The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Louisville, Kentucky

Camping near Louisville, Kentucky has never been more comfortable! With 393 available options for glamping near the river, Hipcamp has got you covered. Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), Away at Green Hill (101 reviews), and Kinner Kampground (86 reviews) are some of our top campsites. Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, showers, and cooking equipment. Popular activities include whitewater paddling, horseback riding, and snow sports. Prices range from $20 to $30 per night on average.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Our new Tree Web. Hang out 15 feet up in the trees

Camping near Louisville, Kentucky has never been more comfortable! With 393 available options for glamping near the river, Hipcamp has got you covered. Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), Away at Green Hill (101 reviews), and Kinner Kampground (86 reviews) are some of our top campsites. Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, showers, and cooking equipment. Popular activities include whitewater paddling, horseback riding, and snow sports. Prices range from $20 to $30 per night on average.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Happy Hollow Homestead

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35mi from Louisville · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Marengo, IN

- 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

2. Lost On Purpose

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36mi from Louisville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · KY

Secluded 2br 1 bath private and quiet, not a neighbor in sight! We have hiking, biking and horse trails galore. Fishing in the pond is permitted with a barbless hook and catch n release! Rock hounders welcome to explore the creek beds, and bring your disc golf or archery bows- we have that too! You will never want to leave!

3. Nightfall Farm

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41mi from Louisville · 2 sites · Lodging · Crothersville, IN

We're bringing my family farm back to life. My parents farmed here until the 1980's, but couldn't make a profit with corn and soybeans. My husband, Nate, and I moved home in 2014, and started turning the fields into pastures. Today, we run Nightfall Farm, raise animals with respect, and sell pasture-raised meat locally. Come wander the 125 acres of woods, wetlands, and farm. Check out the animals in our pastures, and walk along the Muscatatuck River. Enjoy a quiet fire. Hear the roar of frogs calling in Spring. Chase fireflies. Behold a family farm coming back to life.

4. Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

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50mi from Louisville · 4 sites · Lodging · Bedford, IN

Our cabins sits on 100 acres. Our cabins have AC/Heat. A dry sink are in each cabin are provided. Roast hotdogs over your private fire pit as a fire pit is just outside the cabin along with private picnic table. We have a shower bathroom house. You provide your own towel, and soap products. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash and under your control at all times. Privy's are found just outside the cabin. We have miles of hiking trails and several spring fed creeks so take your hiking boots off and wade in the clean cool water. Stars are in abundance at Guthrie Meadows so star gazing is a must!

5. Blissful Bluegrass Oasis

33mi from Louisville · 1 site · Lodging · Boston, KY

This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Come enjoy a glamping experience on Johnson Lake, a private 18 acre lake, with great fishing and water activities including kayaks and a Jon boat! The cabin has A/C with 2 bedrooms, queen bed and bunk beds. PSA: There is no running water in the in the cabin meaning there is no bathroom. A port-a-potty is on site. This is a NO SWIMMING LAKE. NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON. Outdoor shower house and restroom coming soon (2025)!

Public campgrounds near Louisville

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O'Bannon Woods Campground

28mi from Louisville · 291 sites · Tents, RVs · in O'Bannon Woods State Park

Stories from the community

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Charles

1 week ago

Weekend Trip to Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

Great experience. Beautiful place. Hope to stay there again…soon. Charlie

Jessica

1 week ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

This is our second time here and my goodness, it’s perfect. My daughter loves hiking on the property and petting the horses. It has everything you NEED and the warm shelter after a rainy hike at McCormicks Creek State Park is always what we need. Can’t wait to come back again. Our little dude with Cerebral Palsy could absolutely love this property too.

Liv

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

We stayed in one of the tiny glamping cabins and absolutely loved it. It is a simple little wooden box with a full-size bed you crawl into, and it ended up being the perfect cozy nest for the night. There was enough room to sit up, stash our gear, and our dog fit comfortably with us. It was a cold night, but our sleeping bags plus the structure kept us warm, and the sound of rain on the tin roof was unreal. Check-in was easy and the cabin was simple to find. It was clean in that ideal glamping way: not spotless, just naturally rustic and comfortable. The location is incredibly quiet and peaceful. We heard the occasional bit of road noise from a distant back country road, but nothing distracting. The sites are spaced far apart, so everything feels private. The host was wonderful. They gave us plenty of space but were also happy to chat with my husband about permaculture and building ponds. My favorite part of the stay was climbing into the web at night to look at the stars. It felt magical. The outhouse was also surprisingly nice, which was a great little bonus. Would absolutely come back. This place just has something special! ✨

The Cozy Camping Cottage has it's own yard

ED

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

I was for years trying to sleep in a cottage like that and it finally happened. It was a pretty unique cottage, but the experience was good. Very happy with the place all around. Would recommend to others who like something different!. Great host, helpful and respectful.

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Riley

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

We had an amazing experience staying at the cozy camping cottage at Happy Hollow Homestead! My favorite part was the tree web - there's something magical and therapeutic about being midair and surrounded by trees. We also enjoyed everything else at the homestead, from the friendly animals, the outdoor shower, to the natural surroundings. Kerry has been a fantastic host and responsive throughout booking and our stay. 10/10 would recommend!

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Nikhil Kumar

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

I loved the cabin so much that we plan to come here next season as well

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Samantha

October 2025

1 night at Happy Hollow Homestead

The cozy cottage was perfect for a chilly evening. Kerry was a fantastic host and has some epic land. We will definitely be back to explore and see what else he has built on the land. If the maple syrup is available you should definitely indulge! Big plus that all the dogs on the property were so sweet.

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Kevin

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

Stayed at the cabin with our 1 year old. Kerry was so nice to us, and we shared great conversations with him. He has an ever present smile and is so welcoming. The cabin was perfect for us and the property had everything we needed. His neighbor even let our little guy play with the pigs and chickens. The cabin was furnished and the water is delicious spring water right under the cabin. We visited Louisville for a day trip and Marengo cave on our way out back to STL. This property is a beautiful representation of the forested hills of southern Indiana and the mindset of a working homestead. Kerry is a do-it-yourself-er, and it’s awe inspiring to see what he and his neighbor have done to this piece of land. Thanks for having us, Kerry! Well come back once baby #2 is with us!

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Raeann

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

Very kind and beautiful property. So relaxing! Would be happy to come back!

Jamie

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

Kerry was very kind and has the most beautiful land! Friendly pups joined us for breakfast and even found us along the trails, guiding us along them. The sky net at night is so relaxing and I hope to see it expanded! We had a wonderful trip and cannot wait to come back with our littles next year! Thank you Kerry!

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Gina

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

We enjoyed staying with at Guthrie Meadows. Nice cabin. Bed... not so much.

Felt like I was hanging out in a spider web.

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Crystal

September 2025

1 night at Happy Hollow Homestead

Amazing property, we stayed overnight as a quick stop. The host was very welcoming, the directions were easy to follow. The outhouse had a sink with running and automatic lighting. Loved the hot shower in the morning. We wish we had more time to stay! We were even able to use the host's wifi, which was very nice as service can be spotty.

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Pradeep Kumar

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

Highly recommend. The clamping provides luxury and all amenities you need

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Rachel

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

Once again, we had a fantastic stay on Kerry's beautiful property! Tried out the cabin this time and it was wonderful to immediately start relaxing when we arrived! The cabin was so cozy and inviting.

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Megan

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

Beautiful spot, kind and friendly host, clean and comfy camping with my 12 year old son.

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Madison

August 2025

1 night at Happy Hollow Homestead

This was my second visit to Happy Hollow Homestead. Last year we stayed in the tree house, this year the cozy cottage. Kerry is a fantastic host, will be returning!

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Hannah

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

It was so nice to stay on a farm near some hiking trails. We felt very comfortable in the tiny cabin with air conditioning and all the fixings for camping that we needed. It was a beautiful drive to the cabin as well!

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Tonya

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

It was a lovely cabin. Very peaceful and responsive hosts. Would definitely stay here again.

Alanah

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

My boyfriend and I had the best weekend, camping on Kerry’s land! He is very hospitable! Knowing my birthday was approaching, he gave me some fresh maple syrup, as a gift, to take home! 🥰 Very private location. We ABSOLUTELY plan on returning! Already made plans. 😉 Kerry and his land come very highly recommended! If you’re looking for the perfect getaway. From people, from all the demands of everyday life, Happy Hollow Homestead is the place to go! ❤️

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Adam

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead

Very friendly. We were led directly to our campsite with a bundle of wood waiting for us