Best camping near Franklin
54 campgrounds · 54 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Franklin, 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 54 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bledsoe Creek State Park
Good
26.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Bledsoe Creek State Park in Tennessee offers 57 campsites, including both RV and tent sites. The campground is first-come, first-served and offers amenities such as a bathhouse…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#2
Walnut Creek Marina
Good
27.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Walnut Creek Marina Camping area in Kentucky is a picturesque camping site located on the banks of Lake Cumberland. The surrounding views of the lake and lush green forests make…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#3
Barren River Lake State Park
Good
29.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Barren River Lake State Park camping area, located in Kentucky, offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides 99 spacious campsites with electric and water…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#4
Tailwater Below Dam - Barren River Lake
Good
26.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
The Tailwater below Dam Barren River Lake camping area in Kentucky is a tranquil spot with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Located near Glasgow, this campground is…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#5
Barren River Tailwater
Good
26.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
The Barren River Tailwater camping area is located in the state of Kentucky, offering a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#6
Baileys Point - Barren River Lake
Good
28.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Baileys Point is a picturesque camping area located on Barren River Lake in Kentucky. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience. With a…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#7
Camp Light
Good
28.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
The Camp Light Camping Area in Tennessee provides scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains and nearby hiking trails at Frozen Head State Park. The campground offers primitive…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#8
Cages Bend - Old Hickory Lake
Good
29.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Cages Bend Old Hickory Lake Camping Area in Tennessee offers a picturesque camping experience with stunning lake views and nearby hiking trails. The campground has 62 campsites…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#9
Narrows Boat Ramp - DFWR
Good
30.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Narrows Boat Ramp - Dfwr camping area is located in the state of Kentucky and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a boat ramp, making it a…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#10
The Narrows - Barren River Lake
Good
30.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Narrows Barren River Lake Camping Area is located in Glasgow, Kentucky, and offers some stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The campground is situated in a dense…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#11
Lake Malone State Park
Good
35.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Lake Malone State Park camping area is located in the state of Kentucky. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#12
Cedar Creek - Old Hickory Lake
Good
31.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Cedar Creek Old Hickory Lake camping area in Tennessee offers breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The campground offers a variety of activities, including…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#13
Houchins Ferry
Good
37.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Houchins Ferry camping area, located in Kentucky, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With a picturesque setting along the Green River, this campground provides 12…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#14
Houchins Ferry - Mammoth Cave National Park
Good
37.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Houchins Ferry campground, located in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, offers campers a serene and scenic camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#15
Beaver Creek - Barren River Lake
Good
32.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Beaver Creek - Barren River Lake camping area is located in the state of Kentucky and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious campsites…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Franklin
The Franklin area has 54 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 Franklin
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?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.