Fort Boonesborough State Park includes a reconstructed fort that Daniel Boone and other men first built in 1775. Situated along the banks of the Kentucky River, the park has a campground with 167 sites that have electrical and water hook-ups. Campers have access to showers, restrooms, laundry facilities and an activities building large enough to handle 150 people. The park, which is open year round, also has a small grocery store where campers check in. Additional features include a museum, an outdoor swimming pool and hiking trails. Campers can also fish in the Kentucky River. The fort itself has cabins, blockhouses, furnishings and craft demonstrations.
Fort Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesborough Road
Richmond, KY 40475
859-527-3131
parks.ky.gov
Roughly 14 miles to the south of Richmond in the town of Berea, the Walnut Meadows Campground has RV sites that come with water and electric hook-ups of either 20-, 30- or 50-amp electric. Some of the sites are also full hook-ups with sewer connections. The property includes a swimming pool, laundry facilities, Internet access, restrooms, heated and air conditioned bath houses and a recreation barn. A grocery store is located within walking distance of the campground, while primitive sites for tent camping are also on the grounds. Groups and clubs are welcome at a campground that hosts various events such as gospel nights and live musical entertainment.
Walnut Meadows Campground
711 Paint Lick Road
Berea, KY 40403
859-986-6180
walnutmeadowcampground.com
The Oh Kentucky Campground and RV Park, which is approximately 14 miles south of Richmond, has 70 pull-through RV sites that have water and electric connections up to 50 amps. Of those sites, 42 are full hook-ups with sewer also available. The campground also has an unlimited number of tent sites in both open and shaded areas. Two swimming pools, showers with ceramic tiles, a dump station and a coin-operated laundry are some of the facilities on a property that has an activity room ideal for groups. Another real plus is an on-site grocery store and deli. LP gas and firewood are available for sale. The campground is conveniently located 1/4 of a mile off an exit of Interstate 75.
Oh! Kentucky Campground and RV Park
562 Paint Lick Road (Hwy 21 W)
Berea, KY 40403-9502
859-986-1150
ohkentuckycampground.com
