The best camping near Rough River Lake, KY

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Top-rated campgrounds in Rough River Lake

Laurel Branch Campground

1. Laurel Branch Campground

Campground in Rough River Lake · 61 sites · Tents, RVs
You can rest on your laurels knowing that your stay at Laurel Branch will be bangin’
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Cave Creek Campground

2. Cave Creek Campground

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Campground in Rough River Lake · 62 sites · Tents, RVs
Resting on the shores of Rough River Lake, Cave Creek Campground is a water-lover’s delight
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Axtel Campground

3. Axtel Campground

Campground in Rough River Lake · 153 sites · Tents, RVs
Feeling a little burnt out? A visit to Axtel Campground is just what the doctor ordered
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North Fork Campground

4. North Fork Campground

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Campground in Rough River Lake · 79 sites · Tents, RVs
Get amped on the outdoors
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Moutardier Campground

5. Moutardier Campground

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Campground in Nolin River Lake · 167 sites · Tents, RVs
What’s not to like about this super family-friendly campground? Impress the kids and grandparents with a sunset pontoon boat tour of Nolin River Lake and a lesson on roasting the perfect mallow at Moutardier Campground
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Nolin Lake Campground

6. Nolin Lake Campground

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Campground in Nolin Lake State Park · 32 sites · Tents, RVs
Whether you want a primitive camping experience or an electrically charged one, Nolin Lake has a good variety of each
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Wax Campground

7. Wax Campground

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Campground in Nolin River Lake · 110 sites · Tents, RVs
Look out into the distance at the rolling Kentucky hills, over the aquamarine Nolin River Lake, and into the sunset at Wax Campground
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Dog Creek Campground

8. Dog Creek Campground

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Campground in Nolin River Lake · 70 sites · Tents, RVs
Feel the wind blow through your hair as you cruise around Nolin River Lake on a pontoon boat as the sun goes down
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Houchin Ferry Campground

9. Houchin Ferry Campground

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Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Houchin Ferry Campground crosses the bridge between modern America and its endemic wilderness flawlessly
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Maple Springs Campground

10. Maple Springs Campground

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Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Get away—far away—at Houchin Ferry Campground
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Mammoth Cave Campground

11. Mammoth Cave Campground

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Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park · 109 sites · Tents, RVs
For a true “ghost stories by the campfire" experience, you really can’t top Mammoth Cave Campground
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Tipsaw Lake Campground

12. Tipsaw Lake Campground

Campground in Hoosier National Forest · 22 sites · Tents, RVs
If you have a laundry list of activities you’d like to slice a big red pen through, Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and Campground is guaranteed to fulfill all your needs
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Indian Celina Lake Campground

13. Indian Celina Lake Campground

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Campground in Hoosier National Forest · 23 sites · Tents, RVs
Two lakes in a forest pod makes for one happy camper
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O'Bannon Woods Campground

14. O'Bannon Woods Campground

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Campground in O'Bannon Woods State Park · 291 sites · Tents, RVs
O'Bannon Woods Campground offers up plenty of rugged activity and good ole fashioned fun
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Lincoln State Campground

15. Lincoln State Campground

Campground in Lincoln State Park · 299 sites · Tents, RVs
Honest to goodness, you will have a field day at Lincoln State Campground
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Lake Malone Campground

16. Lake Malone Campground

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Campground in Lake Malone State Park · 25 sites · Tents, RVs
At Lake Malone Campground, you’ll find lots of primitive campsites with grills, picnic tables, showers, the whole shebang
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Ferdinand Campground

17. Ferdinand Campground

Campground in Ferdinand State Forest · 57 sites · Tents, RVs
The camping may be primitive, but at least the view’s pristine
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Top-rated campsites near Rough River Lake

Camp Escape

1. Camp Escape

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Louisville, KY · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Rustic Camping Near Jefferson County Forestry & Tom Wallace Park Welcome to our 5-acre corner lot, a unique mix of rural charm and city convenience. This primitive campsite is perfect for those looking to disconnect and experience nature while still being close to modern amenities. What to Expect: 🌿 Scenic & Secluded – Our property borders Jefferson County Forestry, with an entrance just 1 mile away, offering miles of trails and outdoor adventures. We’re also near Tom Wallace Park, a great spot for hiking and fishing. 🔥 True Off-Grid Camping – This is a bring-your-own-gear site. No water, electricity, or showers—just you, your supplies, and the great outdoors. A fire pit is provided, and there’s a shared porta potty for convenience. 🚜 A Working Farm Community – Expect to see and hear a mix of country and city life. You may hear wildlife, passing trains, tractors, gunfire from Knob Creek Range, and nearby neighbors working their land. It’s all part of the experience of staying in an authentic rural setting. 🏡 Tiny Home Retreat – Escape to your cozy tiny home retreat nestled on 15 private acres just outside Louisville. This 200 sq ft camper-to-tiny home conversion blends rustic charm with modern convenience. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers, this cozy space offers a peaceful and unique retreat. 🏙️ Convenient Location – Though it feels like a getaway, we’re just 5 minutes from Kroger, Walmart, and a variety of restaurants. Downtown Louisville is a 30-minute drive, and we’re 15 minutes from Fort Knox. If you’re looking for an authentic, off-grid camping adventure close to both nature and the city, this is the spot for you! 🌲🏕️
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Buck Creek Sanctuary

2. Buck Creek Sanctuary

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Elizabeth, IN · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Buck Creek Sanctuary, a 58-acre botanical, wildlife and human sanctuary located near Elizabeth, Indiana. A place where people can connect with nature, each other, and themselves. “There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places” -Wendell Berry Buck Creek Sanctuary is a place to return to the sacred. Buck Creek Sanctuary is designed to help bring the scared back into our everyday lives Ken’s guiding truth is that we are part of nature and must find our part to play within it by honoring all things as being sacred. He dedicates his life to personal growth, consciousness raising, health, and healing of the planet. He wants to share Buck Creek Sanctuary with others to allow them to connect with nature and the sacredness of all things.
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Beardsnest

3. Beardsnest

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Cave City, KY · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
This ecological art project is currently recruiting visitors to camp in beautiful fields, on woodland rim sites, or at delicate campsites located along a system of woodland trails. As of 2026, camping here provides a glimpse into the 5th year of succession, which is characterized by spacious views of a gently rolling young prairie that is flanked by the rocky and steep slopes of a mature forest. Pet friendly and most likely a good fit for self-sufficient types that like campsites with generous spacing, but still want to get out to the park quickly (~7 miles to the Visitors Center) or travel into Cave City (3 mi) for coffee/ice-cream/pizza/barbecue/bar/food/etc. Expand from the campsite into a sketch-work of trails, as if camping near the headquarters of a satellite nature reserve. All sites except Spicebush have a filtered water output. Spicebush campers will have water access next to parking. Camping funds allow us to plant trees (~530 seedlings as of March 2026), establish prairie grasses and flowers, restore wetlands, create trails, and remove invasive species. A nice way to experience Mammoth Cave NP is to break the trip into 3 layers, covering the underworld (cave tours), upper world (hiking), and the water that connects the two (Green River). Mammoth Cave is unique in the way that a study of the underworld will repeatedly draw the mind into a creative space where we imagine what is beneath the surface and how these worlds are linked, while above ground hiking on land or kayaking on the ecologically rich and biodiverse Green River. Kayaking the Green is elemental; like unplugging from one world, pure nature immersion. We offer kayaks (see extras), that leave from camp, tailored to your schedule. Thanks to our visitors for supporting this type of project! Most commonly booked extras: 1. Dried and split firewood bundles, usually a mix of oak with a suggested donation of $6/bundle, delivered to the campsite. 2. Kayaks on a suggested donation basis ($45) providing a flexible option for visitors to float the Green River through the NP. 3. Pending availability, we are happy to pitch a tent (REI 4 person Half Dome plus 2 sleeping pads) for those who want to camp but are not traveling with gear.
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Buds Farm

4. Buds Farm

Irvington, KY · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Private quite secluded area . May see deer. Wooded area . Snakes cattle. Potable water is available. No showers yet. Toilet. Not far from rough river. Or Louisville. No electricity. Plenty of shade for camp site . Fire pits. Shelter in barn if bad weather hits. Dog friendly. Do ask to keep on a leash. Great place if you want relax.
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Tar Springs 2

5. Tar Springs 2

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Cloverport, KY · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
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Noble Pine Campground

6. Noble Pine Campground

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Mammoth Cave, KY · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We provide a farm experience in a small campground with 2 full bathrooms with hot showers, 10 rv/tent sites, 1 glamping bell tent, 1 glamping aframe, and a 3 bedroom 1 bath ‘Trailboss’ cabin available for short term renting. There is a dump station for trailers, and sites have water and 30 amp electric. Horses, goats, chickens, and sometimes a friendly camp cat are happy to engage with guests. Guests will have access to yard games such as corn hole, giant jenga, croquet, bocce ball, steer lassoing and more. Camp is located on the north side of Mammoth Cave National Park. There is Wi-Fi available on premises.
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Lost On Purpose

7. Lost On Purpose

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Boston, KY · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
120 acres of secluded paradise!!! Rock hounders welcome to explore the creek beds, no foraging for plants/mushrooms though; and bring your disc golf or archery bows. You will never want to leave! Primitive sites: Hide Away Camp 30 amp hook up 50 amp hookup 1 Br studio cottage 2 bath shower house. Fire pits at each camp.
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Lake View camping

8. Lake View camping

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Reynolds Station, KY · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
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Shortys

9. Shortys

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Smiths Grove, KY · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive camp sites with fire pits, water on site, and a 2 acre lake stocked with trophy catfish. We also offer a porta-potty. Perfect for tent campers, vans, and truck bed campers. Site 1 & 2 are close together, with the 3rd site being the furthest away. This property has been in my family for a few generations, and we're excited to share. This lake is catch and release only. No fishing license required.
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Fairhaven Farm Campground

10. Fairhaven Farm Campground

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English, IN · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Until 2019, this farm was in the same family since 1889. It has been a working farm since that time. In 2019, our family purchased the farm and continue to operate it much the same way. Our family is devoted to history and preserving the essence of the past. You may very well see us pull up in one of our antique cars to greet you! Our neighbors are friendly and many are also small farmers. You can't see their farms from camp, but don't be surprised to hear roosters crowing, cattle mooing, and donkeys braying in the distance. Our farm is surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest, so you'll see and hear plenty of wildlife too. At various times during the summer, you may find wild blackberries, elderberries, and black raspberries growing right in camp!
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MoonLight Grove Farm

11. MoonLight Grove Farm

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Battletown, KY · 2 sites
Simple living with a few critters and a "whole lotta" walnuts. All natural products made from nature's bounty.  Learn more about this land:Come rest your mind and soul on MoonLight Grove Farm. Camp alongside the Ohio River, watch the barges go by and the Eagles swoop and play. Peaceful, Quiet, Restorative retreat.
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Riverbend Retreat

12. Riverbend Retreat

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Horse Cave, KY · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Riverbend Retreat, where we offer peaceful campsite and cabin rentals right on the banks of the Green River. Our property is perfectly situated for adventure, located just 10 miles from Mammoth Cave National Park and only 5 miles from the Dutch Country Safari and Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. When you stay with us, the river is your backyard. We have a boat ramp on-site, along with excellent opportunities for fishing and swimming right from the property. As a family-friendly resort, we are dedicated to making your visit one of your most memorable stays. Whether you are bringing the family for a long weekend, a full week of relaxation, or are just passing through the area, Riverbend Retreat is the ideal place to call home. We look forward to hosting you and helping you experience the very best of Kentucky’s natural beauty.
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Mammoth Cave

13. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Mammoth Cave

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Cave City, KY · 276 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
It's time to create amazing family memories with a little something for everyone when you visit Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mammoth Cave™. Celebrating our 35th Anniversary this season, our resort is surrounded by the natural beauty of Cave City in central Kentucky, home to the historic natural wonders found at Mammoth Cave National Park. We offer a great selection of RV and tent camping sites or deluxe cabins with all the comforts of home. Guests also have access to resort amenities that include favorites like on-site activities with Yogi Bear™ and friends, swimming at Karst Beach, jumping pillows, and fishing ponds. In addition to our amenities, Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Mammoth Cave™ is near local kayaking and bike trails for a fantastic getaway experience.
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The Bee Happy Campground

14. The Bee Happy Campground

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Brownsville, KY · 6 sites
Small, private campground. 12 RV sites. Located on Jock Rd on a hill in Bee Spring, KY with acres of open space just minutes from Moutardier and Nolin Lake/Dam. 4 sites offer full hook up. These sites are rented monthly but if not occupied are available for nightly rental at $40 a night. Contact me directly (text is best) to book. (270) 799-4648 8 sites have water and electric (no sewer hookup at site). Dump station on property. All sites offer electric 30/50 amp; 110v, gravel sites, picnic table, and fire pit with food grate. Contact me directly at (270) 799-4648 for weekly, monthly, yearly rates/reservations. TEXT IS BEST. Pets are welcome (must be kept on leash and you MUST clean up their waste) Dump station Playground (swings, slide, climbing dome) No bathhouse at the moment. Port A Pot on site. Nearby: Moutardier, Nolin Lake/Dam, Wax, Blue Holler, Leitchfield , Brownsville. Less than 30 miles: Mammoth Cave National Park, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown.
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Old Camp At Bear Hollow

15. Old Camp At Bear Hollow

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Saint Croix, IN · 1 site
This electric campsite is near Hoosier National Forest. This area was established as hunting grounds by our family over 30 years ago and still is to this day. Create your own family tradition in this campsite that is ready for two campers on a total of 160ft gravel space. There is both 30 and 50 AMP electric, however no water or sewer hookup. You must provide your own water. There is a dump station 5 miles from the campsite at Tipsaw Recreation Area. This area is great for hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV riding....or just relaxing and taking in nature in this beautiful and peaceful area. *30 & 50 AMP Electric *Shade trees *Picnic table *Firepit & Firewood *NO water hookup *NO sewer hookup
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Hohl Farms

16. Hohl Farms

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Dale, IN · 1 site · Tent, RV
Row crop and livestock farm located in the hills of southern Indiana. The farm is 5 minutes from Interstate 64. 30 amp and 50 amp hookups available. Pasture pork and Angus cattle are next to the campsite. Located on a rural country road by crop fields, woods and pasture. Large accommodations are available as the crops are harvested and fields are barren.
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Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

17. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

Santa Claus, IN · 518 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Discover the unparalleled charm of Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph, the premier destination for glamping enthusiasts and families seeking adventure. Nestled just moments away from the thrilling Holiday World Theme Park and Splashin' Safari Water Park, this award-winning campground offers a unique blend of comfort and excitement. Recognized as a two-time National RV Park of the Year, Lake Rudolph has earned accolades as the best RV Park in Indiana by Readers Digest. It has also been highlighted by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 11 most family-friendly campgrounds and featured by TravelChannel.com among the top 10 best campgrounds for families. Open from May 1st to October 31st, this family-friendly haven boasts a variety of accommodations, including cozy cabins and cottages, as well as RV sites. During the first three weekends of December, guests can enjoy special Christmas Cabin packages. On-site amenities include Santa's Splashdown Waterpark, an activity center, an arcade, and a well-stocked camp store, ensuring that there’s never a dull moment. Experience the magic of Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph and see for yourself why it stands out as the best RV park in Indiana. Whether you're looking for outdoor activities, nearby restaurants, or simply a relaxing getaway, this campground has it all
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Little Blue Horse Camp

18. Little Blue Horse Camp

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Grantsburg, IN · 1 site
Enjoy some serenity in our little piece of heaven on the Little Blue River. A unique retreat, with access to the river, areas to explore, rock features, water falls and a ton of nature. We ask that you respect all the surrounding wildlife and plant life-- we are also a preservation space. Learn more about this land: Enjoy sleeping and waking to the serene sounds of the lazy Little Blue River and enjoy comforts of a cozy campground, nestled on private land in the Hoosier National Forest.
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Unplugged Acres

19. Unplugged Acres

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Birdseye, IN · 1 site · Tent, RV
TWO SPOTS TO CHOOSE FROM…… The camping spot we refer to as the NORTHSIDE SPOT is a flat yard atop a hill it makes for a great spot to park your RV, camper, tent or boat. This grass camping spot is always mowed and clean. Two large pine trees provide some shade for this northside camping spot. You can enjoy nearly panoramic views of the night sky! This spot is alongside a country road. It is considered less private than the SOUTH SIDE SPOT. The SOUTH SIDE CAMPING SPOT, is for tent campers only with a smaller vehicle. It is very private and completely surrounded by woods. This spot can accommodate two tents and one or two cars. There is no view of the night sky since you are in a dense forest. Patoka lake is less than 10 minutes away ( boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking). Holiday World ( an amusement park) is about 30 minutes away.
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Shepherds place

20. Shepherds place

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Shepherdsville, KY · 2 sites
Welcome to Our Tranquil Retreat! Discover a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at our charming Hipcamp property. Nestled among lush woods and beautifully landscaped grounds, our site is designed for those seeking a serene escape. Enjoy cozy campfires with complimentary s’more packages and take leisurely walks through our scenic trails. Unwind by the tranquil pond, where the soothing sounds of our water feature provide a peaceful backdrop. Choose between staying in our quaint tiny home or our comfortable onsite RV—both offer a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Gather around the community campfire to share stories and create special memories with your loved ones or with fellow campers. We’re in the exciting stage of growth, and we’d love for you to be a part of our journey. Please remember to bring your own firewood to enhance your campfire experience. Come and relax, explore, and grow with us!
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