⛺ Camping on public land in Kentucky

29 public places in Kentucky are listed for camping (18 state & public land, 7 state forests, 3 national parks, 1 national forests). 2 have no entry fee. Open any place for its map, directions, fees and the land around it.

Rules, seasons and closures vary by unit. Confirm with the managing agency before you go.

The places

🌲 Daniel Boone National Forest / Red River Gorgefree
🏞️ Mammoth Cave National Parkfree
🗺️ Ash Branch Climbing AreaUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Bald Rock Fork Recreational PreserveUnknown — check official site
🏞️ Camp Nelson National MonumentUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Cane Creek WMAUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Cave Fork Recreational PreserveUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Clay Hill Memorial ForestUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Dennis-Gray WMAUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Drennon Creek State Nature PreserveUnknown — check official site
🌲 Green River State ForestUnknown — check official site
🗺️ James E. Bickford State Nature PreserveUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Jessamine Creek Gorge PreserveUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Jesse Stuart State Nature PreserveUnknown — check official site
🌲 Kentenia State ForestUnknown — check official site
🌲 Kentucky Ridge State ForestUnknown — check official site
🌲 Knobs State Forest and Wildlife Management AreaUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Life Adventure CenterUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Loch Mary ATV ParkUnknown — check official site
🏞️ Mammoth Cave National ParkUnknown — check official site
🌲 Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management AreaUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Miller Fork Recreational PreserveUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Muir ValleyUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation AreaUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Pendergrass-Murray Recreational PreserveUnknown — check official site
🌲 Pennyrile State ForestUnknown — check official site
🗺️ R. F. Tarter WMAUnknown — check official site
🗺️ Tom Dorman State PreserveUnknown — check official site
🌲 Tygarts State ForestUnknown — check official site

More to do in Kentucky

🥾 Hiking · 59 🦌 Hunting · 30 🦉 Birdwatching · 30 📷 Nature Photography · 28 🎣 Fishing · 26 🍄 Mushroom Foraging · 25 🫐 Berry Foraging · 25

Camping in other states

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