Lake Camping Near West Point, Kentucky, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Looking for lake camping around West Point? You’ve got over 1,600 options to choose from, each offering easy access to water—think long days fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the shore. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average site running about $44. Campfires are allowed at most spots, toilets are standard, and pets are welcome almost everywhere. favorites like Lake View camping (81 reviews) sit right on the water, while Lost On Purpose (15 reviews) and Nighthawk Forest (9 reviews) offer quieter, wooded settings just a short walk from the lake’s edge. Expect plenty of horseback riding trails, and local anglers swear by the early morning bites. This is classic lakeside camping—bring your fishing rod, sturdy boots, and a good flashlight.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for lake camping around West Point? You’ve got over 1,600 options to choose from, each offering easy access to water—think long days fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the shore. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average site running about $44. Campfires are allowed at most spots, toilets are standard, and pets are welcome almost everywhere. favorites like Lake View camping (81 reviews) sit right on the water, while Lost On Purpose (15 reviews) and Nighthawk Forest (9 reviews) offer quieter, wooded settings just a short walk from the lake’s edge. Expect plenty of horseback riding trails, and local anglers swear by the early morning bites. This is classic lakeside camping—bring your fishing rod, sturdy boots, and a good flashlight.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Lost On Purpose

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24mi from West Point · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · KY

Secluded 2br 1 bath private and quiet, not a neighbor in sight! We have hiking, biking and horse trails galore. Fishing in the pond is permitted with a barbless hook and catch n release! Rock hounders welcome to explore the creek beds, and bring your disc golf or archery bows- we have that too! You will never want to leave!

2. Tar Springs 2

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39mi from West Point · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cloverport, KY

Historic property once a health resort in the 1840's, lodging rooms available, men's and women's restrooms and showers, lockers, kitchenette, optional breakfast, private 16 acre lake, fishing and boats available, dock, natural springs and rock formations enclose the valley, hiking, camping sites and primitive camping available. Original property was considered for a training camp facility for Mohammed Ali. For your safety, no arrivals after dark.

3. Lake View camping

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44mi from West Point · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Reynolds Station, KY

30 years ago this was a pay lake it has been shut down for years. I got it a few years ago for a family getaway. So there is some really nice fish in the lakes. We have a outside kitchen with a gas grill, gas griddle and sink.we also have a sink for your use. There is also a toilet with a flushing toilet.

4. My Old Kentucky Home

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39 sites · Bardstown, Kentucky

Discover the historic charm of My Old Kentucky Home.

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5. Deam Lake State Recreation Area

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215 sites · Borden, Indiana

Find your lake life vibes in southern Indiana.

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6. Live.Love.Lake

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37mi from West Point · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Leitchfield, KY

Relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful sights and sounds of nature with the beautiful river running through the backyard. Enjoy the firepit and quiet forest surroundings with your loved ones in our two bedroom, one bath home. Beautiful scenery from newly installed windows, bunk bed with additional roll out bed and sleeper couch, as well as coffee bar and private parking await you! As of Nov. 2022, the river is currently down in level due to winter but still a beautiful feature to see.

7. Nighthawk Forest

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46mi from West Point · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Paoli, IN

Nestled deep in Hoosier National Forest and just a short drive from Paoli and French Lick, Indiana, Nighthawk Forest offers a secluded and pristine outdoor experience for all camping enthusiasts! Situated on 65 hilly and wooded acres, Nighthawk Forest features well-groomed tent pads, water and electric hookups for RVs and even vintage campers. Enjoy breathtaking walks in the woods, go fishing in our pond, and set up your camp chairs under the incredible night sky and marvel under the majesty of the Milky Way! Take a hike or a mountain bike ride on the Springs Valley Trail down to Tucker Lake. Come see what it’s like to be treated like family at Nighthawk Forest Campground. For more camping options - including group reservations - please call 812-203-0200.

8. Painter Creek Camp Resort

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48mi from West Point · 2 sites · RVs · French Lick, IN

Tucked back off of State Rd 145 in French Lick, IN our property offers year-round camping & full 50-amp hook ups available on all sites. A covered outdoor lounge, and a basketball court are available for guests to use, as well as seasonal bathhouse and laundry facility ($4 a load). We are only 1 mile from the Painter Creek Boat Ramp, and within a 15 min drive to Patoka Lake State Park, The French Lick-West Baden Resort, and The Pete Dye Golf Course!

9. Blissful Bluegrass Oasis

22mi from West Point · 1 site · Lodging · Boston, KY

This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Come enjoy a glamping experience on Johnson Lake, a private 18 acre lake, with great fishing and water activities including kayaks and a Jon boat! The cabin has A/C with 2 bedrooms, queen bed and bunk beds. PSA: There is no running water in the in the cabin meaning there is no bathroom. A port-a-potty is on site. This is a NO SWIMMING LAKE. NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON. Outdoor shower house and restroom coming soon (2025)!

10. 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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11. Taylorsville Lake State Park

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70 sites · Taylorsville, Kentucky

Discover Taylorsville Lake State Park's natural splendor.

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12. Nolin River Lake

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347 sites · Brownsville, Kentucky

If you're a boater or fisher, Nolin Lake Park is definitely the place for you. Use your trustiest bait and cast a line for crappie, catfish, or walleye, which are abundant in the azure lake waters. Boaters will be happy to use a conveniently placed launch, and a sandy beach awaits swimmers and people gettin' on their tan on alike. Nine miles of biking trails are the perfect way to explore the shaded paths, and a shorter hiking trail offers the sight of a cascading waterfall. Keep an eye out for a variety of birds from great blue herons to wild turkeys. If you're lucky, you may even catch sight of the elusive and beautiful bald eagle. We can salute to that.

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13. Patoka Lake

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445 sites · Birdseye, Indiana

Discover plenty to do on the water at Indiana's second-largest lake.

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14. Ferdinand State Forest

57 sites · Birdseye, Indiana

Discover the natural charm of Ferdinand State Forest and its myriad of outdoor activities.

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15. Nolin Lake State Park

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32 sites · Clarkson, Kentucky

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

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Camper favorites near West Point

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Live.Love.Lake

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37mi from West Point · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Leitchfield, KY

Relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful sights and sounds of nature with the beautiful river running through the backyard. Enjoy the firepit and quiet forest surroundings with your loved ones in our two bedroom, one bath home. Beautiful scenery from newly installed windows, bunk bed with additional roll out bed and sleeper couch, as well as coffee bar and private parking await you! As of Nov. 2022, the river is currently down in level due to winter but still a beautiful feature to see.

Nighthawk Forest

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46mi from West Point · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Paoli, IN

Nestled deep in Hoosier National Forest and just a short drive from Paoli and French Lick, Indiana, Nighthawk Forest offers a secluded and pristine outdoor experience for all camping enthusiasts! Situated on 65 hilly and wooded acres, Nighthawk Forest features well-groomed tent pads, water and electric hookups for RVs and even vintage campers. Enjoy breathtaking walks in the woods, go fishing in our pond, and set up your camp chairs under the incredible night sky and marvel under the majesty of the Milky Way! Take a hike or a mountain bike ride on the Springs Valley Trail down to Tucker Lake. Come see what it’s like to be treated like family at Nighthawk Forest Campground. For more camping options - including group reservations - please call 812-203-0200.

Painter Creek Camp Resort

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48mi from West Point · 2 sites · RVs · French Lick, IN

Tucked back off of State Rd 145 in French Lick, IN our property offers year-round camping & full 50-amp hook ups available on all sites. A covered outdoor lounge, and a basketball court are available for guests to use, as well as seasonal bathhouse and laundry facility ($4 a load). We are only 1 mile from the Painter Creek Boat Ramp, and within a 15 min drive to Patoka Lake State Park, The French Lick-West Baden Resort, and The Pete Dye Golf Course!

Blissful Bluegrass Oasis

22mi from West Point · 1 site · Lodging · Boston, KY

This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Come enjoy a glamping experience on Johnson Lake, a private 18 acre lake, with great fishing and water activities including kayaks and a Jon boat! The cabin has A/C with 2 bedrooms, queen bed and bunk beds. PSA: There is no running water in the in the cabin meaning there is no bathroom. A port-a-potty is on site. This is a NO SWIMMING LAKE. NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON. Outdoor shower house and restroom coming soon (2025)!

Public campgrounds near West Point

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My Old Kentucky Home Campground

30mi from West Point · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in My Old Kentucky Home

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Deam Lake State Recreation Area

34mi from West Point · 215 sites · Tents, RVs · in Deam Lake State Recreation Area

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North Fork Campground

36mi from West Point · 79 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

Axtel Campground

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

Laurel Branch Campground

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

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Taylorsville Lake Campground

38mi from West Point · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Taylorsville Lake State Park

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Cave Creek Campground

41mi from West Point · 62 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

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Wax Campground

45mi from West Point · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nolin River Lake

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Patoka Lake Campground

46mi from West Point · 445 sites · Tents, RVs · in Patoka Lake

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Dog Creek Campground

47mi from West Point · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nolin River Lake

Ferdinand Campground

48mi from West Point · 57 sites · in Ferdinand State Forest

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Moutardier Campground

49mi from West Point · 167 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nolin River Lake

Stories from the community

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Cheryl

November 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

The rooms were nice and the property is beautiful! Hosts were very kind and helpful.

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Victoria

November 2025

10 ft campervan

1 night at Live.Love.Lake

Excellent stargazing! We were just passing through, stayed in our van in the driveway and were comfortable. The is a lovely stone firepit with chairs in the yard with lake and star views. I expect it would be a great spot for hunters passing through or setting up for a while. Recommended!

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Leslie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost On Purpose

Beautiful & peaceful with very nice bathrooms & shower.

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shylah

October 2025

With kids

3 nights at Tar Springs 2

I cat say enough about how awesome this place was and what an incredible value for the price! Chuck and Van were gracious and kind hosts and we enjoyed getting to know them while we were there too! The photos don’t do this place justice. The kitchen had everything we needed, the bathroooms were immaculate. Our kids loved fishing, playing with the dogs and exploring. Also Jeffrey’s cliff hike is a MUST!

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Carrie

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

Our family had a FANTASTIC time at Tar Springs 2 with Chuck and Van. What a beautiful place! Everything was so clean and the sites were well spread out. The lake was perfect for fishing and the paddle boats were available for use. With water and firewood readily available it made things very convenient. The guest restrooms and showers were IMMACULATE! We felt so welcomed by them and their lovely pets! We were fortunate enough to be there during their Fall Festival and enjoyed the great bluegrass music in their outdoor stage, the food truck, and the fireworks. Really, nothing is more peaceful than watching the cows roam across the land while you sip your coffee by the open fire. Even with many sites filled, there was still a sense of quiet and being secluded. We really enjoyed this trip and are planning to (at least!) go back in the fall to enjoy the Sacagawea festival in September! Book this. What a beautiful place to rest your busy soul. Thank you, Chuck and Van. We can't wait to see how big the kitties get!

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Robyn

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

The area is just beautiful! We really enjoyed our camping experience here!

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Jeremy

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

Amazing place. Omg just beautiful. We stayed up the hill under the cliff so awesome. Very very cool place. Gemma and I (that’s my German Shepherd) went hiking around and we loved it. Easy hike either direction but totally amazing-must do. Chuck is very cool, they both super good people and I truly thought the world of them in a matter of minutes. Very clean well taken of property. Facilities were all there and very clean. Probably won’t camp anywhere else unless leaving the state. I have to go back to experience the beautiful lake. Yes my brother and my older son showed up the next day and we a great time, setting around the fire telling stories. Best camping spot around.

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Harley

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Lake View camping

The campsite had running water and a small bathroom with hot water to wash your hands. 3 areas to fish. 2 kayaks available to use. Bathroom was kept nice and clean. It was just us on the tent camping side over the weekend. We caught a good amount of bluegill and catfish. William was very friendly and greeted us upon arrival and gave us a run down of what to expect. Fishing rules are in the bathroom as well. Everything was great overall. My kids had a blast.

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Angela

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

Our family had an amazing time staying at Chuck and Van’s Tar Springs 2 campsite! They were wonderful hosts and made us feel so welcome!

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Angela

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

We loved our stay at Chuck and Van’s! The privacy was amazing and the facilities so nicely kept! Hope to return for another weekend soon!

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donna

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

Our stay here was wonderful! The scenery is breathtaking and so peaceful. Our host was so kind and showed us such a good time! This particular weekend had a food truck and a music band! The room was super nice and we were so pleased with all of the accommodations!!! We will definitely be coming back and hopefully get to stay longer!!!

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Mindy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

The property is soooo cool. The rock formations were amazing. The history of the land is worth researching. Van was the friendliest of hosts and their puppy hosts was also very friendly. ❤️ 10/10 recommend. Thank you so much!!

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Ziv

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Lake View camping

Beautiful site! Great set up, highly recommended !

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Scott

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost On Purpose

Absolutely peaceful. The woods and the fields reminded me of where I grew up, sadly my youth and that land is gone. Would highly recommend staying here

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Rob

September 2025

14 ft toy hauler

3 nights at Nighthawk Forest

🤩 wow! This camp offers a quiet location in the middle of Hoosier National Forest. Several easy to use pull through sites. The deck platform is a very nice touch in front of our camper! Plenty of water spigots around. Hot showers and fire wood onsite. What more could you ask for? The host was very attentive and checked on us daily.

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Brandon

September 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Lake View camping

Get-a-way. Quiet and dark. Calm and peaceful. Kind hosts greet you and then leave you to yourself. This site offers no frills but everything you need. From a common area with propane, grills, and some snackage, to included kayaks and a canoe. Quiet country roads—the kind that could take you home to the place you belong—allow walking and cycling and are never too far from a grocery or small town restaurant. WiFi does not exist here and that is okay (I promise). You will get a few bars for texting and some minor streaming. Radio and digital TV signals from Evansville (IN) and Louisville (KY) allow for some connection if you want it. Otherwise, wake up, have a coffee, stare at the pond, read, check and then ignore your email, take a nap, write a little, catch some sunfish or small bass or crappie, throw them back, buy things from Amish roadside stands (especially bake sales), go to the Dollar Store for groceries 10mins away. Wanna go a bit further? Go hiking or fishing or boating 30min away at Rough River State Park, drive 30ish mins to Owensboro for Barbecue the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Green River Distillery, visit Holiday World Theme park an hour away for a couple of the country’s best rollercoasters and a giant waterpark with free sodas and free sunscreen, or drive 90 mins to Mammoth Cave National Park. Regardless, don’t go here or tell anyone about it because I don’t want it to get busy…

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Thomas

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lost On Purpose

Great spot and great host! The fishing lake produced 3 catfish, just make sure to bring barbless hooks. The kids enjoyed it.

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Joyce

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2

It is a beautiful relaxing place. We spent 2 nights in their room. It was a relaxing weekend end ,with very nice people. So Nice to meet them. And stay in their resort.

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JimandCathleen

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Nighthawk Forest

Lovely place. Had it to ourselves. Quiet. Bathroom clean. Running water. Great night sky.

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May

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Lake View camping

Had an amazing time in the cabin! The surrounding area was extremely scenic and private, the campsite was very clean, and Bill was very responsive. I'd highly recommend booking here!