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Possum Ridge Ranch

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents375 acres · West Liberty, KY

Our remote 375 acres part farm and part natural woodland nestled up to Daniel Boone Forest is ideal for hikers and nature lovers. There are several hiking trails onsite and plenty of woods to explore. ATVs or side by sides are welcome to be used on the main gravel roads and some designated areas of our property. There is plenty of wildlife around but no hunting is allowed. Our designated tent sites do have firepits and picnic tables. Our trek in sites do not have those options. Pets are welcome for $10 per pet/per booking and they do need to be leashed/under control at all times. This is an extra so please be sure to add that if you plan to bring your pet. Please pick up after them. We are a short driving distance from West Liberty, Cave Run Lake, Grayson Lake, Carter Caves, Morehead, Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge. We are approximately 20 minutes from the nearest store so you'll want to come prepared. We are located in West Liberty (Morgan County). There is a centrally located bathhouse with toilet, shower and sink and a hose for potable water. We have firewood for sale for $15 per bundle and is an extra option when booking(use what you need during your stay and it is located at the tent sites), you can bring your own and you are welcome to gather from the surrounding area but please do not cut down any living trees/limbs.

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Backwoods Hideaway

1 site · Lodging85 acres · Morehead, KY

This is a camping cabin, in the middle of the Daniel Boone National Forest. We are about 85 acres, surrounded by hundreds of acres of national Forest. We are located about 2 minutes from the Sheltowee Trail, and approximately 30 minutes away from Cave Run Lake. This is a cabin with comfort. You can camp and also enjoy nature.

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Rush Creek RV Campsite

9 sites · RVs3 acres · Cannonsburg, KY

Experience our small and private RV sites in a quiet location in the rural town of Rush, near Ashland KY. We provide full hook ups with 30 amp electric connection, water, and sewage. We also provide wifi throughout the property. We are an 8 minute drive from Rush Off-Road - a 7,000 acre off-road park with over 100 miles of trails with new trails being opened up regularly. The RV sites can accommodate up to a 50 ft RV or trailer as well as parking for an additional car or truck. The site dimensions are 30ft wide by 60ft long. Your RV/trailer must be self-contained as we do not have a toilet onsite. The sites are flat and guests will have to back-in. Pets are welcome but you must keep them on leash. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. PLEASE NOTE, I can provide a discount if you are booking for one month or more. Please contact me for the discount code if you're interested in booking a long-term stay.

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Myhio Haven Horse Farm

4 sites · Tents60 acres · West Portsmouth, OH

Established in 1983 on a 60-acre plot of land right in the Shawnee State Forest. The property is beautiful with flat land, fields, and at the back are the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains. We put a horse farm on the land in 2000. The horses here are my family and I want to expand and offer more opportunities on the land. That's when I came across Hipcamp! I'm excited to share a piece of my heaven that I'm fortunate enough to call home.

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Close To Carter Caves

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Olive Hill, KY

Enjoy the day at the beautiful Carter Caves State Park and escape the crowds when you stay at our house! The Rock Bridge and river pictured are at Carter Caves. Plan to unplug and unwind down a narrow road in our open floor plan, three bed and one bath home. Two bedrooms each have a queen bed while the third has a set of bunk beds. The living room also has two futons. Bedding and towels are not provided, so please bring your own! The kitchen, however, should have most everything you need.

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Shasta Valley

5 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Frenchburg, KY

The idea of Shasta Valley came to us through years of traveling in developing countries and falling in love with communal living and camping culture. We are excited to build or dream and share it with you!Learn more about this land:We are nestled between cave run lake and the north entrance of Red River Gorge off the beaten path. Enjoy 20 Acres of private forest, creeks, waterfalls, and a giant open hill top great for larger groups. We have hilltop car camping and tent camping on a 3 acre field surrounded by forest. Bring your tents, van, overlanders and small campers (pulled with a 4wd) to Shasta Valley!

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A Rustic Ravine Cabin Adventure

26 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents400 acres · Genoa, WV

West Virginia’s Coolest, Newest, Vacation Cabin Rental and Hip Camping Resort! The idea for creating a cabin rental/camping vacation getaway in the Allegheny Mountain Range came to life over several meetings at a Bob Evans restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, between co-owners Paul and Christy Liimatta and Joe Boffo. Joe had been accumulating land in the Genoa, West Virginia, area for several years and had dreamed of building cabins, tree houses and uniquely designed vacation rentals and campsites on a beautiful area called Hampton Ridge. Come and judge for yourself ;)

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Hardwood forest

5 sites · Tents57 acres · Morehead, KY

Learn more about this land:There are several camp sites to choose from. This is natural forest and terrain. You can camp on top of the ridge, near the cliffs, by the cave, or by the creek. If you dont mind a few curious cows and goats you can fish in the pond too. There’s 57 acres to hike. Some trails and a lot of unbroken forest. If you like hiking in Kentucky then you know that you should bring your bug spray if you plan to break some trails..

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Roaring Shoals Farm

1 site · RV600 acres · Jackson, KY

Roaring Shoals Farm is a Black Angus cattle and hay farm. It is a family farm set in the beautiful hills of eastern Kentucky. We have 600 acres of mountains that have amazing views, hiking trails, wildlife and tranquil creeks. Our family would love to welcome you to our farm! Learn more about this land: Roaring Shoals is a family farm. This campsite is a double capacity with full hookup, located in a rural community halfway between Jackson and Salyersville on Highway 30 East. The site is close to the road; however there is much woodland to explore located on the property. We have small waterfall and a natural rock formation that can be hiked to. There is a shoal a very short walk from the campsite that is a wonderful place to enjoy the creek! There is great cellular service if your device uses Verizon towers, as there is a tower on the property. This is the perfect place to come and relax if you are visiting the area. It is approximately 12 miles from a small town with local restaurants and convenience stores. Our farm raised , dry aged black angus beef can be purchased if available; please check availability by calling a few days prior to your stay. You may also purchase firewood that was harvested from our property which is a certified tree farm. Our cattle are raised on another of our properties located a few miles up the road. We would be happy to schedule a time to take you there to see where they are born and raised.

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Trace Space KY

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Wellington, KY

A unique transforming A-frame camping cabin occupies a compact area, certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a wildlife habitat yard and recognized as a certified garden and monarch waystation through monarchwatch.org. TSKY is located 3 miles from Long Bow boat dock on Cave Run Lake, 10 minutes from the Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail, and 18 miles to the adventures in the Red River Gorge. Outdoor seekers and enthusiasts will appreciate the nature trails, the lake's pristine waters, and the opportunity to explore the Daniel Boone National Forest. There are short hikes within a 20-minute drive each offering its own unique discovery; arches, an overlook, a cave, and a 60-foot waterfall nestled within a small scenic canyon. With so much natural beauty to explore, your stay at our A-frame camping cabin is a perfect base place to Embrace Nature's Pace.

Cozy Cabin W/ Lake View & Hot Tub

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Catlettsburg, KY

Welcome to our Little Lakeview Cabin. We set this up for the perfect couples getaway, the view in the fall is breath taking. Morning coffee on the covered front porch, watching the leaves fall and steam rise from the lake is just 😍. Our location is settled in nicely, get the remote feeling, without being super remote. Distance from destination points: * Camp Landing Entertainment District - 15 mins * Tri State Airport - 15 mins * Rush Off Road Park - 15 mins * Grayson Lake - 35 mins * Greenbo Lake - 40 mins * Yatesville Lake - 40 mins * Cave Run Lake - 1.5 hr We are also within delivery area for food partners / Walmart delivery if you prefer to stay in. Now for the goods, Why is it the perfect little getaway you ask? Not only is the cabin in a quiet neighborhood nested on a hill by itself with the perfect view. We have a fenced in side yard with a hot tub, which offers privacy for those (well you know) moments. You’ll also have access to a propane grill, Outdoor heater (seasonal only), Outdoor games (Corn hole, Giant Connect 4), Fire pit over looking the lake with seating (We provide one bundle of wood, more can be purchased or you can bring your own). Not looking to be outdoors? No problem, we have some board games available to play, a Roku TV (maybe cozy up and watch a movie), and a Game System preloaded with games to play! This location does not have cell phone service that works very well, which is the perfect time to disconnect from the world. We do offer WIFI, if you choose to be connected, also It powers our Roku Tv. Our cabin is an open floor plan, as you can see from the photos. We have a queen size bed with sheets that will knock you out faster then (Fred Flintstone) only some will know who that is. Our couch / futon folds out and can accommodate 2 more people kind of snug. We have a full oven with cooking utensils and spices. Mini Fridge with freezer with enough space to store food for a few days. K Cup coffee machine with creamer and k cups on hand. We would like to think we have everything you need to make yourself at home, minus clothes. If you find your self needing something that should be there. Let us know, this is a fresh new build and you will be one of the first guest to stay and enjoy our cozy cabin. We also offer Self Check In, you will receive your door code the day of check in. So you can come and go as you please. Note: We do have a security camera in place, showing the traffic coming up the hill in to the driveway. This is the only location with camera access, so you can retain the privacy you desire. Also we designed this cabin for 2 people comfortably, however as mentioned above, the futon can accommodate to smaller individuals as needed. With that said we have a cap of 4 occupants maximum.

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Pine Tree RV Park

2 sites · RVs35 acres · Frenchburg, KY

My campground has 3 gravel hookups. Each hookup has city water, 50 amp electric, and sewer hookup. If you need 30 amp, I will rent a refundable reducer for $20. My house is nearby. Beautiful Cave Run Lake is nearby. It is 6 miles from the campground. One can hike, fish, kayak, boat ride etc…. We are 21 miles from Natural Bridge and 15 miles from Red River Gorge!!

The best camping near Yatesville Lake State Park guide

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The outdoors life can’t get any better than it already is at Yatesville Lake State Park. With 2,300 acres of lake, three islands, rugged backwoods hiking and a golf course that is considered one of the best in the country, what more could you want? Rent a houseboat and float out on the lake, or “boat-in” to your own private island campsite. Hike through the wooded Eastern Kentucky foothills to find the most dramatic view of the lake or tee-off on the immaculate and incredible Eagle Ridge Golf Course. Whatever you end up doing, you’ll want to stay the entire weekend because this campground was named one of the best in all of Kentucky and Tennessee! It’s all good here, like, seriously good. So why don’t you pack up the clubs, the kayak, the delicious s’mores ingredients and get here already?

When to go

The ideal time to visit Yatesville Lake State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it can be quite busy. Winters are less crowded but may be too chilly for some outdoor adventures.

Know before you go

Check the weather forecast and pack accordingly to ensure a comfortable visit.
Be aware of park hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, and plan your activities within this timeframe.
Remember to bring sunscreen and insect repellent to protect against the elements.
Stay informed about any trail closures or area restrictions during your visit.
Accessibility options are available; contact the Frankfort Office at (502) 564-2172 for more information.