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Tue Jan 5th, 2010 10:35 pm |
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Hi everyone!
You were all so helpful last year when we were searching for a camping area in NC, I thought I would "go to the well" again! We would like to go to Kentucky this spring for a week, no real reason why.
Would anyone be able to suggest an area "not to miss"? We don't care for theme parks, but we love old towns, history and nature. We know nothing about any of the towns or attractions or natural wonders of Kentucky.
Thanks for any suggestions!!!!
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Posted: Tue Jan 5th, 2010 11:09 pm |
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Hello Jan. I have never camped in Kentucky but I have traveled through the state many times and I always loved the Lexington area. It is a beautiful area with horse farms as far as the eye can see. It would be a must for me if I were wanting visit the state.
Follow this link for a some campground suggestions in KY.
http://www.rv-clubs.us/kentucky_rv_campgrounds.html
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Tue Jan 5th, 2010 11:37 pm |
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| I've only driven through, but aren't there supposed to be some really cool caverns or caves there?
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Posted: Wed Jan 6th, 2010 12:27 am |
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Do some checking into the "land between the lakes" area. We've never been there, but some friends have,and loved it. We're going there next summer. There are a number of Corps of Engineers campgrounds there. Supposed to be some great places to go.
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Wed Jan 6th, 2010 12:31 am |
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Kentucky is known for it's blue grass (not literally), it's horses, caves and moonshine.
Eastern Kentucky is where you'll find the mine working world - rough people.
Mammoth Cave National Park is a great place, right off I-65, a liile north of Bowling Green. I've been several times, but it's been quite a few years. There is camping, google Mammoth Cave National Park for more info.
Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace is in Hodgenville, about an hour north of the caves.
The Omish are near by too.
Rough River Dam - State Park is nice and also has camping. It's located west of Elizabethtoen, not far from Hidgenville. Lot's to do in this area.
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Posted: Wed Jan 6th, 2010 12:36 am |
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| Rough River is COE park.
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Wed Jan 6th, 2010 04:19 pm |
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We stayed in Renfro Valley, Kentucky. It is a very beautiful area with lots of history. We stayed at a KOA there. Renfro Valley is right off of I75. There's a lot to see in and area that area.
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Posted: Sat Jan 9th, 2010 02:31 am |
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Never camped in KY. If you are into corvettes, you can spend a couple of hours and go through the corvette museum and factory in Bowling Green.
When I ran the road, stopped quite a few times and went through the museum a couple of times. Plenty of room for an rv at both places.
Just back down the road (south) is Nashville and the "Grand Ol Opry" We enjoyed that also.
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Mon Jan 18th, 2010 08:16 pm |
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Natural Bridge is nice if you like to hike in the great out doors.Need to be some what in shape to hike it but is beautiful.They also have a lift that is a open chair lift so not for the faint at heart.
There is two camp grounds there State I think but we did not camp there.But wished we had after the ride to the COE park at Buckhorn.Unless you like fifty miles of mixing with triaxel trailer coal trucks you don`t really want to pull on by your self.And that was the good way in.The way we got there going by the GPS is another story.The park was beautiful at Buckhorn lake.
Land between the lakes is nice and all the COE parks are nice but better make Reservations soon to get in if staying on a weekend.I have not stayed at any of them but been to some of the parks as we have friends that live there so we camp in there yard when we go there.They have a way for me to make full hookups and free so the price is right.Last edited on Mon Jan 18th, 2010 08:18 pm by Wink
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jspringator
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Posted: Wed Jan 20th, 2010 02:17 am |
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I would advise to schedule your spring trip around Keeneland's Spring Meet, April 2 to 23rd. I would spend a couple of days at the track. I would also go to Keeneland about dawn for the morning workouts. Then go to the track kitchen at Keeneland for breakfast. Google KY bourbon trail. That would be a very interesting day. They give away free samples! Woodford Reserve would be the best one to see. Don't miss a ride down Old Frankfort Pike in my home county, Woodford. Midway (right off Old Frankfort Pike) has several NICE restaurants. I also like Wallace's Station, right on OFP, for lunch. Red river Gorge-Natural Bridge-Sky Bridge (Mountain Pkwy, Slade exit) would be a great day trip. There is a huge difference between the Red River Gorge area of the state and the Central Kentucky-Lexington area of the state. Frankfort, the state's capital, would be a very interesting day trip. Old capitol, KY History Museum the current capitol and Rebbecca Ruth Candy tour would be things I would see. Shakertown (at Pleasant Hill), on Highway 68 between Lexington and Harrodsburg, would be another historical side trip. Try to catch a meal in the dining room. It is outstanding. There is a restored pioneer Fort in Harrodsburg.
The only nice State Campground in the Central Kentucky-Lexington area is the Kentucky Horse Park. I would try to make reservations. There are a few private ones in the area, but the KHP is your best bet.
If you PM me I would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Oh by the way, if you want to see what my hometown Versailles looks like, rent "Elizabethtown". It was shot almost entirely in Versailles. Here is a link to our local Chamber's website. http://woodfordcountyinfo.com/cwt/external/wcpages/tourism/touristinformation.aspx
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Mon Feb 1st, 2010 12:41 am |
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Jan, Kentucky has probably one of the finest State Park systems in the Nation, 52 Parks, (KentuckyStateParks.com) from Columbus-Belmont in Western Ky overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River to Greenbo SP in far NE Ky. In addition, there are numerous COE campgrounds throughout the State. The far Western part of the State has Land Between the Lakes with numerous campgrounds all throughout the area, a couple come to mind--Piney at the southern end of Ky and Lake Barkley to Canal at the northern end. Google--COE campgrounds Ky and LBL. In the central region, in addition to the beautiful State Parks, there are numerous COE campgrounds, Barren River, Nolin River has both COE and a great State Park campground...Rough River has several different groupings of campgrounds. All these central COE campgrounds are developed around large bodies of water, great for all types of water activities. If you folks are of "the" age COE parks are %50 off with the Golden Age or Passport Pass. Otherwise prices run around $20 or so. With a little computer time all these places can be checked out on-line as well as local points of interest...Sorry to be so long-winded, but I am very happy to relate a few of the many beautiful aspects of my State. It does vary so much from the West to the East, from flatland, almost southern/swampy (cypress swamps) of the West to the scenic mountains of the East. You WILL enjoy your visit. Do your homework before coming. Marty Hill
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Posted: Mon Feb 1st, 2010 01:30 pm |
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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
I never dreamed I would get so many responses, and with so much information. You are all so helpful, I can't WAIT to go!
Thanks again!!!!!!~
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Mon Feb 8th, 2010 01:40 am |
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Below are several links to our trip to the KY Horse Park. This is a great area.
http://www.linandnancy.com/kyhorseparkcamp1.html
http://www.linandnancy.com/horsefarms1.html
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Posted: Sat Jun 19th, 2010 12:37 pm |
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| I can't tell you where to go but I can tell you where to stay away from-Jellystone Mammoth Cave. All sites are unlevel we weren't even able to dump our tanks at our FHU sites it was so bad. Noisy, dirty crowded.And $50 buck a night. NEVER AGAIN.
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