The best forest campgrounds near Mayfield, Kentucky

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! Whether you're an avid outdoors enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful getaway, we've got you covered. With over 890 options near Mayfield, Kentucky, nestled in the beautiful forest terrain, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Wine Trail Wilderness (291 reviews), Peaceful Hills Retreat Campground (106 reviews), and HeartStone Campground (86 reviews). And with popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you'll have plenty of exciting activities to choose from, including wildlife watching, horseback riding, and boating. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! Whether you're an avid outdoors enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful getaway, we've got you covered. With over 890 options near Mayfield, Kentucky, nestled in the beautiful forest terrain, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Wine Trail Wilderness (291 reviews), Peaceful Hills Retreat Campground (106 reviews), and HeartStone Campground (86 reviews). And with popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you'll have plenty of exciting activities to choose from, including wildlife watching, horseback riding, and boating. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the great outdoors!

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1. The Art Farm

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21mi from Mayfield · 31 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Paducah, KY

The farm is women owned and operated. This 34 acres of rolling farmland, woods and pasture is surrounded by farmland and woodlands on all sides. Enjoy nature. Watch wildlife. Listen to the birds singing. You will often see deer in the evenings. Walk or drive to the main residence to enjoy the pool, hot tub and hot outdoor shower. (5 minute walk or 1 minute drive) We have a few dedicated women's campouts each year, and some art-making workshops, retreats, and quilting weekends, too. Other times we are open and inclusive of all. Native land of Chickasaw, Quapaw and Osage nations. LGBTQ friendly. :)

2. Getaway Camp & Retreat

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48mi from Mayfield · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Bradford, TN

In the heart of rural West Tennessee... Learn more about this land: 40 private acres. Woods, pastures & lake. 2 spaces for RVs (with full hookups) overlook lake, Lots of grassy space for tent campers. Wildlife & bird life. From May thru Sept, there is an above-ground pool and bath house with shower, toilet and washing machine. We have some walking trails. No unregistered guests ever! No lifeguard on duty so no minor children, please. Adults only. Swim and relax in a natural setting --enjoying privacy, seclusion and a tolerant "laid-back" vibe.

3. Camp Full Hookups

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37mi from Mayfield · 1 site · Tent, RV · Buchanan, TN

Back-in only, not enough room to turn around in driveway, experienced in backing into the spot a must. Full Hook-ups on the right side of property is 1/2-acre with full hook-ups. Will accommodate a 28 ft camper. Gravel driveway, you will need 4-wheel drive to back your camper in. Lots of trees with plenty of shade. Pets are welcome, must be on leash and picked up after. Fire ring available. This property is located less than a mile from the boat ramp at Paris Landing State Park. Paris Landing State Park is an 841-acre park located on the western shore of the Tennessee River, which is dammed to form Kentucky Lake (160,000 acres). The park sits on the widest part of the lake making it the perfect location for all water sports such as fishing, boating, and waterskiing. The park also offers a beautiful and challenging par 72, 18-hole golf course, and hiking trails. The park pro shop provides golfing supplies, lessons, rental clubs, and carts. Table and 2 chairs

4. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

214 sites · Gilbertsville, Kentucky

Discover Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's natural splendor.

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5. Kenlake State Resort Park

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87 sites · Dexter, Kentucky

Discover Kenlake State Resort Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.

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6. 4Cs Campsite 1

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36mi from Mayfield · 2 sites · RVs · Gleason, TN

Beautiful Country setting with wildlife, farming land and woods. Very quiet and peaceful, away from main highways. Close to UTM, Bethel College, Paris Landing at the Tennessee River, Reelfoot Lake, and Carroll County 1000 Acre Lake.

7. 3 Jewels Peace Garden

39mi from Mayfield · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cadiz, KY

Meditation practice onsite, including Buddhist daily practice and ce-5 on new moon Saturday. Guest cabin with 2 beds, linens, water jug, device charging, electric; Buddhist shrine with 4 soft Japanese tatami floor beds, electric, device charging, water jug; limited level tent camping with large group fire ring, 1 small rv (<24ft) allowed with no electric. Camp toilet on site. Composter available for vegetarian food waste. 7 gallon water jugs available for handwashing and pan washing, just use biodegradable soap. Although there are no showers available to campers/guests, on request I will take folks for a pool, sauna and steam spa day at Lake Barkley resort where I am a member, $10 cover per guest. Plenty of hiking is available at LBL, just 8 miles away. I can provide intel on good fishing and backcountry spots. There is fantastic antiquing and thrifting in Cadiz and Murray, and I can introduce you to the Amish market for the most affordable groceries you've ever bought in your life. Sometimes I cook for people especially if it's a group. It'll usually be vegan chili con carne and skillet cornbread, Korean chajangmen, or some tasty variety of Asian seasoned vegetable soup with homemade bread. I am 90% ovo-lacto vegetarian except in cases of hunting guests offering their own catfish, bass, venison, boar or turkey, in which case I fire up the bbq and get busy, because hunters are essential for environmental preservation. The fire ring is available for traditional cast iron cooking. Dogs under 50 lbs are welcome if they're trained, you clean up after them, keep them leashed around guests and kenneled at night. I have 2 small dogs and I can kennel them on request.

8. Little Texas Farm and Lodge

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42mi from Mayfield · 1 site · Lodging · Grantsburg, IL

Located in the Southern Illinois Ozarks, this lodge and 600 acres are part of the Cache River Drainage area, an area recognized internationally as being ecologically unique. The Barn is located atop a limestone bluff; the property includes upland flora, wetland wildlife, row-crop fields, and has access on 2 sides to the Shawnee National Forest. Conveniently located to participate in the natural opportunities of S. Illinois.Learn more about this land:Bring the hot dogs and the beans, but leave the sleeping bag and tent behind. At Little Texas, you will spend your down-time in a 1600 foot, 3 BR, 3 bath lodge located 2/3 mile off the closest gravel road. Little Texas is a place for those who love the isolation of camping but also the amenities of a lodge/home. Full kitchen. Sleeps 8. Step outside for a view of the yard, the working windmill, the fields, trees, and the pond. Test your skill at sorting constellations from the spectacular array of stars. Located in Southernmost Illinois, the property sits on a limestone outcrop of the Ozarks which extend from Arkansas and Missouri across S. Illinois into westernmost Kentucky. Bordered on 2 sides by the 260,000 acre Shawnee National Forest, nature is literally just outside the door. When the hiker sits still, nature comes alive: deer, turkey, raccoons, skunks, beavers, and lots of birds.

9. Studlee's RV Park

25mi from Mayfield · 10 sites · RVs · Benton, KY

Clean and quiet RV park with 24/7 security monitoring and full-service hookups (including WiFi) on spacious, level pads. Located minutes from Kentucky Lake and Dam, Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes and many other parks, boat ramps and marinas, as well as many dining establishments. If you enjoy fishing, hiking or hunting, then this is the park for you and your family.

10. Ferne Clyffe State Park

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84 sites · Goreville, Illinois

There's secret treasure to be found here in the Land of Lincoln.

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11. Fort Massac State Park

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52 sites · Metropolis, Illinois

Discover the origins of American life in Illinois' first state park.

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12. Barkley Lake

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191 sites · Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Make a splash at Lake Barkley, where everything from commercial marinas to bald eagle spottings will suit your every outdoor whim. A whopping 170,000 acres of recreation means you may have to extend your stay if you want to fit everything in on your to-do list. Kayak around the sparkling waters, fish the 57,000-acre lake for your next meal, or even hunt for some game. Nearby antique shops are the perfect spot to nab your next vintage typewriter, and a Civil War monument just adds to the historic significance. Whether you're interested in living off the land or grabbing a bite to eat at a renowned restaurant, Lake Barkley is your one-stop park for everything awesome.

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13. Paris Landing State Park

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73 sites · Big Sandy, Tennessee

Discover the allure of Paris Landing State Park's natural beauty.

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14. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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403 sites · Tennessee

Discover Land Between the Lakes: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

15. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

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79 sites · Cadiz, Kentucky

Discover Lake Barkley State Resort Park's natural splendor and activities.

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16. Dixon Springs State Park

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23 sites · Simpson, Illinois

Rock your wilderness exploration at this geology-rich state park.

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17. Shawnee National Forest

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172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois

Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.

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Camper favorites near Mayfield

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

4Cs Campsite 1

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36mi from Mayfield · 2 sites · RVs · Gleason, TN

Beautiful Country setting with wildlife, farming land and woods. Very quiet and peaceful, away from main highways. Close to UTM, Bethel College, Paris Landing at the Tennessee River, Reelfoot Lake, and Carroll County 1000 Acre Lake.

3 Jewels Peace Garden

39mi from Mayfield · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cadiz, KY

Meditation practice onsite, including Buddhist daily practice and ce-5 on new moon Saturday. Guest cabin with 2 beds, linens, water jug, device charging, electric; Buddhist shrine with 4 soft Japanese tatami floor beds, electric, device charging, water jug; limited level tent camping with large group fire ring, 1 small rv (<24ft) allowed with no electric. Camp toilet on site. Composter available for vegetarian food waste. 7 gallon water jugs available for handwashing and pan washing, just use biodegradable soap. Although there are no showers available to campers/guests, on request I will take folks for a pool, sauna and steam spa day at Lake Barkley resort where I am a member, $10 cover per guest. Plenty of hiking is available at LBL, just 8 miles away. I can provide intel on good fishing and backcountry spots. There is fantastic antiquing and thrifting in Cadiz and Murray, and I can introduce you to the Amish market for the most affordable groceries you've ever bought in your life. Sometimes I cook for people especially if it's a group. It'll usually be vegan chili con carne and skillet cornbread, Korean chajangmen, or some tasty variety of Asian seasoned vegetable soup with homemade bread. I am 90% ovo-lacto vegetarian except in cases of hunting guests offering their own catfish, bass, venison, boar or turkey, in which case I fire up the bbq and get busy, because hunters are essential for environmental preservation. The fire ring is available for traditional cast iron cooking. Dogs under 50 lbs are welcome if they're trained, you clean up after them, keep them leashed around guests and kenneled at night. I have 2 small dogs and I can kennel them on request.

Little Texas Farm and Lodge

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42mi from Mayfield · 1 site · Lodging · Grantsburg, IL

Located in the Southern Illinois Ozarks, this lodge and 600 acres are part of the Cache River Drainage area, an area recognized internationally as being ecologically unique. The Barn is located atop a limestone bluff; the property includes upland flora, wetland wildlife, row-crop fields, and has access on 2 sides to the Shawnee National Forest. Conveniently located to participate in the natural opportunities of S. Illinois.Learn more about this land:Bring the hot dogs and the beans, but leave the sleeping bag and tent behind. At Little Texas, you will spend your down-time in a 1600 foot, 3 BR, 3 bath lodge located 2/3 mile off the closest gravel road. Little Texas is a place for those who love the isolation of camping but also the amenities of a lodge/home. Full kitchen. Sleeps 8. Step outside for a view of the yard, the working windmill, the fields, trees, and the pond. Test your skill at sorting constellations from the spectacular array of stars. Located in Southernmost Illinois, the property sits on a limestone outcrop of the Ozarks which extend from Arkansas and Missouri across S. Illinois into westernmost Kentucky. Bordered on 2 sides by the 260,000 acre Shawnee National Forest, nature is literally just outside the door. When the hiker sits still, nature comes alive: deer, turkey, raccoons, skunks, beavers, and lots of birds.

Studlee's RV Park

25mi from Mayfield · 10 sites · RVs · Benton, KY

Clean and quiet RV park with 24/7 security monitoring and full-service hookups (including WiFi) on spacious, level pads. Located minutes from Kentucky Lake and Dam, Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes and many other parks, boat ramps and marinas, as well as many dining establishments. If you enjoy fishing, hiking or hunting, then this is the park for you and your family.

Public campgrounds near Mayfield

Kentucky Dam Village Campground

28mi from Mayfield · 214 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

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Kenlake Campground

28mi from Mayfield · 87 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kenlake State Resort Park

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Ferne Clyffe Campground

29mi from Mayfield · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ferne Clyffe State Park

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Fort Massac Campground

29mi from Mayfield · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fort Massac State Park

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Canal Campground

30mi from Mayfield · 114 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barkley Lake

Eureka Campground

32mi from Mayfield · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barkley Lake

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Paris Landing Campground

37mi from Mayfield · 73 sites · Tents, RVs · in Paris Landing State Park

Piney Campground at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Piney Campground

38mi from Mayfield · 384 sites · Tents, RVs · in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Hurricane Creek Campground

39mi from Mayfield · 51 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barkley Lake

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Lake Barkley Campground

41mi from Mayfield · 79 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Barkley State Resort Park

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Gatlin Point Campground

43mi from Mayfield · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Dixon Springs Campground

44mi from Mayfield · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dixon Springs State Park

Stories from the community

Glamping Tent Platform (seen here without tent) tucked into the edge of the Meditation Woods. Privacy. Serenity. Peace.

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Samantha

October 2025

10 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Art Farm

This was a perfect primitive camp for us! The area had plenty of privacy with a beautiful scenery. Early mornings, next to the woods gave a good spot to drink some coffee and watch the wildlife. Easily accessible, and not far from town if you needed to make a quick trip. Communication with Laura was friendly, quick and easy. Definitely saving this spot for our next trip in the area:)

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Courtney

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Little Texas Farm and Lodge

This was our second time coming here! Great place to stay!

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Samantha

September 2025

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to 4Cs Campsite 1

Great location. Closest site to UT Martin and easy to get to. Owner was friendly, but not intrusive. Will definitely book again.

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Connor

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Getaway Camp & Retreat

Had a great time and beautiful weather. Caught several large catfish, bluegill and bass! Hosts were kind and happy to help in any way possible, would love to come back!

Paul

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Getaway Camp & Retreat

Lane and Dan's property is a beautiful place for a respite from your routine. Lane and Dan are great hosts and will make you feel at home. They have provided a sparkling clean pool and unique bathhouse (that even has a washing machine) and full hookups at the two shaded gravel RV sites. Away from cable TV and WiFi, nature takes the stage at The Getaway. From your campsite you can watch the fish jumping in the pond, deer strolling across the grounds and thousands of butterflies fluttering about. At night, the dark is broken only by the moon and billions of stars above. The only downside was that the brutal heatwave during our stay limited our outdoor activity. We will visit again.

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Mike

June 2025

24 ft toy hauler

3 nights at Getaway Camp & Retreat

Wife and I needed a few days of complete downtime and we found that here at Lane and Dan’s little slice of heaven. The hosts were amazing from the start of the reservation till the minute we headed back to reality. The bathroom/showerhouse is an amazing addition to this beautiful property. The views are spectacular, the lake has some great fish, the pool was refreshing and we’ve already booked our next trip to Lane and Dan’s property. If you don’t book here you will never know what you are missing out on.

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Pat

May 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Getaway Camp & Retreat

Lane and Dan's Hip Camp is in a lovely location. Very quiet and picturesque. Highly recommend.

Fred and Christina

March 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Camp Full Hookups

We loved our stay at Jennys land. Hooking up the camper was easy and there was an extra water hose just in case yours isnt long enough. It was quiet and peaceful with lots of things to explore in the area Tick season is in full swing so dont forget your repellent.

Bri

November 2024

Tent

2 nights at Getaway Camp & Retreat

I did not get to stay here due to being sick, but the hosts were very responsive and accommodating to my flex in plans. I wish I could’ve stayed to meet them. I will definitely keep them in mind next time I’m in town.