Amy M.recommendsMay 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.recommendsApril 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.recommendsApril 23, 2023
Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp
Great spot, good people. Cant wait till a music night happens!
Dustin N.recommendsApril 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.recommendsApril 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.recommendsApril 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.recommendsMarch 16, 2023
Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp
John was super hospitable and made sure that we were right at home.
Hannah I.recommendsFebruary 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.recommendsDecember 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.recommendsNovember 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.recommendsOctober 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.recommendsOctober 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.recommendsOctober 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.recommendsOctober 18, 2022
RV Site 17
The vibe is great
Tim C.recommendsOctober 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!
Azriel F.recommendsOctober 15, 2022
RV Site 15
Great people
Beautiful place
Tony S.recommendsOctober 15, 2022
Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp
Great times were had by all at The 2022 Moonshiners Ball!
Rockcastle Riverside has never looked better.
Thanks John and Bronx!
Mia M.recommendsOctober 9, 2022
Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp
Camping with friends.
Check in was a breeze and the setting was lovely.
Jacqueline C.recommendsOctober 2, 2022
RV Site 19
Peaceful - Beautiful
Campground is peaceful and quiet and the area is beautiful. Bathroom was clean and shower had hot water. They’re ok if dogs are off leash and free to run!
Chuck W.recommendsSeptember 26, 2022
RV Site 9
Camper
Great place. Quiet and peaceful
Kim P.recommendsSeptember 16, 2022
RV Site 7
Great place
This is a great place to just get away and be a part of nature again. Put your stress away for your stay. John is great. Super knowledgeable about the area and makes you feel like family.
Clint D.recommendsSeptember 9, 2022
Rockcastle Riverside Primitive Camp
Plenty of nice spots next to the river to choose from.Host were friendly and very informative.I would definitely stay again. 👍👍
Rodney M.September 6, 2022
RV Site 13
Nice campsites.
In general, the campsites were nice. Unfortunately, the riverbank was pretty overgrown in most places. No easy access to the water. The fire pits were really at a distance from the camper. My wife and I love dogs, but the loose dogs in the campground urinated on our camping equipment and got into our bagged garbage that i was getting ready to carry off.