Camping near Fort Knox

Looking for the best camping near Fort Knox? The area features dozens of top-rated campgrounds and places to park your RV for the night, many within a short distance of Kentucky hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Whether you want a pet-friendly campsite or a family cabin rental with wifi, check out campsite photos, tips, and reviews from other outdoor enthusiasts to plan your next camping trip near Fort Knox.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Fort Knox

Festival Ready: Camp Escape

1. Festival Ready: Camp Escape

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13mi from Fort Knox · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
🌲 Secluded Camping & Tiny Home Retreat Near Jefferson Memorial Forest 🌲 Two ways to stay, one unforgettable escape. Choose from four private primitive campsites on 5 gated acres bordering Jefferson Memorial Forest, or our cozy Glam Camp tiny home on 15 private acres just outside Louisville. 🏕️ The campsites Cypress, Sycamore, Black Walnut, and Willow: four secluded creekside sites, each spaced out so you feel like you have the woods to yourself. Tents, car camping, and RVs welcome. Generators allowed. 🔥 Primitive camping True off-grid camping: no water, electricity, or showers. Bring your gear and your sense of adventure. We provide a fire pit, a clean porta potty, and a self-service firewood shed on site. 🏡 The Glam Camp tiny home Escape to your cozy tiny home retreat nestled on 15 private acres. This 200 sq ft camper-to-tiny home conversion blends rustic charm with modern convenience. Inside: mini split heating and cooling ❄️, fully equipped kitchen, cozy colorful touches, high-speed Wi-Fi 📶, and upgraded windows. Outside: patio with cozy seating, outdoor gas fire, and a cute bar table. Pet friendly 🐾. Stargaze ✨, play outdoor games, or just breathe in the fresh air. 🌾 The setting A working rural community. You will hear wildlife 🦌, passing trains 🚂, tractors, and occasional distant sounds from Knob Creek Range. It is an authentic slice of Kentucky country life, and our guests tell us it is part of the charm. 📍 Location Secluded but never stranded: 5 min to Kroger, Walmart, and restaurants 🛒. 5 min to Planet Fitness for a hot shower 🚿. 2 min to gas ⛽. 30 min to downtown Louisville, 15 min to Fort Knox. Tom Wallace Park nearby for hiking and fishing, with forest trails 1 mile from our entrance. 🔒 Gated entrance for privacy and peace of mind. Campsites: check in after 4 PM, out by 11 AM. Come unplug. The trees are waiting 🌲✨
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Willow Pond

2. Willow Pond

99%
(34)
15mi from Fort Knox · 2 sites
Enjoy spectacular sunsets as you relax around the well stocked pond located in Hardin County KENTUCKY. ENJOY: Certified organic hay fields 1 acre stocked fish pond Quiet Evenings around fire pit Hikes around the farm Beautiful star gazing Farm harvests Sandhill Crane migration Within 1 hour: Mammoth Cave, Bernheim Forest, Bourbon Trail
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Buck Creek Sanctuary

3. Buck Creek Sanctuary

95%
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16mi from Fort Knox · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Buck Creek Sanctuary, a 58-acre botanical, wildlife and human sanctuary located near Elizabeth, Indiana. A place where people can connect with nature, each other, and themselves. “There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places” -Wendell Berry Buck Creek Sanctuary is a place to return to the sacred. Buck Creek Sanctuary is designed to help bring the scared back into our everyday lives Ken’s guiding truth is that we are part of nature and must find our part to play within it by honoring all things as being sacred. He dedicates his life to personal growth, consciousness raising, health, and healing of the planet. He wants to share Buck Creek Sanctuary with others to allow them to connect with nature and the sacredness of all things.
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O'Bannon Woods State Park

4. O'Bannon Woods State Park

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State park 27mi from Fort Knox · 291 sites
Discover O'Bannon Woods State Park and its lush landscapes, historic sites, and outdoor adventures.
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My Old Kentucky Home

5. My Old Kentucky Home

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(2)
State park 29mi from Fort Knox · 39 sites
Discover the historic charm of My Old Kentucky Home.
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Lost On Purpose

6. Lost On Purpose

96%
(50)
20mi from Fort Knox · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
120 acres of secluded paradise!!! Rock hounders welcome to explore the creek beds, no foraging for plants/mushrooms though; and bring your disc golf or archery bows. You will never want to leave! Primitive sites: Hide Away Camp 30 amp hook up 50 amp hookup 1 Br studio cottage 2 bath shower house. Fire pits at each camp.
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Derby City Oasis

7. Derby City Oasis

95%
(29)
24mi from Fort Knox · 18 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our private, tree-lined 16-site Hipcamp property in a quiet, high-privacy setting for an urban area. All 16 campsites are flat/level and welcome every style of camping—tents, cars, trucks, small trailers, and more. Large RVs are best suited for Sites 1–6 and 13–16. **Shared facilities available May 1st – November 1st:** - One porta-potty - One or two hasty outdoor showers Water fill and trash service at the house - Wi-Fi available only at Sites 1–6 The property features a mix of shaded wooded spots, open field camping, and sunny dog-park-adjacent sites. Be considerate of fellow campers, especially in the off-leash dog park area. Nearly three fully fenced acres of manicured turf with plenty of shade from mature trees. Enjoy a private, secure entrance with a combo lock for sites 13-16. A 15/30A electric hookup is available near the main house, along with access to a water hose. The property includes multiple dog-agility features and obstacles for your pups to enjoy and a couple of shady seating areas for the humans too. A shared patio area with a fan, seating, and a fire ring is also available. (fire rings at most campsites also) Churchill Downs is only a 10-minute walk away. Multiple restaurants, a grocery store, a laundromat, and a hardware store are all less than a 5-minute walk. Drone video of property https://youtu.be/oo6OIdccrZY?si=VptnAiSTWWpMgbTF Other platforms George's Private Dog Park In Louisville https://www.sniffspot.com/to/ub0k6 *Please note*: This is a secure urban Hipcamp extremely close to Churchill Downs, University of Louisville, and the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. The majority of the property is fenced with six-foot commercial chain-link topped with barbed wire along the tree line. Access is through an electric gate secured at night, and the property owner (a law enforcement officer) lives on-site. Once you pull onto the property, it feels extremely private — most guests say their opinion changes completely. Check the drone video for a full view. If you arrive and still feel uncomfortable after speaking with the owner, you’ll get a full refund, no questions asked.
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MoonLight Grove Farm

8. MoonLight Grove Farm

100%
(130)
29mi from Fort Knox · 2 sites
Simple living with a few critters and a "whole lotta" walnuts. All natural products made from nature's bounty.  Learn more about this land:Come rest your mind and soul on MoonLight Grove Farm. Camp alongside the Ohio River, watch the barges go by and the Eagles swoop and play. Peaceful, Quiet, Restorative retreat.
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Tar Springs 2

9. Tar Springs 2

99%
(61)
37mi from Fort Knox · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Historic property was once a health resort in the 1840's. 3 Lodging rooms are available. Men’s and women's restrooms and showers, lockers, kitchenette, optional breakfast, on a private 18 acre lake, fishing and boats available, dock, natural springs and rock formations enclose the valley. Swimming, hiking, camping sites and primitive camping available. NO ROCK CLIMBING. Original property was considered for a training camp facility for Mohammed Ali. For your safety and ours, no arrivals after dark.
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Rough River Lake

10. Rough River Lake

60%
(5)
Park 38mi from Fort Knox · 355 sites
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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Nolin River Lake

11. Nolin River Lake

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Park 43mi from Fort Knox · 347 sites
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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Taylorsville Lake State Park

12. Taylorsville Lake State Park

83%
(3)
State park 40mi from Fort Knox · 70 sites
Discover Taylorsville Lake State Park's natural splendor.
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Hoosier National Forest

13. Hoosier National Forest

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(16)
National forest 49mi from Fort Knox · 252 sites
See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.
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Little Blue Horse Camp

14. Little Blue Horse Camp

100%
(57)
37mi from Fort Knox · 1 site
Enjoy some serenity in our little piece of heaven on the Little Blue River. A unique retreat, with access to the river, areas to explore, rock features, water falls and a ton of nature. We ask that you respect all the surrounding wildlife and plant life-- we are also a preservation space. Learn more about this land: Enjoy sleeping and waking to the serene sounds of the lazy Little Blue River and enjoy comforts of a cozy campground, nestled on private land in the Hoosier National Forest.
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Old Camp At Bear Hollow

15. Old Camp At Bear Hollow

100%
(13)
38mi from Fort Knox · 1 site
This electric campsite is near Hoosier National Forest. This area was established as hunting grounds by our family over 30 years ago and still is to this day. Create your own family tradition in this campsite that is ready for two campers on a total of 160ft gravel space. There is both 30 and 50 AMP electric, however no water or sewer hookup. You must provide your own water. There is a dump station 5 miles from the campsite at Tipsaw Recreation Area. This area is great for hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV riding....or just relaxing and taking in nature in this beautiful and peaceful area. *30 & 50 AMP Electric *Shade trees *Picnic table *Firepit & Firewood *NO water hookup *NO sewer hookup
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Ambers Acres

16. Ambers Acres

96%
(25)
40mi from Fort Knox · 1 site
Hi Hipcampers! This two camper site offers full water, sewer, and electric hookups. Want to see a working farm? Want to wake up to animals grazing? Come stay at Ambers Acres! The pasture your ssite is nestled in, has goats and possibly cows at all times! That doesn’t mean you won’t see rabbits and squirrels running around also! Keep an eye out for the occasional turkey and deer also! We are just a few miles from the Old Mill Canoe Rental on the Blue River, Buffalo Trace Park, and Cave Country Canoe rentals.
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Little Slice of Heaven <3

17. Little Slice of Heaven <3

99%
(83)
41mi from Fort Knox · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land: I live on 5.5 acres. It's peaceful and quiet and I love it here. I've stayed at other hip camps and simply decided that I would love to share my little slice of heaven with others passing through my area.&nbsp; Notes: there is a wee bit of road noise, I live on a dead end road, there are 10 acres between my 5 acres&nbsp;and the Blue Grass Parkway.&nbsp; I find it peaceful here and can easily ignore it but I'm mentioning it so your not surprised by it&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; The Neighbors dog may come visit while you are here but is very nice and leaves if you tell him to :) You are welcome to hang a hammock in a small section of woods, by a small pond, or even on my covered porch. You are welcome to pitch a tent anywhere you like. You are welcome to park an RV or vehicle in the drive.&nbsp; The drive is about 250ft long, you would need to back in in order to hook up to the 50 amp plug. RV's can use the 50 amp plug (30 amp will need an adapter. I have one you can use if you don't own one of your own) and hose for water. I have an outdoor shower and a camping toilet. I am ... - one hour from Lexington, Louisville, Elizabethtown, and Frankfort.- 1 mile from a mini mart with Gas, Ice, Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, ect.- 6 miles from Dollar General and A pizza Restaurant - 15 ish miles from Wal-mart and other chain stores and restaurants I'm a great travel guide so feel free to tell me what your in town for or things you like to do. I will happily make you up a list of things to do and see and places to eat. Keenland, Churchill Downs, The Bourbon Tour (Jim Beam, Makers Mark, Heaven Hill, and many others) are within an hour of here. Also within an hour are 2 great bike paths, wonderful hiking and kayaking. As well as Great Shopping and Restaurants. Anything your heart desires. Using GPS Directions i would suggest avoiding Tunnel Mill Rd and Murphy Lane if towing a camper or driving an RV.
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Happy Hollow Homestead

18. Happy Hollow Homestead

99%
(969)
41mi from Fort Knox · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
- Voted best Hipcamp in Indiana for 7 years. - Listed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds" We offer a "Camping Cabin", The "Cozy Camping Cottage" or tent camping in Black Walnut Grove, in an open field, in the woods, or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. Sorry, but the tree house isn't available to rent since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future. Also in progress is the "Dome" We are on a solar powered, off the grid 30 acre homestead that has 24 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the "Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our (mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end). We love groups - Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people. We welcome pets for camping, but no pets allow in the Camping Cabin. Also be aware that we have 2 friendly dogs on the land that roam freely. - 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave - 7 miles to the Blue River (canoes, rafting and swimming) - 30 minutes to Patoka Lake - 37 miles west of Louisville - 13 miles north of Interstate 64
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The Farm at Grace Hill

19. The Farm at Grace Hill

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(10)
42mi from Fort Knox · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging
The Farm at Grace Hill is a living, breathing sanctuary — a blend of history, healing, and heart. It’s not just land; it’s a place where people, animals, and nature reconnect. The property holds deep roots, both literally and spiritually. At the soul of the farm is the herd — a group of special-needs and retired horses who have found peace and purpose here. They’re not “working” animals; they’re partners in transformation. The land feels like a retreat from the modern world: rolling Kentucky pastures framed by mature trees, the gentle rhythm of wind, birdsong, and horses grazing. There’s a sacred stillness in the mornings and a golden warmth in the evenings. Every detail — from the renovated 1977 Airstream tucked near the paddocks to the gardens and cozy corners — reflects intention, creativity, and care. It’s a space that invites both freedom and grounding, perfect for reflection, restoration, and inspiration.
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Lake View camping

20. Lake View camping

98%
(120)
42mi from Fort Knox · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
30 years ago this was a pay lake it has been shut down for years. I got it a few years ago for a family getaway. So there is some really nice fish in the lakes. We have a outside kitchen with a gas grill, gas griddle and sink.we also have a sink for your use. There is also a toilet with a flushing toilet.
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