The best campgrounds near Bowling Green, Kentucky with horseback riding

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Bowling Green, Kentucky? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 870 options to choose from, you're sure to find the ideal accommodation for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're into off-roading, wind sports, or biking, we've got you covered. Plus, our top campsites, like The Slab (by the Barren), Benjamin's RV Sanctuary, and On the back of the farm, have received rave reviews from our campers. We offer popular amenities like showers, pet-friendly accommodations, and the freedom to enjoy campfires. And the best part? Our prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of just $35. So why wait? Start planning your camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Bowling Green, Kentucky? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 870 options to choose from, you're sure to find the ideal accommodation for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're into off-roading, wind sports, or biking, we've got you covered. Plus, our top campsites, like The Slab (by the Barren), Benjamin's RV Sanctuary, and On the back of the farm, have received rave reviews from our campers. We offer popular amenities like showers, pet-friendly accommodations, and the freedom to enjoy campfires. And the best part? Our prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of just $35. So why wait? Start planning your camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green

1. Mollys Ridge Glamping and Camping

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31mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Lodging

Experience the beauty of nature and the excitement of a true outdoors escape at Mollys Ridge, an off-the-grid adventure featuring Glamping and Camping rentals located directly over Mammoth Cave in the largest growing Amish community in Kentucky. This amazing outdoor rental experience is the perfect place to be surrounded by lush green woods and incredible wildlife.  At Mollys Ridge not only can you explore 36 acres of outdoor trails and a immersive off grid experience, but glamp it up daydreaming under clear starlit skies against beautiful sunsets. We're constantly working on Molly's Ridge adding more capacityto share this slice of Heaven with more of our Member guests creating custom experiences around adventures tailored just for you and make everlasting memories like nowhere else in Kentucky!  So come enjoy breathtaking views from your luxury outdoor Glamping tent, camping pad or off grid rental at Mollys Ridge surrounded by nature at its most magnificent; offering endless opportunities to create unforgettable moments you will cherish for a lifetime!

2. Fruitful Acres

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36mi from Bowling Green · 1 site · Tent, RV

Enjoy this unique off-grid homestead, with private views of secluded deer habitat. Said to be the one of the best hunting spots in the area. Native paw paw trees are augmented by apple, pear peach and plum. Enjoy free free range eggs during your stay, and go Geode rock collecting and observe several layers of earth exposing fossils billions of years old!

3. Barren River Lake

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353 sites · Fountain Run, Kentucky

Once you've gotten your spelunking at Mammoth Cave National Park out of the way, find your lodgings at Barren Lake State Park, where tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course make for an especially plush place to stay. Lay out your towel and chill at the beach or take advantage of the abundant fishing opportunities. A marina complete with jet ski rentals means you can cruise the water in style. Whether you're interested in hiking the wooded trails, playing a game of shuffleboard, or putting your feet up at your rental cottage, you'll find the only thing this place doesn't offer is a permanent place to reside.

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4. Mammoth Cave National Park

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128 sites · Park City, Kentucky

Find magic below ground—and above—at Mammoth Cave National Park.

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5. Barren River Lake State Resort Park

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100 sites · Scottsville, Kentucky

Discover Barren River Lake State Resort Park's natural splendor.

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6. Nolin River Lake

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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.

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7. Old Hickory Lake

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100 sites · Hendersonville, Tennessee

Discover the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures at Old Hickory Lake.

Public campgrounds near Bowling Green

Tailwater Campground

18mi from Bowling Green · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barren River Lake

One of our 2 dogs enjoying the pet-friendly campgrounds.

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Houchin Ferry Campground

19mi from Bowling Green · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mammoth Cave National Park

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Bailey's Point Campground

20mi from Bowling Green · 203 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barren River Lake

The Narrows Campground

21mi from Bowling Green · 89 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barren River Lake

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Barren River Lake Campground

22mi from Bowling Green · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Beaver Creek Campground

23mi from Bowling Green · 12 sites · in Barren River Lake

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Maple Springs Campground

24mi from Bowling Green · 7 sites · in Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave Campground is really beautiful.

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Mammoth Cave Campground

24mi from Bowling Green · 109 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mammoth Cave National Park

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Moutardier Campground

26mi from Bowling Green · 167 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nolin River Lake

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Dog Creek Campground

30mi from Bowling Green · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nolin River Lake

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Wax Campground

31mi from Bowling Green · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nolin River Lake

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Cages Bend Campground

46mi from Bowling Green · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Old Hickory Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Derrick

September 2025

1 night at Mollys Ridge Glamping and Camping

The stay was really nice! We enjoyed the fire in the evening and went in to the tent as the night went on. After it got cold enough, we used the gas heater and it was more than enough to keep us warm. The potable water is limited, so if you need lots (cooking, cleaning) be sure to bring it in. It was extremely private and lovely, but it looks like there may be a new cabin being built at the top of a very nearby hill which would make the place much less private. We prefer solo private spots, so we might need to check on this for future stays.

Grace

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Mollys Ridge Glamping and Camping

Great private spot, wonderful rock for ring. Everything supplied for eating a meal and making coffee, taking a good hot shower! Thank you for thinking of the small things. We cooked steaks on the fire ring, it was perfect. The tent stayed warm with the propane heater!