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Camp Escape

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· Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky

15 acres hosted by Shelby C.

1 lodging site · 4 RV/tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

15 acres with a barn and creek. Our property also boarders the Jefferson County Forestry and is close to Tom Wallace Park. This 5 acres is a corner lot next to railroad tracks so there are two roads on two sides. This is a very rural type area yet still in the city so you will hear and see a combination of city/country things. We are very close to Fort Knox and Knob Creek gun range. You will most likely encounter wildlife, hear gunfire, hear cars and the train go by, you will probably see and hear us and the neighbors on tractors and trucks. This is a working farm among other farming type residents. This is a space for someone to camp with their personal camping equipment. There is no water, no shower, no electric or anything else besides a fire pit. You need to bring your own supplies. We border the Jefferson County Forestry with an entrance about 1 mile away. We are about 30 mins away from downtown, but just 5 mins from a Kroger, Walmart, and a dozen different restaurants. We are also about 15 mins from Fort Knox. There is a shared porta potty onsite.

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16 ratings · 11 reviews

Hannah F.recommends

March 3, 2024

Site 2: Creekside

Shelby’s property is perfect for a spacious camping weekend where our dogs could be off leash! Porta-potty was very clean and right next to our site - loved this! Can’t wait to come back in the fall to enjoy the fall leaves!

Inspector D.recommends

October 30, 2023

Site 1: Secluded

Nice site close to Louisville

The site was easy to access and nicely maintained. There are three campsites at this location next to a train track and fairly busy road. It was very convenient to stores and food. It felt safe. There is a fire pit and the space is level. It worked great for my needs. It’s between two mountain bike trails and close to downtown Louisville. I’d recommend bringing ear plugs if you don’t like the white noise of the road. I’ll visit this location again.

Justin H.recommends

October 12, 2023

Site 1: Overflow

The stay at Shelbys was good. She made accommodations available through an overflow site because her regular sites were booked. Thanks for that. It was relatively quiet, except a train passing by each morning but all in all a good camt site.

Warren H.recommends

October 7, 2023

Site 3: Tree Cover

Great camping at Shelby’s

We enjoyed camping on Shelby’s land. We had a roof top tent so it was easy to find a level surface to park and set up. There are three spots on the property and we were not in view of the other spots it was private and comfortable. The grass was mowed. It happened to be a little windy but because of the surrounding tree coverage it wasn’t bad at all. It was also very easy to get to, the area was locked behind a gate and the directions from Shelby were very clear.

Allison S.recommends

October 5, 2023

Site 2: Creekside

Loved our time here!

I loved staying here! Check-in was super easy and the area was clean and beautiful. We stayed here for 5 days and would definitely return. Several amenities are near by and easy accessible. The only con I would have is that if you are a light sleeper you may want to bring ear plugs for the train that’s nearby. It wasn’t an issue for our family but may be for others.

Jessie T.recommends

October 2, 2023

Glam Camp-Upcycled Tiny House Camp

The camper is adorable and super cozy! We came down for a quick getaway and found the spot easy to find and we were happy with the proximity to downtown as the drive is ~20 min tops from the “glamp”site. There are tracks nearby but we weren’t bothered by the single train that passed each night. The area felt secluded enough on the property and has a nice view of the tree line. My one suggestion to the hosts is to perhaps include a quick-guide for operating the oven and shower, (and locating light switches)—we typically tent camp or do B&Bs in cabins/yurts so we have zero experience with campers but aside from that, it had everything we needed, and it was clean and well stocked! I feel it’s important to mention that there was either a misunderstanding with the check-in date or potential double booking with another B&B hosting site on our last night. We got back around midnight on Friday to find another car parked outside the camper with people sleeping inside it. They said they had been in contact with Shelby and were given the lock box code but when they told them it was empty they got no more replies—regardless of the circumstances leading to it, it didn’t appear to be handled well. While it was just really awkward for us, I know the other people had a rough night. I’d stay here again, however, (and this goes for any B&B/camp) definitely get in the habit of double-checking with the hosts after booking to ensure there are no conflicts before you arrive!

Location

Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Adena Culture, and Hopewell Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Shelby C.Joined in May 2021

Response rate: 67%Response time: Within 8 hours

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