Best camping near Island
45 campgrounds · 45 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Island, 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 45 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Malone State Park
Good
27.5 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)
81Elite
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#2
Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
Fair
38.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Cave Creek Rough River Lake camping area in Kentucky offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills. Nearby activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and swimming. The…
Why 79: live conditions (fair)
79Top-rated
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#3
Rough River State Park
Fair
39.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Rough River State Park camping area, located in Kentucky, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both primitive and RV camping sites, equipped…
Why 79: live conditions (fair)
79Top-rated
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#4
Riverview Park at Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
Good
49.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite is a secluded camping area located in the state of Kentucky. Nestled amidst nature, this campground offers a peaceful and serene…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#5
Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
Fair
41.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Laurel Branch Campground, located in the Rough River Lake area of Kentucky, boasts stunning views of the surrounding forest and lake. Nearby points of interest include the Rough…
Why 79: live conditions (fair)
79Top-rated
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#6
Axtel - Rough River Lake
Fair
41.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Axtel - Rough River Lake camping area, situated in Kentucky, is a picturesque destination for nature enthusiasts. The campground offers a range of amenities for campers to ensure…
Why 79: live conditions (fair)
79Top-rated
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#7
Tower Rock Campsite
Good
57.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Tower Rock Campsite is a popular camping destination in Kentucky. Located on the bank of the Ohio River, the campsite offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding hills…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#8
Vastwood Co Park
Fair
37.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Flood watch
Vastwood Co Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Kentucky. This campground offers numerous amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The park…
Why 78: live conditions (fair)
78Top-rated
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#9
North Fork - Rough River Lake
Fair
42.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
North Fork - Rough River Lake camping area in Kentucky offers a serene retreat for campers. Situated on the picturesque Rough River Lake, this campground provides a range of…
Why 79: live conditions (fair)
79Top-rated
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#10
Moutardier - Nolin River Lake
Good
53.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Moutardier - Nolin River Lake camping area, located in the state of Kentucky, offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides both RV and tent camping options…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#11
Vastwood Park
Fair
38.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Flood warning — flooding risk· Flood watch
Vastwood Park Camping Area is located in Clark County, Kentucky, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The campground is nestled in the heart of the Daniel…
Why 78: live conditions (fair)
78Top-rated
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#12
Camp Cadiz Campground
Good
58.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Camp Cadiz Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Kentucky. This campground offers a range of amenities that make it a great destination for outdoor…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#13
Second Creek Backcountry Campsite
Good
54.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Located in the state of Kentucky, Second Creek Backcountry Campsite offers a serene camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This camping area is known for its peaceful…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#14
Houchins Ferry
Good
55.0 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)
81Elite
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#15
Houchins Ferry - Mammoth Cave National Park
Good
55.0 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)
81Elite
Camping near Island
The Island area has 45 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 Island
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.