Camping near Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky

Known for sprawling horse farms and pastoral scenery, Lexington is a must-visit in Kentucky.

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Farm and Forest

14 sites · RVs, Tents22 acres · Lexington, Fayette
This land has previously been a tobacco farm, a hay farm, and is now home to a few beef cattle. We acquired the property in 2017, and have been making it our own and enjoying it ever since. We have blazed trails through the woods for hiking, created campsites with fire rings, farmed hay, and grown various vegetables for self-consumption. We love the proximity of the farm to town, yet the seclusion we feel when we are out there.
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Cindy E.’s Land

6 sites · Lodging2 acres · Lexington Fayette, Fayette
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Kinner Kampground

6 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Winchester, Clark
We fell in love with the views and roaring of an occasional train on our farm. We wanted to share our slice of heaven with others. With this campground, we can offer camping in our themed campers or primitive camping with your tent. Come stay with us or even host your family reunions/Birthday party/weddings with us. We promise you won't be disappointed and you will come back year after year!
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The Honey Hut

2 sites · Lodging5 acres · Mount Sterling, Montgomery
This is a small honey bee farm . Cabin is between ten acres of windflowers and our 5 acre pond. You may see deer, otters, turkey, or even a bald eagle we saw once. Pets are welcome but you must select the optional per pet / per day fee under extras . This money goes to the cleaning lady .
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Hidden Lake Farm

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents216 acres · Cynthiana, Harrison
Welcome to Hidden Lake Farm! We are a family owned farm. We hope you enjoy our little slice of heaven as much as we do. Pitch your tent back by our hidden 16-acre lake, by one of the hidden ponds or hike in to a spot away from everything. We have 216 acres. You may swim in the lake, take a canoe ride around or simply sit back around the fire and enjoy the view. Please take a look at sites, as each are different and offer different experiences. If you are interested in holding a family reunion, work picnic camp or just want the lake to yourself-please contact us, Lori or Summer, and we will work it out.
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Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone

5 sites · Tents42 acres · Lawrenceburg, Anderson
Our farm is located on the property where the ferry brought individuals across the KY River from Versailles, KY. We are a private farm and live here for the pleasure of the land, the quiet from the city, and the outdoor activities. We want to share this with our guests. Learn more about this land:Come and enjoy bourbon country on the Kentucky River. We are located immediately next door to the Wild Turkey Distillery, and within miles of a few others. Our 44-acre property offers immediate access to the KY River, and is within 5 minutes of an extremely quaint downtown area, should you decide to go to town for a meal. Plenty of restaurants for your choosing! 7 minutes away is a Walmart should you forget anything.  Come and relax in our peaceful surroundings. Horses,, goats, mini donkey, peacocks, chickens and more on site and loving attention.. Bring your frisbees, cornhole, and yard games.Please know....we offer a working farm and animals. The donkey brays, the goats chatter, peacocks will sound alarms sporadically. Just a reminder in case the pros of animals being present don;t outway the cons for anyone.
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Bourbon Trail Campground

10 sites · Tents35 acres · Lawrenceburg, Anderson
Primitive tent camping Portable Toilets Group fire pit Catch and release 1/2 acre stocked pond Perimeter walking creek Indoor Gathering 40×50 metal building Stone fence Epic Kentucky beauty on the Bourbon Trail in Anderson county 7 miles off both I64 and Bluegrass Parkway; directly off US 127.
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The Knotch

8 sites · Tents40 acres · Nicholasville, Jessamine
40 Acres of wild trees, creeks and hills. Raw and currently undeveloped. Patch of grass and trees just 6 minutes from the mall. Search around, play in the creek, build a fire, walk the hills, search the ravine. Let your dogs and or kids run wild. This was a dairy farm a long time ago. Now it's possibly the only wild patch of grass in the area.
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Queenslake - Classic KY Horse Farm

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents140 acres · Georgetown, Scott
A long time ago, in a land far away, there lived a beautiful princess who dreamed of a spacious and beautiful farm. She fancied horses running playfully in the pastures; plenty of goats, geese, chickens, dogs, and cats roaming freely. She saw herself sitting beside a large lake under a willow tree, sipping tea or lemonade every afternoon just before her nap. Then one day, a prince came along and said, "As You Wish." Queenslake is a 140 acre working horse farm with a 40 acre fishing lake with three barns and 30 horse pastures. Trails are located around the lake and through the forest for hiking, jogging, biking, ATV, horses. Great scenery. Awesome sunrises/sunsets.
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Bar on the Mountain

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Beattyville, Lee
Primitive camping at its PEAK! Located in the heart of Natural Bridge State Park and the Red River Gorge, this secluded camping ground offers an experience above the rest - literally! Accommodates tents and RV/campers 24ft and under. Campers will enjoy a fire pit with surrounding bench seating, plentiful room for pitching tents and parking for trailers/campers, and of course The Bar - which provides covered seating with 360 degree views including a front row seat to an Appalachian Mountain sunrise. Minutes from Hollerwood Offroad Park, Gorge-ous climbing and hiking trails, fishing/boating/swimming at Mill Creek Lake, restaurants including Miguel's Pizza, Rockhouse, La Cabana Mexican, and Thatcher's BBQ to name a few! Access Hollerwood Offroad Park from site by ATV - no need to haul!
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Todd's Place

2 sites · RVs, Tents116 acres · Cynthiana , Harrison
I purchased the property after my son (Todd) died in a car accident. It consists of 116 acres. Partly pasture but all explorable. Camping area is approximately 20 acres. Has several ponds, hay fields, rolling land -- a lot to explore. I do have a gambrel barn adjacent to the farm that was built in 1925 that you can see and have your pictures taken. Just a beautiful farm without being bothered. Little to no traffic on rural road. Some like to ride the road just before dusk to look at the deer. The farm has one mile of road frontage.Learn more about this land:Primitive camping and horseback riding welcome. Hay fields with some wooded areas, small ponds and a few trails to walk ,. Deer, turkey, plenty of wildlife viewing. Close to the road parking with campsites secluded. Ideal for a weekend getaway.
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Old Mansion Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents33 acres · Versailles, Woodford
Learn more about this land:We are a 33 acre farm in the middle of Horse Farm country, surrounded by horse farms. We have a home built in 1796 on the property we renovated and an old barn (in need of renovation! Let us know if you can do this). We have a pond and lots of wildlife - birds, deer, rabbits, etc). You can park in the field next to the barn and have a great view of the horses in the fields. We are also at the top of a hill with great sunsets.
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Camping near Lexington-Fayette guide

Drive 1.5 hours east of Louisville to enjoy the farm country along the way to Lexington and its charming surrounds. Lexington offers a perfect base for a camping adventure—while the city’s parks and trails are worth a visit, it’s the wider Bluegrass region that draws campers with famous horse farms and equestrian culture. Between rides, hikes, and outdoor adventures, you can venture out to a plethora of nearby camping hot spots, including the Red River Gorge within the Daniel Boone National Forest and Natural Bridge State Resort Park, which showcases natural sandstone bridges as an ideal spot for camping amid the beauty of Kentucky's wilderness.

Where to Go

Jacobson Park

Just 20 minutes from Lexington, the 216-acre Jacobson Park is a local favorite for outdoor fun including pedal boats, kayaking, lake fishing, and walking trails. A number of Hipcamps and other campgrounds dot the surrounding area nearby. Meanwhile, the famed Kentucky Horse Park also sits close to Lexington, 20 minutes’ drive away on the other side of the city outskirts.

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

A 90-minute drive southeast of Lexington, Natural Bridge State Resort Park is known for its natural sandstone bridge and winding hiking trails. Campers can hike to the arch, take in panoramic views, and go tent camping in the Natural Bridge campgrounds, most of which link up to the Red River Gorge.

Red River Gorge

This is Kentucky’s most famous outdoor destination, notable for hiking, incredible rock climbing, and camping. Head 1.5 hours southeast of Lexington to the Red River Gorge for camping within Daniel Boone National Forest, home to wild trails and epic overlooks created over time by the Wild and Scenic Red River. Horseback riding and rock climbing serve as the primary day-time activities for campers who sit back by the campfire come nightfall.

Cave Run Lake

Two-hundred miles of shoreline? Yes, please. With that much space, Cave Run Lake is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and camping within Daniel Boone National Forest. Visitors can get out on the water, hang on the sandy beaches, go fishing from one of two marinas, explore the surrounding forest, and set up camp for the night.

Mammoth Cave National Park

About 1.5 hours southwest of Lexington, the UNESCO-listed Mammoth Cave National Park makes up the world's longest cave system. Explore the cave, go hiking, and keep an eye out for wildlife at one of Kentucky’s most famous outdoor spots. Although you can’t camp inside the cave, the park’s designated campgrounds provide plenty of options for tent campers and RVers.

When to Go

Lexington is a year-round destination that experiences a full four seasons. The peak summer can see high temperatures and humidity, while spring and fall are best for camping. Fall is especially nice for cool evenings and warm days with colorful foliage. Winter is surprisingly mild on most days as well—snow can accumulate on occasion, but for the most part, temperatures are cool but freezing.

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