The best river, stream, or creek RV parks near Owensboro, Kentucky

Looking to camp near Owensboro, Kentucky with an RV and near a river? Hipcamp has over 898 available options that match your preferences. The average price per night is $30 with options as low as $7. Check out top campsites like Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), Newton's Nook (153 reviews), and Camp Nashville Highland Rim (148 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, trash, and toilets, while popular activities include whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Owensboro

Looking to camp near Owensboro, Kentucky with an RV and near a river? Hipcamp has over 898 available options that match your preferences. The average price per night is $30 with options as low as $7. Check out top campsites like Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), Newton's Nook (153 reviews), and Camp Nashville Highland Rim (148 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, trash, and toilets, while popular activities include whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Owensboro

1. Hohl Farms

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33mi from Owensboro · 1 site · Tent, RV

Row crop and livestock farm located in the hills of southern Indiana. The farm is 5 minutes from Interstate 64. 30 amp and 50 amp hookups available. Pasture pork and Angus cattle are next to the campsite. Located on a rural country road by crop fields, woods and pasture. Large accommodations are available as the crops are harvested and fields are barren.

2. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky

Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

3. Rough River Lake

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355 sites · Caneyville, Kentucky

Boasting rocky shorelines, verdant outcroppings, and tranquil waters, Rough River Lake is a stunning getaway for you and your closest friends. About 90 miles south of Louisville, it's far enough away from civilization to get a breath of fresh air, but close enough not to be too inconvenient. If you're really rarin' to explore, try hitting up the sandy beaches built for swimming and boat launches that are just waiting for your vessel. Hiking and interpretive trails are the perfect place to keep an eye out for wildlife, and no one will fault you for wanting to take a swing at the 18-hole golf course. With the historic Green Farm nearby, you can check out a large ancestral home and water-powered mill sitting on 3,000 miles of picturesque land. Pretty sweet deal, we've gotta say.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

4. Pike State Forest

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36 sites · Winslow, Indiana

Discover the natural splendor of Pike State Forest.

Toilets

Campfires

Potable water

5. Lake Malone State Park

25 sites · Dunmor, Kentucky

Discover Lake Malone State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Owensboro

John James Audubon Campground

26mi from Owensboro · 87 sites · Tents, RVs · in John James Audubon State Park

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Cave Creek Campground

36mi from Owensboro · 62 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

Axtel Campground

37mi from Owensboro · 153 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

Laurel Branch Campground

38mi from Owensboro · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

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North Fork Campground

38mi from Owensboro · 79 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

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Pike Campground

42mi from Owensboro · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike State Forest

Lake Malone Campground

47mi from Owensboro · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Malone State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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James

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Hohl Farms

Great guy. Easy place to set up for a night. Beautiful land.

Jeremy

September 2025

31 ft Class C

1 night at Hohl Farms

Great private, quiet overnight stop, was exactly what we needed.

Samantha

August 2025

40 ft pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at Hohl Farms

A nice private spot to escape for the night. Great hard packed pad equipped with power. A freezer full of delicious bacon, sausage, smoked ham, and loin for purchase right at the site. Alex and his 9 year old son greeted us upon arrival. Awesome people! Very accommodating and allowed our 3 dogs! We had a great stay!

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Vicki

May 2025

32 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Hohl Farms

I loved this property! It is so peaceful here and the owners are friendly. Highly recommend!