A Year-Round Campground In Kentucky, Callie’s Offers Lake Views And Incredible Hiking Nearby

Callie’s Lake and Campground in Red River Gorge, Kentucky, is a year-round camping destination with various amenities and beautiful scenery.

Camping is a favorite activity and way to relax in Kentucky and one of the most popular questions when we share a campground is whether or not it is open year-round. While the warmer months are more common for camping, there are still plenty of families who wish to set up camp any time of year. There are definitely great options for this and one year-round campground in Kentucky to consider is Callie's Lake and Campground in Red River Gorge. This property sits around a lovely little lake and is close to all of the hiking trails and adventure of the Gorge, so take a closer look at this favorite year-round campground in Kentucky.

Daniel Boone National Forest is a natural oasis in our state and Callie's Lake and Campground is close to many favorite trails and features of the area.

The 50-acre property is minutes from adventurous Red River Gorge and since it is open all year long, you can set up camp whenever is most convenient for you and your schedule.

While summertime and even fall are popular camping seasons in Kentucky, many wonder where they can go for camping in other months of the year, especially with our up and down weather.

Callie's offers every type of site from full hook up to primitive sites and the scenery is beautiful. The staff is friendly and helpful and while not every amenity is offered all year long, the campground is open every month.

If tent camping is your favorite way to relax, Callie's offers several sites that are first come, first serve.

Full hookups, water and electric sites, and electric only sites are also available. You can see a lay out of the property and sites on the campground's map, linked on its site below.

The Country Store at the campground is a favorite feature and offers all the supplies you'd need, as well as a restaurant.

The store does close December 1st through March 1st, so if you want off season camping with this amenity, try for November or March. There are other options for shopping and dining out in the Gorge if you visit during the winter.

Don't forget your fishing gear when you book a site so you can spend time on the banks of the stocked lake.

During the summer there is also a designated swimming area and you can take your kayak out, you just can't fish from it.

While you'll definitely want to explore the nearby trails, the campground's property is also lovely on its own.

There's a nice playground for the kids and it's also pet friendly as long as you keep your dog on a leash and clean up after him. Guests even rave about the clean bathhouse with hot water!

If you're lucky, you may visit during an event or be treated to live music by the large bonfire area.

This campground has a great sense of community, so it's ideal for multiple families to camp together, but is also secluded enough for a quiet getaway. And since it's a year-round campground in Kentucky, you can choose when to take your adventure.

Callie's Lake and Campground is a welcoming place to stay when you visit Red River Gorge. And if you miss out on prime camping season, don't worry! This year-round campground in Kentucky offers sites all year long and this area of our state is beautiful in every season. Have you stayed at Callie's? What is your favorite year-round campground in Kentucky? Let us know in the comments!

For more information and to check availability, visit the Callie's Campground website and follow along with them on Facebook.

And if you need hiking suggestions in the Gorge, check out this waterfall hike in Kentucky that's all about the journey.

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