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Rockcastle Riverside

95%

· Livingston, Kentucky

200 acres

50 sites

50 RV/Tent

Started as a retirement experiment, Rockcastle Riverside is a story told of music and family. We have almost 200 acres of beautiful country surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rockcastle County. With a mile of river to swim, kayak, and fish and enchanted forest trails to hike, climb, or play, we have all of the best Kentucky has to offer! We have more established sites with fire rings, or you can find a place off the beaten path for more privacy, if you choose. The riverside is perfect for hammock camping, too. We love music and often host bands on the weekends. We rent kayaks and canoes on site, as well. While there are almost 200 acres to escape into, on any fine night, the stage sits wit a drum kit and the will to make music within the Daniel Boone National Forest. Come play, come get away....we have it ALL! We have a little of something for everyone!

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Livingston, Kentucky, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jessica H.Joined in June 2019

95%

344 ratings · 245 reviews

Jen B.recommends

June 6, 2023

RV Site 11

Would come back again

Camped at RV site 1 and enjoyed the shady mornings and campfires as night. Faculties we’re clean and everyone was friendly. River was super chilly but enjoyable during the hot days.

Edward F.doesn't recommend

May 31, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Not as mentioned in add.

I don't like the smell of marijuana and the owners was always smoking. That kicked us out of the park cause we had 4 dogs even though I had them mentioned in the reservation. The one owner was very rude and threatened me, ( the father)

Chad D.recommends

May 30, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

I camped right off the riverside. Everything was so relaxing and nice including the staff and other campers.

Lsia R.recommends

May 30, 2023

RV Site 12

Nice campground and was quite. The Hosts were friendly and helpful. Wonderful time!!!

Kristy L.recommends

May 29, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Rockcastle Riverside is by far our favorite campground!! So much room to spread out, such beautiful natural surroundings with plenty of big shade trees and a nice little pebble beach at the river. The hosts are some the nicest, most gracious, and laid-back people you could ever want to meet. We've been there many times over the years and it remains our go-to place. Thank you, Jessica and John for your hospitality!! Already looking forward to our next stay.

Desha B.recommends

May 28, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

One of our all time favorite places to camp! So peaceful.

Denny M.recommends

May 28, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

We had a awesome time as usual, place is always private, and the staff is top notch

Matthew H.recommends

May 22, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Awesome time. Great place. Would and will go again.

Trevor S.recommends

May 12, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Host was so kind! Campsite was so quiet and peaceful. Thank you John for the ride into London!

T T.recommends

May 12, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

The first time here. The land is situated along the high banks of the Rockcastle River. Very serene and picturesque land. I was fortunate to go when it was not very busy with campers. Enjoyed several walks along different trails and the beach of the river. At night enjoyed the songs of frogs, hoots of the Great Horned owl, and howls of Coyotes!! I slept outside of my tent both nights. Was a very peaceful time, and the full moon to boot!

Barry K.recommends

May 7, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Loved the camp. Easy to instant book, easy to find, quiet, nice river, good people, fair price

Cat T.recommends

May 4, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Camping on the river!

What a beautiful spot with amazing host. We were coming in at 5am after being on the road for 8 hours. We made the reservation that night late and they were very accommodating. Thank you Jessica!!

Chris G.

May 4, 2023

RV Site 19

It was definitely secluded and for the most part peaceful. My only real complaint is that I could barely make out the gravel parking pad due to the overgrown grass and high weeds around the fire pit. Someone did come around on SATURDAY to weed eat around the fire pits and around camp. I am assuming that it wasn't peak season for them yet so they were kinda lax on the grass. The bathroom and shower was nice, big and clean, and the nature hike to the waterfall was super. "River" the camp dog was very friendly and a great companion at camp. Overall the weekend was great, my only set back was the upkeep of the grounds. sorry

Amy M.recommends

May 1, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

My son and I went on a solo camping trip here and felt entirely safe. We received our firewood and it was a good amount. The facility has a nice bathroom and shower. The river is absolutely beautiful!

Carlee P.recommends

April 28, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Great spot!

Great campground! Just had our second stay here, decent bathrooms, lots of space to choose from, and the owners dogs were a great bonus 😊

Robert R.recommends

April 23, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Great spot, good people. Cant wait till a music night happens!

Dustin N.recommends

April 20, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Awesome place! I was only there to lay my head down! Great for spending the weekend if you choose! The creek was a great site to wake up to.

Rebekah W.recommends

April 18, 2023

RV Site 3

My family and I tent camped and it was great! John was more than accommodating and the premises is absolutely beautiful. Definitely plan on going back later in the season!

Joe D.recommends

April 4, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Took the fam down to Rockcastle Riverside for a few nights. John was a great host, very friendly an accommodating to our needs.

Chloe B.recommends

March 16, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

John was super hospitable and made sure that we were right at home.

Hannah I.recommends

February 19, 2023

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

The rv area with hook ups were very organized and right near the river. The area to camp was vast and with as much variety as you could think. Some areas more organized with fire rings and picnic tables others just cleared and level. The pavilion was a cool place with bathrooms and stage for performances. The pavilion is a large feature and is seasonal and was not available the first of Feb., but bathroom access was our main needs for this trip and the Pavilion was not needed. The Pavilion was near the beach and water access for boats/kayaks ect. My mother and I researched this place on an emergent back up plan from our deep woods backpacking trip. The info found was easy and correct. John the host was perhaps surprised by 2 ladies car camping the first week of Feb. but his accommodations were spot on, gracious even putting a small heater in the bathroom so it wasn't cold. The shower was very nice and water hot! Just what 2 ladies want after a day playing in the cold wet mud! Firewood was available for purchase which was delivered my a tractor bucket full and Host then let us know that the near by downed tree was also good dry wood and available to us for free if we wanted. This place has amenities, access and comforts as much as one would need. Can also be private, primitive and isolated as one would want as well. The river was beautiful, the full moon bright and the wild animal calls clear. A space for everyone!

Oliver Z.recommends

December 20, 2022

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Stayed at John’s with our tinyhouse (GoTinyBox). Very friendly. Affordable and has many amenities.

Charles W.

November 6, 2022

RV Site 4

While the campground is in a very picturesque and quiet location there were very few picnic tables and fire ring at the sites. Fortunately we were camping in our camper, so we did have a table.

Mary C.recommends

November 6, 2022

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Beautiful and quiet (music venues had ended). We had lots of privacy and space right next to the beautiful river. Loved waking up to songbirds. Nice hot outdoor showers. Peace!

Lauren M.recommends

October 20, 2022

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

Ideal river side camping!

Beautiful property with lots of camping spots near the river. I camped just days after Moonshiners ball and what a great venue spot! The road to get to this place is partially dirt and seems like it’s not actually a real road, and I almost turned around, but just keep going and there is a beautiful labeled entryway. Also a great little general store cabin right when you pull in. Would definitely camp here again!

Debi P.recommends

October 19, 2022

Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp

We actually found this spot on accident! Perfect place to relax and spend a couple of nights. Everyone is so friendly and we truly felt welcomed. The land is beautiful! Great accommodations, including picnic table, real toilets and a hot shower! So happy to have found this spot. If it weren't so far from our home in So Cal, we would be back often!

Susan V.recommends

October 18, 2022

RV Site 19

Camping in Kentucky

Beautiful area to camp 🏕 campground is very simple, but nice if you are looking for nature. Only one bathroom and shower that are not close to sites so you may want to bring a portable one if in a ⛺️ tent. John is a nice host. They have a small store with ice. The river is low now but still pretty. I would recommend if looking for peace serene area.

Carla P.recommends

October 18, 2022

RV Site 17

The vibe is great

Tim C.recommends

October 17, 2022

RV Site 7

We enjoyed our first time staying at Rockcastle Riverside. It was pretty quiet but were only a couple other campers there during our stay. Spots were pretty spacious. The only complaint I have would be about pets. All the dogs that were there during our stay were well behaved but I never seen anyone clean up after their dogs so you had to watch your step. Maybe a pooper scooper policy needs put in place! Other than that, all was well! We will be back again!