Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Gold City, KY
Nestled in the scenic Appalachian region of Kentucky, Gold City offers a variety of camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts, ranging from RV adventurers to tent campers and those seeking the tranquility of dispersed camping. Upstream from the picturesque Red River Gorge, RV camping is a popular choice with amenities available at well-equipped campgrounds like the Daniel Boone National Forest, where visitors can enjoy spacious sites, picnic areas, and stunning views of lush woodlands and towering limestone cliffs. For a traditional experience, tent camping can be found at nearby Kentucky State Parks, such as Zilpo Recreation Area, which features numerous campsites surrounded by serene lakes and abundant wildlife, making it ideal for stargazing and afternoon hikes.
For those seeking a more rugged experience, dispersed camping is permitted in designated backcountry areas, offering solitude amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. Adventurers will love exploring the numerous hiking trails that wind through the forested landscape, leading to stunning vistas and crystal-clear streams. Whether you prefer the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of a tent, or the raw experience of dispersed camping, Gold City serves as an excellent base for immersing yourself in Kentucky's vibrant outdoor lifestyle.
Tailwater Campground in Allen County is located 35 min east of Bowling Green, KY with an elevation of 488 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites. The campground is open all year. 49 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 52 and 115 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 48 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Bledsoe Creek Campground is part of Bledsoe Creek State Park in Tennessee (48 min northeast of Nashville, TN) with an elevation of 507 feet. There are a total of 68 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 65 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 87 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 with grill. 65 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cages Bend Campground in Sumner County is located just 14 min east of Hendersonville, TN with an elevation of 479 feet. There are a total of 42 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 87 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Cedar Creek Campground in Wilson County is located 44 min east of Hendersonville, TN with an elevation of 453 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 58 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 42 and 97 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 58 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Mammoth Cave Campground is part of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky (42 min northeast of Bowling Green, KY) with an elevation of 599 feet. There are a total of 110 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. 100 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 27 and 92 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, wifi, general store, laundry facility, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails, floating sports.
Maple Springs Campground is part of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky (1 hr 3 min northeast of Bowling Green, KY) with an elevation of 776 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites including 1 boat site. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 50 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 $50.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Defeated Creek Park Campground in Smith County is located 53 min west of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 528 feet. There are a total of 150 campsites including 148 boat sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to mid November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 179 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $36.00. Some amenities include shower, boat site, dump station, general store, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Seven Points Campground in Wilson County is located 38 min north of Smyrna, TN with an elevation of 514 feet. There are a total of 60 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 58 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 190 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 58 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Salt Lick Creek Campground in Jackson County is located 48 min northwest of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 568 feet. There are a total of 143 campsites including 143 boat sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 149 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Lock A Campground in Cheatham County is located 43 min southeast of Clarksville, TN with an elevation of 410 feet. There are a total of 45 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 38 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails, floating sports.
Long Branch Campground in Smith County is located 30 min west of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 511 feet. There are a total of 58 campsites including 57 boat sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of November. 57 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 156 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 57 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Dale Hollow Damsite Campground in Clay County is located 51 min north of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 550 feet. There are a total of 76 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 75 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 29 and 103 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 74 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $32.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, wifi, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Floating Mill Park Campground in Putnam County is located just 23 min southwest of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 692 feet. There are a total of 105 campsites including 65 boat sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of November. 65 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 92 sites have electric and water hookups. 5 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Ragland Bottom Campground in White County is located 36 min southwest of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 723 feet. There are a total of 55 campsites including 28 boat sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of November. 44 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 125 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 38 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Kendall Campground in Russell County is located 1 hr 26 min northeast of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 607 feet. There are a total of 112 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 115 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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