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    Bowling Green KOA

    2.6 (28 reviews)

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    The smile says it all! Thank you, KOA Bowling Green!

    AN A+ STAY! After a day of travel and meetings, pulling into the KOA was refreshing! The grounds are beautiful. The staff is so welcoming! Big smiles and great customer service. The deluxe cabin is waterfront and so welcoming. The ducks are an added bonus! Tree-lined and everything a campground should be. Activities and amenities are at your fingertips. If you have not experienced the Bowling Green KOA, it is a must! Well done, KOA

    Broken fire pit
    Sonia F.

    Pros: Overall nice campground, two fishing lakes, a swimming pool, kids playground, dog park, miniature golf and paddle boats. Also, very friendly staff. Cons: I guess it depends on the site but we were somewhat disappointed with ours. The one fire pit on our site was broken and totally dysfunctional. The other fire pit had a dented/broken top on it. Also, the sewer drain for our site was very high for some reason making it difficult to dump our tanks. Lastly, it was Memorial Day weekend with a full park and the store closed at 6:00 pm on Sunday evening. That just really surprised us I guess so we were not able to get any more wood for the evening.

    Deep scratch between silver stripes.
    Mike B.

    Dump. Its a dump. If you care about your rv then you won't stay here. They are so bad about trimming trees that my coach has scratches down the side of it now. Fire pit had grass growing out of it. BBQ still full of charcoal and ashes. WiFi was terrible so don't plan on doing any business while you are there. Sewer connection was broken and required a brick to hold it in place. Laziness or cheapness about trimming trees and cleaning. Was told by one worker that the maintenance/tree trimmer quit. Clearly obvious. Location wasn't bad. Wasn't loud. If you don't like dogs then I wouldn't walk into the office where some obnoxious white dog ran around barking.

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    Great friendly staff, nice bathrooms, level sites. So why not 5 stars? The putt putt in front smelled like sewage.

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    Nice place. Nothing fancy. Clean. Adequate bathrooms, playground and camping sites. Nice staff.

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    Mammoth Cave National Park

    Mammoth Cave National Park

    4.4
    (489 reviews)
    26.3 mi

    We had to cancel Mammoth Cave twice, but so glad we were able to come. We enjoyed the two our tour…read moreand a break from the heat in a 54 degree cave. There is over 640 steps and areas to squeeze through/dunk/sideways around. We had several wow moments. The pictures don't do it justice. I would definitely return and do the longer tour.

    We did the Frozen Niagara tour. It is the part of the cave where the most formations are, and other…read moretours go to this part too. This one is only a half-mile long. If you are physically able, I suggest doing a different tour such as the Historic Tour which are longer. Also for the Frozen Niagara tour, we had to be bussed to/from the entrance, vs other tours the entrance is right by the visitor center. The tour guides were informed. A few issues: when they turned off all the lights so we could see how dark it was, they kept them off far too long. Also, on the way back the shuttle dropped us off at a different place from where we were picked up. I understand we had to walk over a special mat so we didn't carry bacteria out of the cave. But they didn't say where we were or how to get back to the visitor center. I had to ask, which I thought was weird.

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    Our guide telling us about the days where you could scribe your name on the walls of caves. Nice fella!
    Our guide telling us about the days where you could scribe your name on the walls of caves. Nice fella!
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    08.29.25
    08.29.25 There are two seasons of operation at Mammoth Cave: winter and summer. Summer is the most popular time to visit

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    08.29.25 There are two seasons of operation at Mammoth Cave: winter and summer. Summer is the most popular time to visit
    Beech Bend Park

    Beech Bend Park

    3.1
    (68 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    When most people think of amusement parks and coasters in the Kentucky area, they either think of…read moreKentucky Kingdom or the out of state parks Holiday World, Kings Island, or Dollywood. But while Beech Bend isn't as nearly as well known or have as high profile coasters as those parks, it shouldn't be ignored. This is because Beech Bend has an excellent thrilling coaster in Kentucky Rumbler, which is a relatively smooth wooden coaster that is filled with a mix of forces and airtime that will make you want to go on it again and again. Additionally, Beech Bend has some very interesting flat rides you generally only see at fairs, but here you ride them over and over again instead of having to pay per ride. Plus, admission is quite affordable, especially if you buy it in advance, and parking is free, so Beech Bend will not set you back a lot. With that in mind, Beech Bend, while it lacks the high profile coasters of the parks that surround it, is a nice, charming, and affordable small park that should not be missed if you are in the area.

    When I see such mixed reviews on a place, I feel obligated to give a honest and detailed review…read more This was written in June 2023. Prices to get in the amusement/water park are $44.99 plus tax for anyone over 48" but there are a few offers that can get you in cheaper. I strongly suggest using a discount, as this park is not worth the full price. You are allowed to bring one water bottle per person and you should because there are limited areas of shade. The two star review is because of the following: First, like many of the prior reviews have stated, the rides are old, unkept, and rickety. A few are even dangerous. The Wild Mouse gave me a bruised leg and sore neck. The main attraction for thrill seekers is the Kentucky Rambler, which was closed when we were there. There were other rides closed too. Second, most of the snack huts were closed. The lines at the opened concessions were long and moved slow. Of course food is overpriced too. I would recommend bringing your lunch/snacks in a cooler and going outside the park for eating. They allow you to go and come with a stamp. There are shaded picnic tables outside the park if you bring your lunch. You can't bring coolers of food inside. Third, the park is overrun with tweens and teens. Ages 12 and up are allowed in without an adult. My 9 year old son rode the bumper cars and got bumped really hard by a unsupervised teenager. I was worried he may have gotten whiplash. Fourth, our experience with the staff was pleasant and the only reason we gave 2 stars instead of 1 star. The staff enforced the rules and took their jobs seriously. Many of them joked around with my son. In conclusion, if you are an area tween or teen with a season pass, this park may be worthwhile. If you have kiddos under 5 years old, there are a number of kiddie rides that are safe enough. The water park also has a nice little kids section. The free parking and free sunscreen is a plus. If you arrive when they open, lines for rides aren't long, especially on weekdays. Again, if you pay full price for your tickets and don't bring your own food, you will probably be disappointed. However, if you pack food and get a discount, you may be able to enjoy yourself if you fancy low budget fair rides. I recommend Holiday World, about an hour from Beech Bend, it's well worth the drive. Holiday World is clean and the rides are safe. If you go to Holiday World in May, your tickets would be cheaper than Beech Bend.

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    Kentucky Rumbler roller coaster
    Kentucky Rumbler roller coaster
    Beech Bend flat rides
    Beech Bend flat rides
    Roads go through the park left you little room to get through especially if you were pulling a trailer or driving a large class A

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    Roads go through the park left you little room to get through especially if you were pulling a trailer or driving a large class A
    Tail Water Campground

    Tail Water Campground

    4.0
    (1 review)
    17.5 mi

    A hard four and a half, very close five. It's very well maintained and camp host was nice and…read moreavailable at the check-in booth at the entrance. Most of the campers were locals or from nearby. The sites are slightly close, but with a lot of green space. The people next to us had several tents set up and one was even placed in our site... some people just don't know proper campground manners and this isn't the first time I'd experienced that. I can't speak on the rates or the booking process, it wasn't my turn for that task. I do know that he booked it through the recreation.gov After check in, there is a sharp left turn into the row of sites. If you're rig is big, don't risk it, just go straight and enter into the site area from the back. Several sites are water front, but not really accessible to the water. The body of water isn't the lake though, it's more of the channel from the dam to Barren River Lake. The boat ramp about midway in the campground, is a great fishing spot, if the dam isn't open. Catfish are the scores, but not when we were there, while there was too much water current from the open dam. It's in the western region of Kentucky, about two and a half hours from Lexington, so I don't recommend it for a short trip from here. Glasgow is the closest larger city and that was about twenty minutes away. If you're a BBQ restaurant lover, Glasgow is your place. We passed so many, I lost count.

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    Do the dam thing! Right outside of the campground.
    Do the dam thing! Right outside of the campground.
    The playground
    The playground
    Fishing and writing off of the ramp... the water level is up.

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    Fishing and writing off of the ramp... the water level is up.
    Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort

    Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort

    2.8
    (16 reviews)
    24.8 mi

    The staff really goes out of their way to accommodate you. This was a passing through rv campground…read morefor us. I see staff maintaining the gravel roads that give way to the heavy rains and they make sure the lots are safe. If you're not happy with the site they will find you another one. It's always full during the weekends. There's a short lull and then we get new neighbors sometimes the very same day the last folks left within an hour or so! Beautiful large green area for your dogs to explore. Has large swimming pool, basketball hoop, and put put. Only one laundry facility. It uses CSC Go. You'll see lots of deers when entering or leaving the park so slow down. Glasgow or Bowling Green are your go-to for big stores shopping or groceries about 15-30 minutes away. We got this campsite booked coming back this way again. We'll be back for sure!

    We were passing through on our way North and scheduled two night stay…read more The park is fairly close to a main highway that runs through Kentucky and within the Mammoth Cave National Park. Checkin is easy and straight forward, they had us find our own site and call back with number. We found a nice backin, full hookup site in the shade with open space to one side of us. Not all sites have 50 amp, some are 30 amp only, which is not a problem with us, we know how to play the don't have multiple power draws on at the same time game. The park itself was quiet, probably most campers out for the day seeing the sites close by. The park seemed well cared for, newly mowed. It's not a real large park, the long term are separated from those passing through. The laundry in the park was more expensive per load than what is charged in other Thousand Trails Parks, so we waited until our next location. We noticed the pool being filled for the season and that the Mini Golf had be redone. What makes this park special is the proximity to the National Park. The Mammoth Cave, Diamond Cave, multiple hiking and biking trails close by. One trail can be picked up on the main road in front of Diamond Cavern entrance. The trail will take you to a mammoth Cave. We road our bikes on the trail, be prepared for a bit of of a climb, the return is lots of fun with all the downhill. This campground is also close to other caves as well as outdoor activities. We regret we did not schedule more time to explore the area.

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    Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort
    Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort
    Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort

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    Cedar Creek Campground

    Cedar Creek Campground

    3.9
    (9 reviews)
    44.2 mi

    This is a campground managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It has 59 campsites picnic areas…read moreand a dump station for RVs as well as a boat launch. There are also laundry and showers available. We parked near the boat launch and hiked the park. The huge trees dominate the park and there are tons of wildlife to watch. We saw ducks, geese, and a large squadron of pelicans on the lake. Such a pretty place!

    The gate attendant and self proclaimed guy who "runs this place" came screaming up to our camping…read morespot on a golf cart, ranting and screaming asking if I "was in a hurry." I had just returned from a grocery run. I assured him that actually I was since we were packing out and moving to a different campground a day early. He insisted that I was driving above the 10 mph speed limit even though my Life360 app clocked me anywhere from 3 to 10 mph once I entered the campground. He continued to yell so I finally closed my truck door because it was too much. My husband came over and he tried to "tattle" to him and he told him I didn't stop at the stop sign on the way in. That was not entirely true. I actually saw it late and stopped just beyond it because I missed seeing it due to its placement. He peeled out on his golf cart after not being able to tell me how fast I was going. I asked him a few times and my husband asked how fast I was going and he kept screaming, "that's beside the point!" So - I had told him that unless he had a radar detector he really didn't know my speed. He must have called the park ranger, who was very kind and I explained that I was not speeding, and we had a nice conversation. I told him how incredibly rude and hateful the "person in charge," is. We continued to pack up and the sheriff drove by for the first time in our stay which I doubt was a coincidence. He didn't speak to us or stop, but the boomer in charge was giving him an earful as we were leaving. Also, the spot we were in was nearly impossible to back into because it was so narrow and there were huge drop offs on the road where you couldn't properly maneuver to back in. I am told that you can't leave an honest review on Recreation.gov because they are monitored to buy the people in charge. I will attempt to leave one once I am able, but there is a reason why this campground is rated the lowest in the area. I guarantee you it's because of the "people in charge."

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    Entrance sign
    Entrance sign
    Pelican tracks
    Pelican tracks
    Sign at the beach

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    Sign at the beach

    Bowling Green KOA - campgrounds - Updated July 2026

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