Sunday, January 21, 2018

RV Campground KY: Best Locations For Family Retreats

By Lisa Schmidt


A vacation is never really complete without a night or two by a campsite, with dinners by a bonfire. Camping in Kentucky offers just what you are looking for, a serene environment where you can savor the best of what nature has to offer. If you are looking for an RV campground KY, the following spots should be high on your list.

One of the most visited locations by campers is Manchester. It situated within the Daniel Boone National Forest. Many camping families regularly flock it for the breathtaking views of mountains and forests. The whole area has a Native American heritage that makes it different from other cities.

A large number of wild animals roam the camping areas and surrounding forests. Lately, deer and turkey populations have appeared to be on the rise. The wildlife office also introduced a decent number of elk not too long ago. You will see a couple of them after setting up base.

For visitors with a passion for canoeing, the Mammoth Cave National Park is their best refuge. Most of the local shops offer rental canoes. A guided canoe tour can also be provided in case you do not wish to venture out unaccompanied. This should take no less than three hours.

Since you will spend your time in the area camping, you should be free to take as much time as you want canoeing. Make sure you adhere to all safety rules so as to avoid getting injured. The two local rivers, Green and Nolin, have endless twists and turns that are excellent for adventurous canoeists. As you paddle downstream, you will come across lots of birds, reptiles, turkey, deer and beavers.

Most camping groups in the park also love to take the guided trip from Nolin River Dam to Houchins Ferry. The trip begins at the foot of the majestic Dismal Rock. The whole course downstream is shaded from the sunlight owing to the dense canopies provided by the trees. The course was once traversed by steam boats transporting asphalt in the beginning of the 1900s.

There is a healthy fish population for campers who are keen on fishing. The two rivers are home to catfish, black bass, perch, blue gill, muskellunge and crappie among many other fish species. You are assured of a decent catch any time of the year. However, spring and summer often record the most amounts of fish.

While size limits do apply, one does not need a license to fish within the park boundaries. You should watch out for the equipment you bring along though. The only tools allowed are poles, rods, trots, reels and throw lines.

Another perfect spot is Otter Creek. To get to it, head southwest from Louisville for about 25 miles. It is next to the Ohio River. Entrants aged twelve onwards pay $3 a day. Younger entrants do not get charged.

The site is renowned for its numerous activities. You can go mountain biking, picnicking, fishing, horseback riding or hunting. The campground is closed most of the year except peak seasons from the final week of March.




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