Best camping near Pendleton

6 campgrounds · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Pendleton, 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 6 of 6 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Charlestown State Park
#1 Charlestown State Park Good
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Charlestown State Park in Indiana offers a picturesque setting surrounded by forested hills and the Ohio River. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and biking trails as well as a…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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General Butler State Park
#2 General Butler State Park Good
15.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
General Butler State Park in Kentucky offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended and can be made online; nightly fees apply. The…
Why 65: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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Madison City Park
#3 Madison City Park Fair
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Madison City Park in Indiana offers a wonderful camping experience with various amenities to enhance visitors' stay. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained campsites…
Why 61: live conditions (fair) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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Lake Jericho Recreation Area
#4 Lake Jericho Recreation Area Fair
4.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Lake Jericho Recreation Area is a popular camping destination in the state of Kentucky. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The…
Why 58: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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Clifty Falls State Park
#5 Clifty Falls State Park Fair
18.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Clifty Falls State Park is a beautiful camping area in Indiana with stunning views of waterfalls, scenic gorges, and rugged cliffs. The park offers a variety of activities such as…
Why 59: live conditions (fair) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
59Solid
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Lake Shelby Campground
#6 Lake Shelby Campground Fair
19.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Lake Shelby Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Kentucky. Situated near Lake Shelby, this campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 52: live conditions (fair) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
52Solid

Camping near Pendleton

The Pendleton area has 6 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 Pendleton

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.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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