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Shady Creek Camping

Hosted by Raelene · Argillite, Kentucky
8 guests max
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Campers Paradise…Little Sandy River Access with 8x10’ dock for kayaking, and fishing, fire pit, shaded camping area with picnic table, swing set play area for children. 2 miles from GREENBO STATE PARK entrance, 1/2 mile from RIVER BEND GOLF COURSE, 35 minutes away from RUSH OFFROAD, 35 minutes away from GRAYSON LAKE STATE PARK, 15 minutes away from JESSE STUART STATE NATURE PRESERVE, 45 minutes away from CARTER CAVES STATE PARK If you want a quiet primitive “access” to every campers dream at your fingertips…then here it is all in one place! Pitch a tent, light the fire, roast wieners/s’mores and enjoy kayaking and fishing…all within steps of each other! Couples rendezvous or a great family outing…YOU chose your Paradise and how you want to spend your well deserved primitive getaway right here at SHADY CREEK CAMPING! **BE AWARE THAT THE NEIGHBORS DOG IS A BARKER. We have talked with owner and the dog is not aggressive. Just want all campers to know.“Yakin & Snackin” (#1) campers paradise with full access to Little Sandy River for full adventures of kayaking, fishing with 8x10’ dock. Enjoy setting by the fire pit watching your kids play on swingset while other family members are fishing and kayaking! All in one place! If you like primitive camping and enjoying nature…this is our number one shaded area location! *coming soon more sites and electricity hookups* **Coming Soon** we will have restrooms but at this time campers MUST bring their own composite toilet and dispose of properly!
What to expect
Tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit. Bring your own wood. If this may be a problem please contact me and some may be provided (while supplies last) with additional fee
Toilet available
Composting toilet. Privacy tent provided
Pets allowed
On leash. All animals must be on leash and owners MUST CLEAN their animals waste in proper disposal containers. Absolutely no room for bending the rules due to other guests being provided the same clean environment as you were!
Bins available
Trash bin. MUST USE trash can provided for all trash and site MUST be cleaned up before leaving…absolutely no trash left behind!
Picnic table present
Playground available
Adult MUST accompany children while on player. It is more near the entry road and CAUTION is MUST
No potable water
Bring your own water. Put all containers in trash when emptied
No showers
Bathe in river or stream. River has current so I would not recommend. Extreme Caution when around water!
Cooking equipment absent
Fire pit and fire MUST stay only in fire pit and make sure it is completely out when leaving site and absolutely NO CUTTING any kind of trees for fire! Must bring your own wood for fire. If not some may be available upon request for mall additional fee
No wifi
Everyone so far has had service
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be available
Check out: Before 9:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Strict (no refunds)
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Yakin & Snackin

Tent site · Sleeps 8
“Yakin & Snackin” (#1) campers paradise with full access to Little Sandy River for full adventures of kayaking, fishing with 8x10’ dock. Enjoy setting by the fire pit watching your kids play on swingset while other family members are fishing and kayaking! All in one place! If you like primitive camping and enjoying nature…this is our number one shaded area location! *coming soon more sites and electricity hookups* **Coming Soon** we will have restrooms but at this time campers MUST bring their own composite toilet and dispose of properly!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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Location

Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Raelene S.

Joined in July 2025
Response rate: 50%Response time: Within 24 hours

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