The best waterside camping near Central City

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If you're looking for a camping adventure near Central City, Kentucky, Hipcamp has you covered with over 550 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, there's something for everyone. With average prices starting at $30 per night and options as low as $7 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Looking for the top campsites with rave reviews? Check out The Slab (by the Barren) (210 reviews), Benjamin's RV Sanctuary (75 reviews), and On the back of the farm (75 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, showers, and toilets, while wind sports, horseback riding, and paddling are among the favorite activities.

99% (136) 8 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Central City

Lake Malone State Park

1. Lake Malone State Park

25 sites · Dunmor, Kentucky
Discover Lake Malone State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.
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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

2. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

44 sites · Dawson Springs, Kentucky
Discover the natural splendor of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.
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Rough River Lake

3. Rough River Lake

60%
(5)
355 sites · Caneyville, Kentucky
Boasting rocky shorelines, verdant outcroppings, and tranquil waters, Rough River Lake is a stunning getaway for you and your closest friends. About 90 miles south of Louisville, it's far enough away from civilization to get a breath of fresh air, but close enough not to be too inconvenient. If you're really rarin' to explore, try hitting up the sandy beaches built for swimming and boat launches that are just waiting for your vessel. Hiking and interpretive trails are the perfect place to keep an eye out for wildlife, and no one will fault you for wanting to take a swing at the 18-hole golf course. With the historic Green Farm nearby, you can check out a large ancestral home and water-powered mill sitting on 3,000 miles of picturesque land. Pretty sweet deal, we've gotta say.
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John James Audubon State Park

4. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky
Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.
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Nolin River Lake

5. Nolin River Lake

100%
(5)
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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Electrical hookup
Toilets

If you're looking for a camping adventure near Central City, Kentucky, Hipcamp has you covered with over 550 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, there's something for everyone. With average prices starting at $30 per night and options as low as $7 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Looking for the top campsites with rave reviews? Check out The Slab (by the Barren) (210 reviews), Benjamin's RV Sanctuary (75 reviews), and On the back of the farm (75 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, showers, and toilets, while wind sports, horseback riding, and paddling are among the favorite activities.

99% (136) 8 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Central City

Lake Malone State Park

1. Lake Malone State Park

25 sites · Dunmor, Kentucky
Discover Lake Malone State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

2. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

44 sites · Dawson Springs, Kentucky
Discover the natural splendor of Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Rough River Lake

3. Rough River Lake

60%
(5)
355 sites · Caneyville, Kentucky
Boasting rocky shorelines, verdant outcroppings, and tranquil waters, Rough River Lake is a stunning getaway for you and your closest friends. About 90 miles south of Louisville, it's far enough away from civilization to get a breath of fresh air, but close enough not to be too inconvenient. If you're really rarin' to explore, try hitting up the sandy beaches built for swimming and boat launches that are just waiting for your vessel. Hiking and interpretive trails are the perfect place to keep an eye out for wildlife, and no one will fault you for wanting to take a swing at the 18-hole golf course. With the historic Green Farm nearby, you can check out a large ancestral home and water-powered mill sitting on 3,000 miles of picturesque land. Pretty sweet deal, we've gotta say.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
John James Audubon State Park

4. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky
Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Nolin River Lake

5. Nolin River Lake

100%
(5)
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field