The best cave camping near Sandy Hook

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Looking for a cave camping spot in Sandy Hook? You’ve got over 580 options here, with average nightly rates around $27 and some sites dipping as low as $20. Expect to find campsites tucked near rocky outcrops, with easy access to hidden caverns and cool, shaded groves. Most sites offer showers, toilets, and allow campfires, so you can rinse off after a day underground and wind down with a fire. Fishing, hiking, and swimming are all on the table—bring your rod, sturdy boots, and a towel. Check out The LAAAAND (just you & 50 acres) (98 reviews), Possum Ridge Ranch (73 reviews), or Big Laurel Ranch (49 reviews) to see what other campers have to say. Each site has its quirks—some are right by cave entrances, others offer sweeping ridge views—so read up, pack light, and get ready to explore Sandy Hook from a whole new angle.

96% (256) 21 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sandy Hook

Possum Ridge Ranch

1. Possum Ridge Ranch

100%
(115)
10mi from Sandy Hook · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our remote 375 acres part farm and part natural woodland nestled up to Daniel Boone Forest is ideal for hikers and nature lovers. There are several hiking trails onsite and plenty of woods to explore. ATVs or side by sides are welcome to be used on the main gravel roads and some designated areas of our property. There is plenty of wildlife but NO hunting is allowed. Some of our designated tent sites do have firepits and/or picnic tables. Our trek in sites do not have those options. Pets are welcome for $10 per pet/per booking and they do need to be leashed/under control at all times. This is an extra so please be sure to add that if you plan to bring your pet. Please pick up after them. We are a short driving distance from West Liberty, Cave Run Lake, Grayson Lake, Carter Caves, Morehead, Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge. We are approximately 20 minutes from the nearest store so you'll want to come prepared. We are located in West Liberty (Morgan County). There are 2 centrally located bathhouses with toilet, shower and sink and a hose for potable water. We have firewood for sale for $20 per stay and is an extra option when booking(use what you need during your stay and it is centrally located near bath houses) you can bring your own and you are welcome to gather from the surrounding area but please do not cut down any living trees/limbs. There is a centrally located community building with a Wifi hotspot, streaming TV, Keurig, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster/air fryer, swing set, foosball table and darts.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$24
 / night
The LAAAAND (just you & 50 acres)

2. The LAAAAND (just you & 50 acres)

99%
(136)
30mi from Sandy Hook · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
When you want to get away to nature, what do you envision? We're a family that loves to camp; and while we love a stop at a KOA or community campground, we sometimes crave quiet time in nature without the noise and distraction of other campers. That's what makes The LAAAAND so special. The property is comprised of 50 pristine acres, with a mix of fields and woods, that bump up against another 250 acres owned by our family friends. The southern perimeter of the property is all cliff line, so you feel truly remote. The possibilities of sound pollution are limited to a far-off dog barking, horses being ridden down a nearby trail, or the possible hum of a distant lumber yard. Other than that, you'll mostly hear the wind rustling trees, deer and critters making their way through the woods, and possibly a waterfall at certain times of the year. Oh, and you will absolutely hear whipoorwhills, most likely at a time you'd rather not (we've decided they're charming). Over the nearly 2 decades we've owned this property we have spent countless weekends enjoying the simplest of pleasures; watching butterflies dance in the tree canopy, having dance parties at sunset on the deck, forging new trails and hiking into the unkown, sitting in the truck bed late at night gazing at a star-covered sky counting shooting stars. If you are looking for a space and place to reset and reconnect, The LAAAAND is waiting for you. (***Please note, we leave our personal camper on the property for the camping season, so you will see it when you arrive to the right of the campsite***)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$59
 / night
A Rustic Ravine Cabin Adventure

3. A Rustic Ravine Cabin Adventure

93%
(7)
35mi from Sandy Hook · 26 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
West Virginia’s Coolest, Newest, Vacation Cabin Rental and Hip Camping Resort! The idea for creating a cabin rental/camping vacation getaway in the Allegheny Mountain Range came to life over several meetings at a Bob Evans restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, between co-owners Paul Liimatta and Joe Boffo. Joe had been accumulating land in the Genoa, West Virginia, area for several years and had dreamed of building cabins, tree houses and uniquely designed vacation rentals and campsites on a beautiful area called Hampton Ridge. Come and judge for yourself ;)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$23
 / night
Daniel Boone National Forest

4. Daniel Boone National Forest

97%
(33)
619 sites · Whitley City, Kentucky
Waterfalls, arches, lakes, hiking—This massive national forest has all the recreation you could want
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Carter Caves State Resort Park

5. Carter Caves State Resort Park

100%
(5)
129 sites · Olive Hill, Kentucky
Forest hikes, subterranean wonders, and lakeside fun await at Carter Caves.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Nocoma’s Pass

6. Nocoma’s Pass

84%
(22)
49mi from Sandy Hook · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
We searched all over for a piece of property in the mountains of Kentucky! We fell in love with our 50 acres nestled in between 3 mountains. With waterfalls a cave 2 streams beautiful star filled nights tucked away in the middle of a wooded utopia! Totally away from the modern world but close enough to be there in 30 minutes!
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
D.J.’S Camp LLC

7. D.J.’S Camp LLC

94%
(33)
21mi from Sandy Hook · 3 sites
This two-site campground is located in Wellington, KY (Menifee County). Water, sewer, and 50/30 amp. electric are supplied at each site for your self-contained rig to camp. Wifi is included in your site fee. Firewood is supplied free of charge to use in our firepit. Long Bow Marina is just 3 miles away so bring your boat. Cave Run Lake Dam, Natural Bridge State Park, Broke Leg Falls, and Red River Gorge are just minutes away from our campground. If you are attending an event at Sunset Ridge Farm/Wedding Lodge, it's only 4 miles away.
Cabwaylingo State Forest

8. Cabwaylingo State Forest

22 sites · Crum, West Virginia
Discover the natural splendor of Cabwaylingo State Forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Wayne National Forest

9. Wayne National Forest

94%
(8)
121 sites · Murray City, Ohio
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.

Looking for a cave camping spot in Sandy Hook? You’ve got over 580 options here, with average nightly rates around $27 and some sites dipping as low as $20. Expect to find campsites tucked near rocky outcrops, with easy access to hidden caverns and cool, shaded groves. Most sites offer showers, toilets, and allow campfires, so you can rinse off after a day underground and wind down with a fire. Fishing, hiking, and swimming are all on the table—bring your rod, sturdy boots, and a towel. Check out The LAAAAND (just you & 50 acres) (98 reviews), Possum Ridge Ranch (73 reviews), or Big Laurel Ranch (49 reviews) to see what other campers have to say. Each site has its quirks—some are right by cave entrances, others offer sweeping ridge views—so read up, pack light, and get ready to explore Sandy Hook from a whole new angle.

96% (256) 21 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sandy Hook

Possum Ridge Ranch

1. Possum Ridge Ranch

100%
(115)
10mi from Sandy Hook · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our remote 375 acres part farm and part natural woodland nestled up to Daniel Boone Forest is ideal for hikers and nature lovers. There are several hiking trails onsite and plenty of woods to explore. ATVs or side by sides are welcome to be used on the main gravel roads and some designated areas of our property. There is plenty of wildlife but NO hunting is allowed. Some of our designated tent sites do have firepits and/or picnic tables. Our trek in sites do not have those options. Pets are welcome for $10 per pet/per booking and they do need to be leashed/under control at all times. This is an extra so please be sure to add that if you plan to bring your pet. Please pick up after them. We are a short driving distance from West Liberty, Cave Run Lake, Grayson Lake, Carter Caves, Morehead, Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge. We are approximately 20 minutes from the nearest store so you'll want to come prepared. We are located in West Liberty (Morgan County). There are 2 centrally located bathhouses with toilet, shower and sink and a hose for potable water. We have firewood for sale for $20 per stay and is an extra option when booking(use what you need during your stay and it is centrally located near bath houses) you can bring your own and you are welcome to gather from the surrounding area but please do not cut down any living trees/limbs. There is a centrally located community building with a Wifi hotspot, streaming TV, Keurig, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster/air fryer, swing set, foosball table and darts.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$24
 / night
The LAAAAND (just you & 50 acres)

2. The LAAAAND (just you & 50 acres)

99%
(136)
30mi from Sandy Hook · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
When you want to get away to nature, what do you envision? We're a family that loves to camp; and while we love a stop at a KOA or community campground, we sometimes crave quiet time in nature without the noise and distraction of other campers. That's what makes The LAAAAND so special. The property is comprised of 50 pristine acres, with a mix of fields and woods, that bump up against another 250 acres owned by our family friends. The southern perimeter of the property is all cliff line, so you feel truly remote. The possibilities of sound pollution are limited to a far-off dog barking, horses being ridden down a nearby trail, or the possible hum of a distant lumber yard. Other than that, you'll mostly hear the wind rustling trees, deer and critters making their way through the woods, and possibly a waterfall at certain times of the year. Oh, and you will absolutely hear whipoorwhills, most likely at a time you'd rather not (we've decided they're charming). Over the nearly 2 decades we've owned this property we have spent countless weekends enjoying the simplest of pleasures; watching butterflies dance in the tree canopy, having dance parties at sunset on the deck, forging new trails and hiking into the unkown, sitting in the truck bed late at night gazing at a star-covered sky counting shooting stars. If you are looking for a space and place to reset and reconnect, The LAAAAND is waiting for you. (***Please note, we leave our personal camper on the property for the camping season, so you will see it when you arrive to the right of the campsite***)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$59
 / night
A Rustic Ravine Cabin Adventure

3. A Rustic Ravine Cabin Adventure

93%
(7)
35mi from Sandy Hook · 26 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
West Virginia’s Coolest, Newest, Vacation Cabin Rental and Hip Camping Resort! The idea for creating a cabin rental/camping vacation getaway in the Allegheny Mountain Range came to life over several meetings at a Bob Evans restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, between co-owners Paul Liimatta and Joe Boffo. Joe had been accumulating land in the Genoa, West Virginia, area for several years and had dreamed of building cabins, tree houses and uniquely designed vacation rentals and campsites on a beautiful area called Hampton Ridge. Come and judge for yourself ;)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$23
 / night
Daniel Boone National Forest

4. Daniel Boone National Forest

97%
(33)
619 sites · Whitley City, Kentucky
Waterfalls, arches, lakes, hiking—This massive national forest has all the recreation you could want
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Carter Caves State Resort Park

5. Carter Caves State Resort Park

100%
(5)
129 sites · Olive Hill, Kentucky
Forest hikes, subterranean wonders, and lakeside fun await at Carter Caves.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Nocoma’s Pass

6. Nocoma’s Pass

84%
(22)
49mi from Sandy Hook · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
We searched all over for a piece of property in the mountains of Kentucky! We fell in love with our 50 acres nestled in between 3 mountains. With waterfalls a cave 2 streams beautiful star filled nights tucked away in the middle of a wooded utopia! Totally away from the modern world but close enough to be there in 30 minutes!
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
D.J.’S Camp LLC

7. D.J.’S Camp LLC

94%
(33)
21mi from Sandy Hook · 3 sites
This two-site campground is located in Wellington, KY (Menifee County). Water, sewer, and 50/30 amp. electric are supplied at each site for your self-contained rig to camp. Wifi is included in your site fee. Firewood is supplied free of charge to use in our firepit. Long Bow Marina is just 3 miles away so bring your boat. Cave Run Lake Dam, Natural Bridge State Park, Broke Leg Falls, and Red River Gorge are just minutes away from our campground. If you are attending an event at Sunset Ridge Farm/Wedding Lodge, it's only 4 miles away.
Cabwaylingo State Forest

8. Cabwaylingo State Forest

22 sites · Crum, West Virginia
Discover the natural splendor of Cabwaylingo State Forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Wayne National Forest

9. Wayne National Forest

94%
(8)
121 sites · Murray City, Ohio
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.

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