The best waterside camping near Bardstown

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bardstown

1. Green River Lake

264 sites · Campbellsville, Kentucky

We counted for you, and Green River Lake has a whopping 18 different activities you can partake in on these superb grounds. Seriously, the question here is more what can you NOT do? Play a friendly game of putt-putt golf against your friends, swim and fish around the lake, or hang out on the beautiful piers. Whether jet skiing, boating, or kayaking is more your thing, you'll be able to float those waters in whichever way strikes your fancy. Grill up the fresh food you've bought at the nearby store or put dinner on pause to check out some of the historic sites nearby. With spelunking and hunting opportunities not far away, we don't think your heart could wish for anything more on such a badass vacation.

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2. Nolin River Lake

347 sites · Brownsville, Kentucky

If you're a boater or fisher, Nolin Lake Park is definitely the place for you. Use your trustiest bait and cast a line for crappie, catfish, or walleye, which are abundant in the azure lake waters. Boaters will be happy to use a conveniently placed launch, and a sandy beach awaits swimmers and people gettin' on their tan on alike. Nine miles of biking trails are the perfect way to explore the shaded paths, and a shorter hiking trail offers the sight of a cascading waterfall. Keep an eye out for a variety of birds from great blue herons to wild turkeys. If you're lucky, you may even catch sight of the elusive and beautiful bald eagle. We can salute to that.

Electrical hookup

95% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Bardstown

1. Green River Lake

264 sites · Campbellsville, Kentucky

We counted for you, and Green River Lake has a whopping 18 different activities you can partake in on these superb grounds. Seriously, the question here is more what can you NOT do? Play a friendly game of putt-putt golf against your friends, swim and fish around the lake, or hang out on the beautiful piers. Whether jet skiing, boating, or kayaking is more your thing, you'll be able to float those waters in whichever way strikes your fancy. Grill up the fresh food you've bought at the nearby store or put dinner on pause to check out some of the historic sites nearby. With spelunking and hunting opportunities not far away, we don't think your heart could wish for anything more on such a badass vacation.

Electrical hookup

2. Nolin River Lake

347 sites · Brownsville, Kentucky

If you're a boater or fisher, Nolin Lake Park is definitely the place for you. Use your trustiest bait and cast a line for crappie, catfish, or walleye, which are abundant in the azure lake waters. Boaters will be happy to use a conveniently placed launch, and a sandy beach awaits swimmers and people gettin' on their tan on alike. Nine miles of biking trails are the perfect way to explore the shaded paths, and a shorter hiking trail offers the sight of a cascading waterfall. Keep an eye out for a variety of birds from great blue herons to wild turkeys. If you're lucky, you may even catch sight of the elusive and beautiful bald eagle. We can salute to that.

Electrical hookup

Public campgrounds near Bardstown

Smith Ridge Campground

Smith Ridge Campground

37mi from Bardstown · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Green River Lake

Dogs love it here!

Pikes Ridge Campground

38mi from Bardstown · 59 sites · Tents, RVs · in Green River Lake

Holmes Bend Campground

Holmes Bend Campground

43mi from Bardstown · 125 sites · Tents, RVs · in Green River Lake

Wax Campground

Wax Campground

49mi from Bardstown · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nolin River Lake

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Green River Lake

Green River Lake

Campbellsville, Kentucky

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Nolin River Lake

Brownsville, Kentucky

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