- Camping with Horseback riding
The best camping near Sandy Hook with horseback riding
98% (266) • 33 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sandy Hook
Big Laurel Ranch
1. Big Laurel Ranch
96%
(66)
15mi from Sandy Hook · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Big Laurel is a working cattle farm on land that has been in our family for 4 generations. The farm consists of 370 acres of bottomland pasture along the creek and quiet woodlands where you can explore jagged rock cliffs and beautiful vistas. The woodlands are undergoing transformation as we continue an ongoing forest rehabilitation project to return our land to its natural
state as a deciduous hardwood forest. Spotted on the farm is an amazing abundance of wildlife including wild turkeys, white tailed deer, pileated woodpeckers, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, bear, and red tailed hawks.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$12
/ night
Trace Space KY
2. Trace Space KY
100%
(20)
21mi from Sandy Hook · 1 site
Eco Transforming A-Frame Cabin Near Cave Run Lake & Red River Gorge
Experience a unique off-grid micro A-frame camping cabin designed for nature lovers, hikers, and eco-conscious travelers. Located just minutes from Cave Run Lake and a scenic drive from Red River Gorge, Trace Space KY offers a peaceful basecamp to explore eastern Kentucky while treading lightly on the land.
The property is proudly certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Wildlife Habitat and recognized as a Certified Garden and Monarch Waystation through Monarch Watch. Native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, and wildlife-friendly landscaping support butterflies, birds, and local ecosystems. Guests can enjoy a stay that prioritizes sustainability and respect for nature. Intentionally building dead hedges, leaving hollow stems, stumps, and wood piles creates vital habitat for native bees, pollinators, and wildlife. It's not a manicured yard, it's designed to support diversity, and, too, we are designing foodscapes. Always a work in progress. When available and in season, guests can pick their own fruit and/or herbs.
This 80 sq. ft. A-frame embraces a minimal footprint and off-grid mindset, encouraging guests to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with the outdoors.
Adventure is close by:
• 3 miles to Long Bow Boat Dock on Cave Run Lake
• 10 minutes to the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail
• 18 miles to Red River Gorge and Daniel Boone National Forest
Within a 20-minute drive, short hikes lead to natural arches, scenic overlooks, a cave, a state fish hatchery, and a beautiful 60-foot waterfall in a small canyon.
Whether you’re kayaking, hiking, birdwatching, or simply relaxing among native gardens and wildlife habitat, Trace Space KY invites you to slow down and Embrace Nature’s Pace. 🌿🦋🌲
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$52
/ night
Pine Tree RV Park
3. Pine Tree RV Park
100%
(25)
26mi from Sandy Hook · 2 sites
My campground has 2 gravel hookups. Each hookup has city water, 50 amp electric, and sewer hookup. If you need 30 amp, I will rent a refundable reducer for $20. My house is nearby. Beautiful Cave Run Lake is nearby. It is 6 miles from the campground. One can hike, fish, kayak, boat ride etc….
We are 21 miles from Natural Bridge and 15 miles from Red River Gorge!!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Daniel Boone National Forest
4. Daniel Boone National Forest
97%
(33)
National forest 106mi from Sandy Hook · 619 sites
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)
State park 19mi from Sandy Hook · 129 sites
Forest hikes, subterranean wonders, and lakeside fun await at Carter Caves.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Myhio Haven Horse Farm
6. Myhio Haven Horse Farm
99%
(86)
42mi from Sandy Hook · 4 sites
Established in 1983 on a 60-acre plot of land right in the Shawnee State Forest. The property is beautiful with flat land, fields, and at the back are the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains. We put a horse farm on the land in 2000. The horses here are my family and I want to expand and offer more opportunities on the land. That's when I came across Hipcamp! I'm excited to share a piece of my heaven that I'm fortunate enough to call home.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Boone Valley Campground
7. Boone Valley Campground
96%
(139)
46mi from Sandy Hook · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Boone Valley Campground is a family owned and operated business that offers 30 acres of primitive, RV, and Van camping. Conveniently located only 1 mile away from the Pendergrass Murray Recreational Preserve, 7 miles from the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve, and 15 miles from the Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Red River Gorge Area. Boone Valley is perfect for outdoor adventurers and families who want to spend and enjoyable weekend in nature.
Ask us about guided OHV Tours in the area! We offer guided tours!
New! 2 Nights camping at Buckhorn Lake State Park. Including Pontoon Guide all day. Price is $300 for 2 people. Max group allowed is 6. Offer available from July - September.
Concessions Truck on the property!
Enjoy local events! Boone Valley is located 5 miles from downtown Beattyville, KY. Camp with us on weekends of local festivals such as the Bourbon and Moonshine Festival and the Woolly Worm Festival.
Onsite enjoy weekend live music, bonfires, and home cooking from the Boone Valley Kitchen.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$20
/ night
D.J.’S Camp LLC
8. 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.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
9. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
State park 30mi from Sandy Hook · 101 sites
Discover Greenbo Lake State Resort Park's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cabwaylingo State Forest
10. Cabwaylingo State Forest
State forest 43mi from Sandy Hook · 22 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Cabwaylingo State Forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
11. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
State park 36mi from Sandy Hook · 119 sites
Discover Jenny Wiley State Resort Park's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Wayne National Forest
12. Wayne National Forest
94%
(8)
National forest 111mi from Sandy Hook · 121 sites
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.
Beech Fork State Park
13. Beech Fork State Park
13%
(4)
State park 45mi from Sandy Hook · 275 sites
Discover Beech Fork State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Shawnee State Forest
14. Shawnee State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 44mi from Sandy Hook · 58 sites
Discover Shawnee State Forest's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
98% (266) • 33 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sandy Hook
Big Laurel Ranch
1. Big Laurel Ranch
96%
(66)
15mi from Sandy Hook · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Big Laurel is a working cattle farm on land that has been in our family for 4 generations. The farm consists of 370 acres of bottomland pasture along the creek and quiet woodlands where you can explore jagged rock cliffs and beautiful vistas. The woodlands are undergoing transformation as we continue an ongoing forest rehabilitation project to return our land to its natural
state as a deciduous hardwood forest. Spotted on the farm is an amazing abundance of wildlife including wild turkeys, white tailed deer, pileated woodpeckers, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, bear, and red tailed hawks.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$12
/ night
Trace Space KY
2. Trace Space KY
100%
(20)
21mi from Sandy Hook · 1 site
Eco Transforming A-Frame Cabin Near Cave Run Lake & Red River Gorge
Experience a unique off-grid micro A-frame camping cabin designed for nature lovers, hikers, and eco-conscious travelers. Located just minutes from Cave Run Lake and a scenic drive from Red River Gorge, Trace Space KY offers a peaceful basecamp to explore eastern Kentucky while treading lightly on the land.
The property is proudly certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Wildlife Habitat and recognized as a Certified Garden and Monarch Waystation through Monarch Watch. Native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, and wildlife-friendly landscaping support butterflies, birds, and local ecosystems. Guests can enjoy a stay that prioritizes sustainability and respect for nature. Intentionally building dead hedges, leaving hollow stems, stumps, and wood piles creates vital habitat for native bees, pollinators, and wildlife. It's not a manicured yard, it's designed to support diversity, and, too, we are designing foodscapes. Always a work in progress. When available and in season, guests can pick their own fruit and/or herbs.
This 80 sq. ft. A-frame embraces a minimal footprint and off-grid mindset, encouraging guests to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with the outdoors.
Adventure is close by:
• 3 miles to Long Bow Boat Dock on Cave Run Lake
• 10 minutes to the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail
• 18 miles to Red River Gorge and Daniel Boone National Forest
Within a 20-minute drive, short hikes lead to natural arches, scenic overlooks, a cave, a state fish hatchery, and a beautiful 60-foot waterfall in a small canyon.
Whether you’re kayaking, hiking, birdwatching, or simply relaxing among native gardens and wildlife habitat, Trace Space KY invites you to slow down and Embrace Nature’s Pace. 🌿🦋🌲
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$52
/ night
Pine Tree RV Park
3. Pine Tree RV Park
100%
(25)
26mi from Sandy Hook · 2 sites
My campground has 2 gravel hookups. Each hookup has city water, 50 amp electric, and sewer hookup. If you need 30 amp, I will rent a refundable reducer for $20. My house is nearby. Beautiful Cave Run Lake is nearby. It is 6 miles from the campground. One can hike, fish, kayak, boat ride etc….
We are 21 miles from Natural Bridge and 15 miles from Red River Gorge!!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Daniel Boone National Forest
4. Daniel Boone National Forest
97%
(33)
National forest 106mi from Sandy Hook · 619 sites
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)
State park 19mi from Sandy Hook · 129 sites
Forest hikes, subterranean wonders, and lakeside fun await at Carter Caves.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Myhio Haven Horse Farm
6. Myhio Haven Horse Farm
99%
(86)
42mi from Sandy Hook · 4 sites
Established in 1983 on a 60-acre plot of land right in the Shawnee State Forest. The property is beautiful with flat land, fields, and at the back are the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains. We put a horse farm on the land in 2000. The horses here are my family and I want to expand and offer more opportunities on the land. That's when I came across Hipcamp! I'm excited to share a piece of my heaven that I'm fortunate enough to call home.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Boone Valley Campground
7. Boone Valley Campground
96%
(139)
46mi from Sandy Hook · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Boone Valley Campground is a family owned and operated business that offers 30 acres of primitive, RV, and Van camping. Conveniently located only 1 mile away from the Pendergrass Murray Recreational Preserve, 7 miles from the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve, and 15 miles from the Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Red River Gorge Area. Boone Valley is perfect for outdoor adventurers and families who want to spend and enjoyable weekend in nature.
Ask us about guided OHV Tours in the area! We offer guided tours!
New! 2 Nights camping at Buckhorn Lake State Park. Including Pontoon Guide all day. Price is $300 for 2 people. Max group allowed is 6. Offer available from July - September.
Concessions Truck on the property!
Enjoy local events! Boone Valley is located 5 miles from downtown Beattyville, KY. Camp with us on weekends of local festivals such as the Bourbon and Moonshine Festival and the Woolly Worm Festival.
Onsite enjoy weekend live music, bonfires, and home cooking from the Boone Valley Kitchen.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$20
/ night
D.J.’S Camp LLC
8. 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.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
9. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
State park 30mi from Sandy Hook · 101 sites
Discover Greenbo Lake State Resort Park's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cabwaylingo State Forest
10. Cabwaylingo State Forest
State forest 43mi from Sandy Hook · 22 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Cabwaylingo State Forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
11. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
State park 36mi from Sandy Hook · 119 sites
Discover Jenny Wiley State Resort Park's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Wayne National Forest
12. Wayne National Forest
94%
(8)
National forest 111mi from Sandy Hook · 121 sites
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.
Beech Fork State Park
13. Beech Fork State Park
13%
(4)
State park 45mi from Sandy Hook · 275 sites
Discover Beech Fork State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Shawnee State Forest
14. Shawnee State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 44mi from Sandy Hook · 58 sites
Discover Shawnee State Forest's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Justin
October 2025
Tent
Nice quiet campground with clean showers and bathrooms for a great price
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Nick
October 2025
Tent
Very private and clean. Had a great stay and a perfect location. Will definitely be back!
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Robert
October 2025
Tent
Beautiful scenery. Was real nice chatting with Ben. Everyone was friendly. Would definitely come back.
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Humberto
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Great experience camping here for the first time . We arrived and greated upon arrival the man showed us the spots available and let us choose whichever we liked . The sites are nice and spacious with a fire pit set up . Had a great experience and would recommend to anyone looking for a camping location. Gas stations and food spots are also near by .
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Nikki
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Easy to find, great space with plenty of room to set up. Fire rings and shower house available.
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Seth
September 2025
Tent
We needed a place to stay while in transit to Chattanooga. We enjoyed hiking around to see some arches and decided to stay at the Boone valley primitive campsite. We had a great time the bathrooms were nice would reccomened a bench and place to put cloths. But other than that it was great.
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Susan
September 2025
Tent
Campsite was private with great creek access. Janine was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
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Kip
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Secluded and wonderfully peaceful. Would definitely go back again.
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Nichole
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Trace Space KY
We had a great experience. This trip was about introducing a friends 9yo to hiking and camping. MJ and Alex have a wonderful spot. Thank you both. The late summer wildflower garden and pollinators were great to show the 9yo how to observe bugs safely. I will recommend this place to others who travel to the Cave Run Lake and Red River Gorge area.
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Braeden
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Boone Valley Campground
Everything overall was perfect, got there super early set are tent up then the next morning moved to one of the more private spots with a table and chairs, my gfs car got stuck in mud and the man came and towed her out and then just went about his day, overall was very nice good area, the small town and tourist areas around the site was a very nice change of scenery 10/10 would recommend for anyone especially for the price
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Alan
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great place to stay and very peaceful and would definitely come back. Not very bust felt like it was just us vs the world out there.
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Caleb
August 2025
Tent
Benjamin was extremely accommodating and helpful. Would absolutely stay again when we visit the Red River Gorge!
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Zayn
August 2025
With pets
We had a great time! Host was able to help get our belongings up the hill & were accommodating and kind. Beautiful land & views with optimal privacy. We plan to go back!
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Alina
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Me and my friends had such a great time! We found some local trails during the day to hike and slept peacefully in our campsite. Wood can be picked up or delivered right to your site. Land is beautiful and they have some brand new restrooms with showers that made the whole trip so comfortable. One thing I will definitely bring next time is some toilet paper, as that went fast.
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Emily
August 2025
Tent
This site was lovely, plenty of room and multiple hammock hanging options. In addition to a picnic table there were two lounge chairs and a patio table with chairs. The swimming hole a very short walk away was great.
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Andrew
August 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great place to get away! Wonderful host, clean, and secluded.
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Tammy
August 2025
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Graysen
August 2025
Tent
I loved how isolated the campsite was! We really got to enjoy the stars and the nature around us. Hot showers and bathrooms were available. There is a tiny lil dog that you have to get around to enter the site but he’s very sweet.
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Chelsea
August 2025
Tent
This campsite is perfect for a weekend getaway. The creek is one of the best we have been to, while there is a road that follows it the creek is beautiful! We fished using worms and caught over 20 in one day for 2 people (blue gill, small & large mouth bass). While the “outhouse” needs a little love, it works—we brought our own set up but it would work if you don’t have one. There is some road noise, but that doesn’t bother us.
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Connor
August 2025
Tent
Very hospitable, lots of areas to camp at, and there’s bathrooms/showers!
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