Best Places to RV in Kentucky

Best Places to RV

Kentucky is a traveler’s paradise with a unique combination of experiences to unlock. From the most expansive cave system in the world to the most thoroughbred horse farms of any state, Kentucky offers something for everyone.

Learn more about the best places to RV in Kentucky with our expert team at Mark Wahlberg RV below!

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Where to Park the RV: Louisville South KOA Holiday

Did you know that there are more bourbon barrels in the state of Kentucky than people? That’s got to be a good sign that there’s something good to drink in this state especially when you’re following the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Distilleries across the state go the extra mile to produce the best bourbon in the world, many of which line one street in downtown Louisville, including:

  • Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
  • Evan Williams Bourbon Experience.
  • Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company.
  • Michter’s American Whiskeys.
  • Old Forester Distilling Company.

Lexington, Kentucky

Where to Park the RV: Kentucky Horsepark Campground

Lexington, Kentucky, is a well of historical experiences waiting to be untapped. Visit:

  • Aviation Museum of Kentucky, offering aircraft from every chapter of American airflight.
  • The Kentucky Theatre, delighting picture show goers for nearly a century.
  • The Mary Todd Lincoln House, homestead of the 16th First Lady of the United States.

This southern city is also famously tied to the country’s horseracing roots. Visit the Keeneland Racetrack for the Blue Grass Stakes where people from all over the world (including the Queen of England) gather to get a glimpse of what’s in store for the Kentucky Derby.

Mammoth Cave National Park

Where to Park the RV: Cave Country RV Campground

The state of Kentucky lies on a premiere slab of unique limestone making it the perfect breeding ground of caves. Here, you’ll find more than 130 explorable caves, including Mammoth Cave National Park.

This behemoth of a cave system can’t be missed as the longest cave system in the entire world. Not only can you take cave tours, rides horses, and hike more than 80 miles of trails within the park, you’ll be doing so in one of the world’s internationally designated world heritage sites. So, you know your trip down this rabbit hole is bound to be a special one.

If you plan to explore all of cave country, be sure to add these spots to your list as well:

  • Carter Caves State Park.
  • Diamond Caverns.
  • Louisville Mega-Cavern.

Red River Gorge

Where to Park the RV: 4 Guys RV Park at the Gorge

In the later part of the 18th century, the folk hero Daniel Boone found himself traversing the rolling hills of southeastern Kentucky now named after him. Smack in the middle of Daniel Boone National Forest, you’ll find one of the most highly sought-after climbing destinations around the globe: Red River Gorge.

You’ll find more than 4,000 climbable routes within the gorge with the most popular being:

  • Cheaper Than a Movie.
  • Crack Attack.
  • Diamond in the Rough.
  • Party Time.
  • Tissue Tiger.

If you’d rather go more horizontal than vertical, hike out to Natural Bridge, a naturally occurring sandstone rock bridge spanning a whopping 65 feet into the air. There are also plenty of boating opportunities along the 10-mile whitewater stretch that winds through the gorge.

Ready to See Kentucky?

See every nook and cranny of Kentucky with your RV. Be sure to get it tuned up with our specialized RV service team at Mark Wahlberg RV before you set out to avoid any metaphorical speed bumps along the way.

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