Best camping near Smiths Grove

31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Smiths Grove, 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 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Turnhole Bend Backcountry Campsite
#1 Turnhole Bend Backcountry Campsite Good
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Turnhole Bend is a beautiful backcountry campsite located within Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. This secluded camping area offers stunning views of the Green River and is…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Green River
#2 Green River Good
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Located in the state of Kentucky, the Green River camping area offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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River Floodplain Campsites
#3 River Floodplain Campsites Good
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
The River Floodplain Campsites in Kentucky offer a serene and picturesque camping experience for nature lovers. This campground provides various amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Mammoth Cave
#4 Mammoth Cave Good
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Mammoth Cave camping area, located in the state of Kentucky, offers a variety of amenities to cater to campers' needs. The campground provides both tent and RV camping options…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Mammoth Cave Campground
#5 Mammoth Cave Campground Good
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Mammoth Cave Campground, located in the state of Kentucky, offers a fantastic camping experience surrounded by the natural beauty of Mammoth Cave National Park. The campground…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Sal Hollow Backcountry Campsite
#6 Sal Hollow Backcountry Campsite Good
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Sal Hollow Backcountry Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in Kentucky. Nestled within the Mammoth Cave National Park, this campsite offers a multitude of amenities for…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Mammoth Cave - Mammoth Cave National Park
#7 Mammoth Cave - Mammoth Cave National Park Good
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Mammoth Cave National Park, located in the state of Kentucky, offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities, making it a…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Maple Springs
#8 Maple Springs Good
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Maple Springs Camping Area, located in the state of Kentucky, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and pit…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Maple Springs Group Campground
#9 Maple Springs Group Campground Good
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Maple Springs Group Campground, located in Kentucky, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Back Country Site
#10 Back Country Site Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Back Country Site camping area in Kentucky is a remote and picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground offers a truly immersive and secluded camping…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Houchins Ferry
#11 Houchins Ferry Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°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 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Houchins Ferry  - Mammoth Cave National Park
#12 Houchins Ferry - Mammoth Cave National Park Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°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 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Homestead Backcountry Campsite
#13 Homestead Backcountry Campsite Good
12.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Homestead Backcountry Campsite is a popular camping area located in the state of Kentucky. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Three Springs Backcountry Campsite
#14 Three Springs Backcountry Campsite Good
12.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
The Three Springs Backcountry Campsite is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. This remote camping area is perfect for those seeking a peaceful and secluded…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Raymer Hollow Backcountry Campsite
#15 Raymer Hollow Backcountry Campsite Good
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Raymer Hollow Backcountry Campsite is a secluded camping area located in Kentucky. This campsite offers a rustic camping experience with limited amenities. There are no designated…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Smiths Grove

The Smiths Grove area has 31 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 Smiths Grove

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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