The best waterside campgrounds near Carlisle, Kentucky

Set up camp by the water’s edge in Carlisle, where over 1,100 waterside spots put you within earshot of rivers and creeks. Average stays run $49 a night, but you’ll find pitches from just $12. Pets come along for the ride, hot showers are common, and campfires are usually a go. You can swim, hike, or scramble up rocky outcrops—take your pick. For crowd favorites, check out Serenity Camp (259 reviews), Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone (155 reviews), and Farm and Forest (128 reviews). You’ll find waterside campsites that make it easy to take a plunge or just watch the current roll by.

96% (2.1K) • 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlisle

D.J.’S Camp LLC

1. D.J.’S Camp LLC

94%

(33)

40mi from Carlisle

This two-site campground is located in Wellington, KY (Menifee County). Water, sewer, and 50/30 amp. electric are supplied at each site for your self-contained rig to camp. Wifi is included in your site fee. Firewood is supplied free of charge to use in our firepit. Long Bow Marina is just 3 miles away so bring your boat. Cave Run Lake Dam, Natural Bridge State Park, Broke Leg Falls, and Red River Gorge are just minutes away from our campground. If you are attending an event at Sunset Ridge Farm/Wedding Lodge, it's only 4 miles away.

Daniel Boone National Forest

2. Daniel Boone National Forest

97%

(33)

National forest 99mi from Carlisle · 592 sites

Waterfalls, arches, lakes, hiking—This massive national forest has all the recreation you could want

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Electrical hookup

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Kincaid Lake State Park

3. Kincaid Lake State Park

State park 31mi from Carlisle · 159 sites

Discover Kincaid Lake State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.

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Electrical hookup

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Natural Bridge State Resort Park

4. Natural Bridge State Resort Park

100%

(12)

State park 42mi from Carlisle · 75 sites

Discover Natural Bridge State Resort Park's stunning landscapes and adventures.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Set up camp by the water’s edge in Carlisle, where over 1,100 waterside spots put you within earshot of rivers and creeks. Average stays run $49 a night, but you’ll find pitches from just $12. Pets come along for the ride, hot showers are common, and campfires are usually a go. You can swim, hike, or scramble up rocky outcrops—take your pick. For crowd favorites, check out Serenity Camp (259 reviews), Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone (155 reviews), and Farm and Forest (128 reviews). You’ll find waterside campsites that make it easy to take a plunge or just watch the current roll by.

96% (2.1K) • 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Carlisle

D.J.’S Camp LLC

1. D.J.’S Camp LLC

94%

(33)

40mi from Carlisle

This two-site campground is located in Wellington, KY (Menifee County). Water, sewer, and 50/30 amp. electric are supplied at each site for your self-contained rig to camp. Wifi is included in your site fee. Firewood is supplied free of charge to use in our firepit. Long Bow Marina is just 3 miles away so bring your boat. Cave Run Lake Dam, Natural Bridge State Park, Broke Leg Falls, and Red River Gorge are just minutes away from our campground. If you are attending an event at Sunset Ridge Farm/Wedding Lodge, it's only 4 miles away.

Daniel Boone National Forest