Best camping near Carlisle
33 campgrounds · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carlisle, Kentucky — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 33 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Red River Gorge Geological Area
Good
42.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Red River Gorge Geological Area in Kentucky is a popular camping destination, offering a range of amenities and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#2
Bullock Pen Lake Ramp - DFWR
Good
47.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Bullock Pen Lake Ramp DFWR Camping Area in Kentucky offers 11 first-come-first-serve campsites with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding forest. The campground amenities…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#3
Boltz Lake Ramp - DFWR
Fair
42.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Boltz Lake Ramp DFWR camping area in Kentucky offers serene views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and boating. The campground…
Why 79: live conditions (fair)
79Top-rated
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#4
Tunnel Ridge Road
Good
40.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Tunnel Ridge Road camping area, located in Kentucky, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to make your stay comfortable…
Why 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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#5
Natural Bridge State Park
Good
41.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Natural Bridge State Park camping area in Kentucky offers a range of amenities that cater to campers' needs. The campground provides both primitive and developed campsites…
Why 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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#6
Koomer Ridge Campground
Good
42.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Koomer Ridge Campground, located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground…
Why 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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#7
Koomer Ridge Rec Area
Good
42.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Koomer Ridge Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance your camping…
Why 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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#8
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Fair
33.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Fort Boonesborough State Park in Kentucky offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak seasons, and there are nightly…
Why 76: live conditions (fair)
76Top-rated
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#9
White Sulphur Horse Camp
Fair
28.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
White Sulphur Horse Camp is a popular camping area located in the state of Kentucky. This campground offers a range of amenities to make the camping experience comfortable and…
Why 75: live conditions (fair)
75Top-rated
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#10
Boat Ramp - Elmer Davis Lake - DFWR
Fair
48.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Boat Ramp Elmer Davis Lake DFWR Camping Area in Kentucky is a first-come-first-serve campground with 38 campsites available. The campground amenities include drinking water…
Why 79: live conditions (fair)
79Top-rated
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#11
Clear Creek Rec Area
Fair
29.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Clear Creek Recreation Area in Kentucky offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the Lake Cumberland reservoir. The area provides numerous activities such as…
Why 75: live conditions (fair)
75Top-rated
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#12
Turkey Foot Campground FREE
Good
59.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Turkey Foot Campground is a free camping area located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in southern Kentucky. The campground offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#13
Turkey Foot Campground
Good
59.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Turkey Foot Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Kentucky. Situated in a scenic location, it offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#14
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Good
55.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site is a well-equipped camping area located in Kentucky. The campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. There are…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#15
Sparta Campground
Good
55.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Sparta Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Kentucky. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
Camping near Carlisle
The Carlisle area has 33 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Carlisle
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.