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1. Farm and Forest

98%
(245)
15mi from Nicholasville · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Lexington, KY
Due to the sharp entrance from the road to the driveway, we CANNOT accept rigs over 34' long. We cannot accept 5th wheels (due to height) because of some lower hanging tree branches along the driveway. WE DO NOT ACCEPT LONG TERM STAYS! This land has previously been a tobacco farm, a hay farm, and is now home to a few beef cattle. 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 on the farm.
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$30
 / night
Two Mile Glamping

2. Two Mile Glamping

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(283)
21mi from Nicholasville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Winchester, KY
My husband, Jason and I would love to host you on our farm in Winchester Ky! We have 4 themed campers and 1 primitive tent site. Two things we can promise are inexpensive prices and a unique experience! Come visit the home of Kentucky’s soft drink-ALE81! Only 35 miles from Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge, 25 miles to Buc-ee’s, and 12 miles to Fort Boonesborough State Park.
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$12
 / night
A bird's eye view of our holler.

3. HomeGrown HideAways

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(84)
32mi from Nicholasville · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Berea, KY
HomeGrown HideAways is a farm, lodging, and event facility nestled in a hundred-acre holler in the Appalachian foothills near Berea, Ky. Our lodging features treehouses, yurts, a bunkhouse, retro camper, water/electric hook-ups, and campsites. We also host weddings, retreats, and other events so advance reservations are required. For insurance purposes and the safety of our own livestock and pets, we do not allow guests to bring their pets/ESAs onto the property. Prepare to UNPLUG as we do not have cell service or wifi (there IS a landline for guests to make phone calls located in the Community Farmhouse). All guests from tent to treehouse have access to our solar-powered Community Farmhouse featuring a fully-stocked chef-inspired kitchen, restrooms, coin-op laundry, and upstairs multi-purpose room with a library and board games. There is also an outdoor kitchen area with additional cooking space including a grill, microwave, and sink (sink is closed in the winter so the pipes don’t freeze). Next to the Farmhouse is a massive pavilion with picnic tables for al fresco dining and firewood bundles to purchase. BRING CASH! Our seasonal bath house is generally open from April or May to October or November based on the prevailing temps. There are 4 flush toilets, 2 sinks, and 2 hot showers. The floors are concrete so we recommend shower shoes and you'll want to bring your own towels and shampoo/soap. The farm has a small playground, yard games, creeks, and a steep and rugged hiking trail that loops the mountain. We're also just 8 miles from the hiking trails at the Berea College Pinnacles, 8 miles to Owsley Fork Reservoir, 20 minutes to Anglin Falls, 12 miles to Berea, 35 minutes to Richmond, Ky, and a scenic hour to Red River Gorge. For other activities, restaurants, shopping, music, and more, we're happy to share our favorites, but highly recommend checking out the Berea Tourism website.
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$27
 / night
Handyland

4. Handyland

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(50)
50mi from Nicholasville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · KY
Handyland is tucked away in the rolling hills and valleys of Northern Kentucky. We're conveniently located near the Ark Encounter, the Kentucky Speedway and of course the Bourbon Trail. If you're looking for a perfect getaway...bring your camper / rv or simply a tent and unwind with the surrounding beauty.
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night
Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone

5. Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone

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17mi from Nicholasville · 5 sites · Tents · Lawrenceburg, KY
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 next door to the Wild Turkey Distillery, and within miles of a few others. Our 35-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, chickens, mini mules, and mini horses on site and loving attention. Bring your frisbees, cornhole, and yard games.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$29
 / night
highest site. this was probably the location of the original homestead. hand dug well nearby and one of few flat spots. both views of the valley and ridges

6. Camp Middle Fork

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(159)
38mi from Nicholasville · 4 sites · Tents · Irvine, KY
Learn more about this land: Come stay at Middle Fork Camp: two acres of grass and eleven acres of wooded hillside overlooking a valley meadow in the Daniel Boone National Forest region. Just forty minutes from the Red River Gorge and past homesite of pioneer settlers, the property features an outdoor kitchen, potable spring water, an outdoor shower, WiFi, and 110V and RV-type electric outlets. There is a yoga deck, picnic table, and wood benches with stone ring fireplaces for your use. Help yourself to vegetables from the veggie patch in season! There are ample hiking and trail running opportunities from the site, starting right behind the (private) A-frame cabin, up and over the limestone cliffs or out the gravel road. I have established hiking/running trail loops to scenic points ranging from 1 - 15 miles in length and will be happy to provide detailed information, including GPS tracks upon request. Enjoy! Note: Camp Middle Fork is a true nature area: in season there are ticks, you may see a snake, and common to this region, there is poison ivy in the woods. If you are sensitive, dress accordingly.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
99% (817)

Top-rated campgrounds

Hiking trail.

1. Farm and Forest

98%
(245)
15mi from Nicholasville · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Lexington, KY
Due to the sharp entrance from the road to the driveway, we CANNOT accept rigs over 34' long. We cannot accept 5th wheels (due to height) because of some lower hanging tree branches along the driveway. WE DO NOT ACCEPT LONG TERM STAYS! This land has previously been a tobacco farm, a hay farm, and is now home to a few beef cattle. 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 on the farm.
Pets
Toilets
Full Hookups
from 
$30
 / night
Two Mile Glamping

2. Two Mile Glamping

97%
(283)
21mi from Nicholasville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Winchester, KY
My husband, Jason and I would love to host you on our farm in Winchester Ky! We have 4 themed campers and 1 primitive tent site. Two things we can promise are inexpensive prices and a unique experience! Come visit the home of Kentucky’s soft drink-ALE81! Only 35 miles from Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge, 25 miles to Buc-ee’s, and 12 miles to Fort Boonesborough State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$12
 / night
A bird's eye view of our holler.

3. HomeGrown HideAways

100%
(84)
32mi from Nicholasville · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Berea, KY
HomeGrown HideAways is a farm, lodging, and event facility nestled in a hundred-acre holler in the Appalachian foothills near Berea, Ky. Our lodging features treehouses, yurts, a bunkhouse, retro camper, water/electric hook-ups, and campsites. We also host weddings, retreats, and other events so advance reservations are required. For insurance purposes and the safety of our own livestock and pets, we do not allow guests to bring their pets/ESAs onto the property. Prepare to UNPLUG as we do not have cell service or wifi (there IS a landline for guests to make phone calls located in the Community Farmhouse). All guests from tent to treehouse have access to our solar-powered Community Farmhouse featuring a fully-stocked chef-inspired kitchen, restrooms, coin-op laundry, and upstairs multi-purpose room with a library and board games. There is also an outdoor kitchen area with additional cooking space including a grill, microwave, and sink (sink is closed in the winter so the pipes don’t freeze). Next to the Farmhouse is a massive pavilion with picnic tables for al fresco dining and firewood bundles to purchase. BRING CASH! Our seasonal bath house is generally open from April or May to October or November based on the prevailing temps. There are 4 flush toilets, 2 sinks, and 2 hot showers. The floors are concrete so we recommend shower shoes and you'll want to bring your own towels and shampoo/soap. The farm has a small playground, yard games, creeks, and a steep and rugged hiking trail that loops the mountain. We're also just 8 miles from the hiking trails at the Berea College Pinnacles, 8 miles to Owsley Fork Reservoir, 20 minutes to Anglin Falls, 12 miles to Berea, 35 minutes to Richmond, Ky, and a scenic hour to Red River Gorge. For other activities, restaurants, shopping, music, and more, we're happy to share our favorites, but highly recommend checking out the Berea Tourism website.
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$27
 / night
Handyland

4. Handyland

100%
(50)
50mi from Nicholasville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · KY
Handyland is tucked away in the rolling hills and valleys of Northern Kentucky. We're conveniently located near the Ark Encounter, the Kentucky Speedway and of course the Bourbon Trail. If you're looking for a perfect getaway...bring your camper / rv or simply a tent and unwind with the surrounding beauty.
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night
Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone

5. Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone

99%
(215)
17mi from Nicholasville · 5 sites · Tents · Lawrenceburg, KY
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 next door to the Wild Turkey Distillery, and within miles of a few others. Our 35-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, chickens, mini mules, and mini horses on site and loving attention. Bring your frisbees, cornhole, and yard games.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$29
 / night
highest site. this was probably the location of the original homestead. hand dug well nearby and one of few flat spots. both views of the valley and ridges

6. Camp Middle Fork

98%
(159)
38mi from Nicholasville · 4 sites · Tents · Irvine, KY
Learn more about this land: Come stay at Middle Fork Camp: two acres of grass and eleven acres of wooded hillside overlooking a valley meadow in the Daniel Boone National Forest region. Just forty minutes from the Red River Gorge and past homesite of pioneer settlers, the property features an outdoor kitchen, potable spring water, an outdoor shower, WiFi, and 110V and RV-type electric outlets. There is a yoga deck, picnic table, and wood benches with stone ring fireplaces for your use. Help yourself to vegetables from the veggie patch in season! There are ample hiking and trail running opportunities from the site, starting right behind the (private) A-frame cabin, up and over the limestone cliffs or out the gravel road. I have established hiking/running trail loops to scenic points ranging from 1 - 15 miles in length and will be happy to provide detailed information, including GPS tracks upon request. Enjoy! Note: Camp Middle Fork is a true nature area: in season there are ticks, you may see a snake, and common to this region, there is poison ivy in the woods. If you are sensitive, dress accordingly.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night

Stories from the community

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Aurora
November 2025
With pets
1 night at Handyland
What an awesome little hidden gem! So many little details felt like the hosts are thoughtful and accommodating people. Josh also gave so many details for how to reach the property accurately and was very responsive. Thank you! Will stay again if coming through the area.
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Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
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meaghan
November 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
This was the coolest place we’ve ever camped at! The hosts were super nice and easy to communicate with, they also recommended a lot of different things to see/do. The animals were very friendly and sociable, especially Little Rat and Frank. Overall very nice property!
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Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
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Evelyn
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
We enjoyed hiking along the creek bed, visiting with the horses, and fishing in the river! A nice spot for camping; we pitched our tent in the field overlooking the river. Very friendly hosts and animals. Hope to get back sometime.
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Handyland
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Zeke
November 2025
2 nights at Handyland
It was great. Very peacefull. Visited the Ark. I would stay here again!!!
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Quarter mile driveway.
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Pamela
October 2025
32 ft Class C
With pets
Weekend Trip to Farm and Forest
Lovely host and property. We really enjoyed the wide open space! Beautiful property.
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Farm and Forest
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Shannon
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Farm and Forest
I really enjoyed Farm and Forest! We picked the site nearest the road, but the tree line buffered the sound quite well. If you're on the fence - hit reserve!
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Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus for breaky anyone?
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Grace
October 2025
Tent
1 night at Two Mile Glamping
The space was as described, complete with howling coyotes, raccoons the size of small toddlers and severed heads (not real!) on sticks at one site that was adjacent to us that starkly contrasted with the theme of Happy Days…. but we did leave in a bit of a daze after a cold night spent sleeping here under the stars! Bonus points for the beautiful yellow fungi growing out of the picnic table and traffic/train sounds throughout the night 🥴
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Campsite with fire ring, accessed by car or short hike. Can accommodate up to four tents, and hammocks.
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Hannah
October 2025
Tent
1 night at Farm and Forest
Easy to find, beautiful property! Jennifer was responsive to my many questions and flexible when I had a last minute change.
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Farm and Forest
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Kim
October 2025
22 ft Class B
Weekend Trip to Farm and Forest
Beautiful sunset, peaceful and quiet spot. Host was extremely pleasant and made sure to provide detailed instructions. Would definitely return.
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Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
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Devon
October 2025
Tent
4 nights at Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
This was an awesome experience! The animals were amazing, we were right on the water, we rented kayaks, we hiked, and we ate good! 10/10 you should definitely book this spot!
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Campsite #2 - Central site.
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Matt
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
3 nights at Camp Middle Fork
Bart's camp never disappoints! There are numerous level spots for tents, trailers, and vehicles (RTT).
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Two Mile Glamping
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Michelle
October 2025
12 ft campervan
Weekend Trip to Two Mile Glamping
Great communication! Cute environment. Stayed in our teardrop camper, so didn't use bathroom or shower provided. Totally recommend Harkness Edwards Winery not too far from there!
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HomeGrown HideAways
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johnnasells
October 2025
Tent
3 nights at HomeGrown HideAways
Loved the location and the new (to me) kitchen space! Definitely felt safe and cared for on their property.
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Handyland
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Anne
October 2025
With pets
Weekend Trip to Handyland
My dog and I loved our time at Handyland! Beautiful sunset and sunrise. I would return again without hesitation!
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Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
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Todd
October 2025
Tent
With kids
4 nights at Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
What a great experience. The spot was great, the kids absolutely loved the animals and Keven (aka Uncle Grandpa) was a super delightful host. We’ll be back!
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HomeGrown HideAways
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Grant
October 2025
Tent
With kids
1 night at HomeGrown HideAways
My daughter and I enjoyed a 1 night stay in our tent in the field. The community kitchen and bathhouse were top-notch. We look forward to staying here again.
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Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
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Megan
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Wildcat Creek Farm in Tyrone
Absolutely fantastic stay! The kids roamed free and loved the animals. We hiked up the creek, which was so gorgeous and found the “witch’s” shed. Kevin was such a lovely host. We enjoyed getting to know him and the pets! We will definitely be back in the summer to swim in the creek and river.
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Camp Middle Fork
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Hillary
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Weekend Trip to Camp Middle Fork
We had such a great time. The view was beautiful and Bart was very accommodating. We will be back!
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Good Morning view
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Michael
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Camp Middle Fork
Barts place was very quiet(we stayed at the site to the right if facing the A-Frame) , hiking was awesome on property! Highly recommend. Could use vechicle or tent to camp at all 3 spots!
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HomeGrown HideAways
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John
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to HomeGrown HideAways
I thoroughly loved their quite farm! The host are exceptional! Their place is beautiful! Im terrible at writing reviews but I promise that I will be back and highly recommend anyone staying here
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