Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Highlands, KY
Nestled just south of Louisville, Highlands, KY, offers a variety of camping options that cater to every outdoor enthusiast, from families in RVs to solo adventurers seeking dispersed camping. The scenic landscape surrounding Highlands features rolling hills, lush forests, and meandering rivers, creating the perfect backdrop for outdoor exploration. For RV campers, the nearby Jefferson Memorial Forest provides well-maintained campgrounds with convenient amenities, while also granting access to miles of hiking trails and nature activities. Tent campers can find charming sites at the nearby Indian Cave State Park, where they can immerse themselves in nature and discover the park's unique limestone formations and wildlife. For the intrepid camper, dispersed camping is allowed in parts of Daniel Boone National Forest, just a scenic drive away, where you can enjoy solitude and panoramic views without the constraints of designated sites. No matter your camping preference, Highlands, KY, is a gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences, rich with local geography and adventure.
Oak Hill Campground is located in the Ironton Ranger District, Wayne National Forest (42 min northwest of Huntington, WV) with an elevation of 826 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs between 38 and 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Station Camp is part of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Tennessee (1 hr 24 min northwest of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,452 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, wifi, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Carter Caves State Resort Park is part of Carter Caves State Resort Park in Kentucky (53 min west of Huntington, WV) with an elevation of 796 feet. There are a total of 129 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 90 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 29 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 27 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 69 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $119.95. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, sewer hookup, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Fayette County is located just 16 min northwest of Lexington, KY with an elevation of 893 feet. There are a total of 258 campsites. The campground is open all year. 257 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 38 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 257 sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, sewer hookup, general store, laundry facility, playground, swimming, restroom, flush toilets, pet area. Activities include biking, hiking trails, sports.
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