Rockcastle Riverside is a serene retreat nestled along the banks of the Kentucky River, providing a perfect blend of nature and convenience for campers and RV enthusiasts. This charming campground offers a variety of camping options, including tent sites and RV spaces, with basic amenities to cater to all visitors.
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Promotional Information: Rockcastle Riverside is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a mix of affordability and adventure. While prices may vary based on demand, it remains a cost-effective option for those looking to enjoy nature without breaking the bank.
Guests appreciate the scenic beauty and friendly staff, with many highlighting the availability during off-season. However, some note that while the site offers value, the road conditions and limited facilities can be drawbacks. Prices for tent camping were considered high by one visitor, but overall, it remains a favorable spot for those seeking an adventurous and affordable stay.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
It's not a bad place, but we were just passing through for the night. It was $20 a spot for each of our tents in the off-season -this seemed a little high for tent camping with no electricity. All the bathrooms and showers were off except for one unmarked shower/bathroom at the main building. Host was nice and dropped our wood off to us. I'm sure it's a fun spot for music spots and fests, just didn't meet our needs for a cheap camp spot to crash.
The campground itself is nice, what they don't tell you is the road to get here is very rough and narrow. When you look up the coordinates on Google maps, it dropped you about 2½ miles before the actual location.
Quiet campground with super friendly people, plenty of space between sites right by the river. Water and power at the sites, and campground has a dump station.
Greeted by John the owner. Very friendly. We love the off leash dog freedom. Rockcastle River was perfect for our golden to play..Simple, great people. Highly recommend this place. 20 sites. Firing for each, electrical and water hook ups. And stage for music festivals ,, scenic drive to get there off Highway 75. If you’re an off-road her it’s near wildcat Mountain Off-road park.
This place was a much needed escape after driving straight up from Texas to see land that was a bust. We were the only primitive campers and were able to be right by the river access. Which I wouldn’t recommend during a busier time but people only came by a couple times and were very respectful of how quite it is. Our dogs loved the no leash rule and even met a older dog there. He seemed timid but we realized he was just trying to take our dogs on a property tour haha. He may have been the on site dog because the day before he made his way down to the river. He handled our young brother dogs very well if he was a permanent resident. If we are ever traveling through we will be stopping by again 💚