97% (156)
Top-rated campgrounds
97% (156)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Loretto
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Fiona
October 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is a great spot for a stop! Location is perfect for Mammoth Caves. The grass in the lawn was great for kids running around, Aswell as all the trails cut out around the property to explore. Kevin was responsive and friendly. Would stay here again!
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Leslie
October 2025
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Emily
October 2025
23 ft Class B
Kevin was super helpful with instructions and letting us know about the trails and features on the property. We had our area of land behind the barn to ourselves and enjoyed listening to the birds in the morning. His pups were sweet and hung out while we made breakfast outside. Would love to stay again the next time we are in the area.
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Lia
October 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had a wonderful time. It was quiet and beautifully maintained. We had asked for wood and it was raining when we arrived. Kevin was thoughtful enough to leave the wood under a wheel barrow and message us about it. The communication was great and it was conveniently close to Mammoth Cave.
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Scott
October 2025
Tent
Absolutely peaceful. The woods and the fields reminded me of where I grew up, sadly my youth and that land is gone. Would highly recommend staying here
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Ken
September 2025
Tent
Pretty cool spot. Privacy from the forest around, not a huge hike in.
Had a little trouble finding the particular site once we got to the property. Recommend this adjustment to the Forest Rim Overlook directions: make your way to the treeline behind the house. Go left along the treeline. Right at the Y.
Unexpected pluses:
Running and filtered water close to the site. Cute, well-behaved puppies running around.
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Thomas
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot and great host! The fishing lake produced 3 catfish, just make sure to bring barbless hooks. The kids enjoyed it.
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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.
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Robert
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
The space was simple and great. VERY close to Mammoth Cave Visitor Center, and Kevin has great land to hike back into as well.
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Justin
August 2025
Tent
Absolutely perfect and was exactly what I needed. Host was fast to respond and had a much needed relaxing camp
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Joey
August 2025
Tent
Kevin had several fantastic campsites, lots of trails to explore, and was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He gave us an amazing tour of the sites and trails, had firewood available, and was happy to help us get the most out of our stay. We also got to meet his dogs who were extremely friendly and fun!
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Ian
August 2025
Tent
Super great site with easy acess. Hike down was pretty easy and well marked trail. Also kevin gave us great tips aboit where to go and what to do in our free time.
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Joseph
July 2025
Tent
Great spot near Mammoth Cave National Park and Cave City. The site is well maintained and private. Would love to stay again next time I’m in the area
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Jordan
July 2025
Tent
One of my favorite things about Beardsnest is how much variety there is amongst the different campsites. If you want to enjoy the open sky and swaying grasslands, you have Backcountry Rim, Frisbee Field and Hickory Field. If you want to have a fully immersive and magical experience, there is Spicebush, waiting for you at end of the winding path that leads you down to the forest floor, where you find yourself in a world all your own. Looking for something in the middle? Forest Rim Overlook gives you the experience of being nestled in the woods while still being very easily accessed.
5 stars, every time! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Carly
June 2025
19 ft campervan
We had an amazing time at the frisbee lawn spot in our camper van! Awesome sunsets, beautiful meadow flowers, giant mowed lawn so many options to park depending what views you want with a long cord for power.
Kevin was so knowledgeable about the ecosystem on his property and the surrounding area. You can tell he puts a lot of love into his space
We did the kayak tour, Kevin dropped us off at the Denison ferry kayak landing and picked us up a couple hours later at the Green ferry landing. The water was moving fast so we just floated down the river. It was great!
He was super communicative and we had fun chatting with him
We also bought firewood from
Kevin so that was very conviennent
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Bruce
June 2025
Tent
Nicely situated and well maintained small camp with a fire pit, table and two chairs. Thanks for an enjoyable overnight so close to Mammoth Cave NP.
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Kandace
June 2025
23 ft campervan
We very much enjoyed our stay at Kevin's Frisbee Lawn. It was the perfect location for the 3 days we were exploring the Mammoth Cave area. Kevin gave great recommendations of things for us to do in the area, he and his family are extremely friendly, and are very accommodating hosts. We appreciated the ease of getting to the campsite, the amount of seclusion/privacy the site offered, and the accessibility to amenities like the power hook-up. We enjoyed our peaceful evenings cooking on the campfire and watching the lightning bugs. Most of all we were happy to be contributing to a good cause. We would definitely stay here again.
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Ariana
May 2025
Tent
With pets
This spot is such a treat! Very close to the national park and to town, yet secluded enough to relax and thoroughly enjoy being outside. Kevin is hands down the best host I’ve encountered so far! The field is very well maintained, not buggy or swampy, and is a dog’s paradise. I will definitely be back.
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Lindsay
May 2025
Tent
With pets
We did tent camping at the Spicebush site and it was awesome! Kevin was such a helpful and gracious host and the campsite was beautiful and tucked away in a what felt like a magical forest. The walk down to the site is on a lush trail that takes about 10 minutes. If we are back in the area we will definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends!
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Mitchell
May 2025
Tent
Excellent communication, well thought out space. Simple to access.
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