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Smith Ridge
Total sites: 80
Available Tonight: 60
Available this Weekend: 17
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 60
Available this Weekend: 17
Booking Window: 6 months
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Smith Ridge Campground, KY - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Smith Ridge Campground in Taylor County is located 57 min southeast of Elizabethtown, KY with an elevation of 905 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 61 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. 5 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (104)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 13% | |
| 3 star | 13% | |
| 2 star | 8% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@BeverlyCF1EA2B · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #22
nice and quiet. sites need a little upgrading. but overall had a good expereince
@StevenC2003509 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #27
We stayed at spot 27 which has electric and water hook up. Was nice and woody! Heavy rains had a lot of the trails closed or under water so couldn't go to many walking/hiking trails. Ticks were everywhere! Campground attendant was nice and pleasure to speak with. Wishing him a speedy recovery to his broken left hand!!! And water lines repaired in a timely manner...Very nice and quiet area away from the busy city sounds and lights!
@DonaldT1196485 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #56
Curtis the volunteer host was fantastic! Super friendly and willing to help and/or answer questions. The bathrooms were updated and very clean. The showers were separate. Not as clean but the water was nice and hot. This was just for 3 days to relax so we didnt do any activities except to walk the campground. We were in loop B. Beautiful grounds. Love the grassy areas. If you wanted to be more secluded you would want to pick the other loop that is more in the woods.
@AshleyS5221344 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #46
We had a good time. The site was as expected and the bathroom was clean. I would say in comparison with other sites, this one is not particularly kid friendly. Theres only one play area and no beach access.
@ChrisW1509692 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #7
Peaceful and quiet campground.
@NancyB3949689 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #22
Great campsite in the woods. Nice and cool the entire time. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Bathroom was clean. ATT service 1 bar LTE.
@RobinW91B0E9C2 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #36
Smith Ridge is by far our favorite campground. Always clean, quiet and friendly people. Curtis is always super helpful no matter what you need.
@JTS49F3C8DD09C · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #46
The campground is very well maintained, the hoist are great. Great place to stay.
@SandraB1199192 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #8
The camp hosts are active and visible. The Ranger quickly responded to having two metal spikes near picnic table removed. Clean bathrooms.
@JamesE8517315 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #39
cleanwell cared for
@DenaC461666649 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #44
We love Smith Ridge! The hosts are great, the sites are nice, and the bathrooms are clean.
@LasashaG3289C2 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #45
I love this campground it is the cleanest one around!
@SaraL2157200 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #15
First time visiting just to check out the area. Lovely area. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting Campbellsville which is only 10 minutes away. Loved the lake and all the access. Stayed in 17a. Site was clean. Not level but definitely not bad. Electric hookup was at the back of the site with water at the front. heads up, there is zero cell service. The sites are a bit tight. Parking is limited to your driveway between the rail road ties. They waited till 9:30PM to inform us we were not parked correctly with our boat. The dumpsters for trash are only at the entrance. The amount of gnats/noseeums is insane. Its very dog friendly. Many dogs were with their people. The bath/shower house is just ok. Definitely seen better.
@DustinH7713849 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #4
Great campground. Friendly volunteer staff. Will be back.
@SarahB5025907 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #52
Clean, quiet, and beautiful!
@TimW5397967 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #40
The staff was excellent. Very professional and hard working. The whole place was very well taken care of.
@BarryW8268737 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #49
The electric is not adequate enough to support the campground, when they have several campers on site you will have problems. Just be aware.
@JeffW3710253 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #44
We had a wonderful time with family camping at Smith Ridge Campground. We had two sites next to each other, one with 5th wheel and the other with tent. Hosts were very friendly and restrooms and shower house was very clean. We will camp here again. Very peaceful setting to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Lots of quiet time spent together without everyone being on electronic devices because of no cell service or Wi-Fi.
@GaryS1862766 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #43
Quite clean peaceful
@TheresaS508148 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #56
Volunteer was very friendly and helpful. Facilities were clean. I will visit again
@JeannaCB98A735 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #65
A great campground! So clean and people were so friendly and the volunteers do a great job keeping this place so clean. Just super friendly! My grandkids had a blast.
@DannyT6965365 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #52
Smith Ridge Campground is wonderful. Peaceful and more quiet. Just wish it would stay open at least till first week in October because its the best time to camp.
@LoriD2141956 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #60
I do not like the fact that there was 3 electric sites left open for rent because they are for 14 day rentals. They sat empty the 5 day I was there. I was stuck taking a nonelectric site, I could have had electric. You need to do away with that. I have been camping at smith's ridge since it opened years ago.
@JamesE8517315 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #41
campground attendant was very gracious and helpful. restrooms and showers clean .campground needs more overflow parking or allow water toy trailers to park on the excess grass area on campsites. Park Rangers should police other issues than a trailer or vehicle on the grass .. excess overflow parking is at the check-in, on grass . redundant policy to me. I would gladly pay extra for sewer; nonexistent in this campground.
@RichardW654682 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #47
Sites 45 thru 49 have power problems.These sites will trip your surge protectors when the campground is full and there is a high power demand.Keep in mind on hot holiday weekends.
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