First, we called at 7:00pm and the phone was answered, great start. The person was still very…read morefriendly that late :-)! She sent me a couple emails and a text regarding all the info for the park along with a map . Great customer service. I knew exactly what to expect when arriving. East location to access, east exit. We'll be back!

We found this campground on Passort America while we were on our way to Chattanooga. Not only was…read moreit a good value; Danielle (one of the owners) was probably one of the nicest people I've ever encountered at any campground. She got all of our info and told us which site we'd be in. We didn't have to give a credit card to hold the spot and when we got there, our reserve tag was on the site (site 15). She emailed me a site map so we'd know where to go. When she said it was right off the highway and behind the Marathon Station and Motel 6, I started to wonder. But she also said they were in a valley to where you couldn't hear highway noise. We finally got there and it was nice. Literally right off the highway. We took the first right after the Marathon Station and drove down into the campground (which is the only thing down the road). So truly, you could barely see the sign from the Marathon. From my window I can see the motel 6 at the top of the hill (and it looks like a nice one). It's a quaint little campground, only about 30 sites. The owners want to build a bath house and laundry facility. The roads are gravel but the sites are all concrete with a gravel approach pad. There is a dump station as well as firepits and picnic tables at most sites. But, I liked the fact that they are right next to the Livingston Trail system. The gate was closed but my dog and I could get thru/under it. Did I mention it was fall, so the leaves were beautiful. All in all this was a great little place to spend the night. It was quiet and felt very safe to us. If I had things to do in the area, I would definitely stay here for the value. We were in a 43 foot motor home with a tow vehicle and didn't have to unhook.

Booked a month long stay here to see our son at Murray State. It was off season - quiet and…read morepeaceful. Owners can make or break a campground and these folks are fantastic. They are on site everyday and keep the place well maintained. They are friendly, helpful and not rule crazy like some campgrounds - the only rule I heard was try not to park in the grass. My wife will cram herself in the RV shower to avoid public showers, but here she was happy to find nice clean restrooms with great shower facilities. Only downside is no sewer on sites but they come around and pump your tanks when needed, which given the availability of great public showers isn't needed more than one a week.

I am DoD, my family was moving from West Coast to East Coast. Ken and his team allowed for a…read morepeaceful, safe, private & great night! Thanks stage coach team this spot is a hidden gem.

We stopped on way to Illinois from Georgia. Staying one night. They called to check on us because…read morewe was running late. It was easy checkin. Nice pull thru. Shower has best water pressure. Stopped again on way home. Our site was in full sun. They suggested we move to a better site with shade. Right in front of lake. It was great. Appreciate their thought fullness. Great campground.

We were in Paducah to attend the 2026 Quilt show. The reservation process was simple, affordable,…read moreand completed several months in advance. Check-in was efficient, and the staff was exceptionally helpful. Throughout our stay, we experienced no issues with the water supply, electrical, or sewage systems. Our pull-through site accommodated our 35-foot trailer without difficulty. While the Wi-Fi, as is common in RV parks, was not optimal for streaming, it was sufficient for basic phone and tablet use. The water had a noticeable chlorine taste, but our in-line filter and Brita pitcher resolved this. Paducah was conveniently located, offering a wider selection of stores and restaurants than anticipated. The campground offered various activities during our visit. Each morning, a vendor sold fresh baked goods, jams, and jellies, which we found to be very good. Mark Cope provided a BBQ wagon, and his BBQ and potato salad were also excellent. The park also hosted an ice cream social and a wine tasting by "Purple Toad Winery," a family-owned winery in Paducah, KY. There is a lake on-site where fishing is available, and bait is sold. We will certainly choose Fern Lake Campground for our next visit.

Loved this place! What a sweet little campground…read more This campground is right next to the interstate, and so a very convenient spot to stay on the road. We made a reservation that day (it seemed pretty packed early October so we got the last available spot). The staff here were very friendly, and we didn't have to pay until we arrived at the site. It was so affordable! With a Good Sam discount, our one night stay amounted to just ~$34! We were very happy with the price, which included full hook-ups (+ cable TV), a shower house, and a swimming pool (? I think). The next morning, we had our propane filled at that site and left. The owners here were very thoughtful and organized. Thought the campground wasn't very big, when we drove in, the owner had us follow her in her golf cart so we knew exactly where to pull in and how to park our extra truck. Will come back again!

Adequate for a overnight stop. Some long term campers here which gives it a run down feel. Next to…read morea used car operation and no fence in between. Nice dog park with gazebo, but the water was shut off. Pool was open but we didn't use it. Very friendly staff and small store that sells ice cream on site.

5 stars. If you need…read moreto get outta town, feel free to come here. It's off the beaten path, but that's part of its charm. Amazing photo opportunities abound in this FREE state park. There's camping and RV grounds, but I didn't stay here. I got a cabin not too far away. It's not a great local for folks with mobility issues, as there are several steps to climb/descend and the cave has very narrow openings in places. Great for kids to see and enjoy. It's right off the water, but still a safe distance away. Beautiful.

Cave-In-Rock is probably worth a stop if you happen to be not too far away…read more Tip: If you decide to visit this place, I suggest that you drive around and park near the exit if there's room there. It'll make leaving when that time comes easier. My two biggest complaints about this venue: On the weekends, you'll find so many other people visiting that it's hard to get decent pictures There's virtually no signage that explains what's what here Additionally, the venue has been defaced by various visitors over time, which makes things less pleasant for future visitors.

Hands down the BEST RV resort!!! Mike and Lori are phenomenal people and super helpful. I've never…read moreseen another campground where the owners help you park, level, and setup your camper! In the office is a gift shop and store where you can pet on their sweet golden retriever , Sophie. There's a fenced in pool, pavilion, and laundry room with games, puzzles, and books. The grounds are immaculately clean and well maintained. During the week it's very quiet and peaceful, then on the weekends it fills up with families. Despite this, it was never loud! It's located less than 5 minutes from Lake Barkley, about 1-2 minutes from a gas station and Dollar General, and 15-17 minutes from Walmart. Lots of things to do in that area. We were sad to leave but look forward to visiting again. I will be recommending this RV resort to anyone who will listen!

Mike & his wife are two of the nice's and most accommodating owners iv'e ever meet at a campground…read morewe had a reservation but my wife wanted a shaded site seeing that it was going to be so hot mike drove me around to look at what they had open with a little shade it was a great site paved clean & full hookup campground is so clean & manicured a fair amount of permanent campers here they keep there units in amazing shape with the most awesome wood decks with covers great job to the owners & there staff

Our family has been gathering here for the past few years. We have around 40 join each year…read more Holiday Hills Resort is very affordable an accommodating for us. I would encourage anyone who is hosting a gathering of any kind to check it out.

Just completed family reunion! 40 of us our units were clean…read moreand the staff is very friendly....never too busy to answer questions or help out with a request hoping to go back in 2025!

Beautiful State Park on Lake Barkley, it's also a National Wildlife Reserve with many animals…read morewondering in their natural habitat. The facilities and the staff are great. There's a beach area down at the lake too.

My family stayed in spot 40 in this campground and we had friends on spot 41 and right across the…read moredrive in spot 4. The back of site 40 and 41 overlook Lake Barkley. It was beautiful. The water is not accessible from the sites...we were told it is a 60' cliff into the water but we didn't venture close enough to the edge to confirm that. Site 4 felt safer (since we had kids in our group) as it didn't back up to the edge. All of our sites had a little deck near the camper pad but our deck was in a little disrepair (some rotten boards). The sites had electric and water and all had fire rings, too. On the way to the sites (once we were inside the park) the road seemed overgrown and I was wondering if we were heading to the right place. It's definitely tucked away but was a peaceful, mostly empty (maybe because of the raininess of the weekend), campsite. The bathhouse was nice. The showers were a little small but the water was nice and HOT! There was a bit of cobwebs but overall, they really weren't too bad! There is a an area outside each shower with a bench and hooks for towels and clothes. The playground had tape around it (maybe from Covid?) so we didn't use that. There was a dumpster near the bathrooms. Our kids went on some trails, but we didn't go with them, so I can't comment on the trails. On the way out of town, we went to the beach. There's so much potential there but I wasn't impressed at all. It was disappointing. The sand turns into somewhat stinky mud by the time you get to the water line and overall the place looked unkept - some broken picnic tables, overgrown grass, weeds popping all over the nice concrete padded area by the bathrooms. I thought there would be showers, but there is just one outdoor shower good enough for a quick rinse. The bathrooms/shower house at the beach smelled clean (someone even came to clean them while we were there) but overall it was just not nice. The beach just seemed like a place that, in its heyday, would have been so great. Since this review is more about the campsites than the beach, I am not taking the beach into too much consideration. The couple that stays at the site are very nice. They came and introduced themselves to us and gave us a map of the trails and the park. On our way out they have us a hearty wave and asked us to come back soon. The campground was a nice place to camp. We had a great weekend!

People don't even realize how big the Shawnee National Forest is. It basically stands most of…read moresouthern Illinois. It would truly take you about a week or more to truly experience everything in this entirety or at least the most out of it. Most of your activities if you come to the show National Forest are on the west side. Many things I wish we could still check out where the Little Grand Canyon that were on my bucket list but unfortunately we couldn't make it. Due to time restraints. The east side of the Shawnee National Forest is basically home to the very popular Garden of the Gods and I recommend the Rimrock Trail as well. I have yet to visit the central part of the Shawnee national forest as well as a few other parts. This place was beautiful to check out it says I felt like I was not even in Illinois, it felt like I was back parts of the Smoky Mountains. I do recommend if you come out to bring plenty of bug and Sun spray because these bugs do bite out here and you should be prepared especially in the summer

Loved the many places in the Shawnee National Forest! Of course we came down to this area for…read moreGarden of the Gods which is five stars, top three places in Illinois to visit! And we hiked there as well. The Shawnee is large and stretches east and west, so it's really like, two National forests in one! The town of Marion was lovely, and we camped at Cave in Rock on the Ohio River. I also visited Scratch Brewing in Ava, IL. There's so much to do on all sides of the Shawnee, I'd love to return to do more hiking!