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There’s nothing more relaxing than pitching your tent by the water. If you don’t want to get away from camp, you can swim through the waves, paddle your kayak or fish line and lay down to the sounds of waves or rushing waters lapping against the shore. It’s also convenient to have a water source just outside the Core Tent flap. It’s a good thing that with more navigable rivers than any other state in the Lower 48, Kentucky offers camping spots like this with a plethora of. Kentucky has many campgrounds that offer waterside camping. If you’re camping in the backcountry, make sure to adhere to Leave No Trace ethics and make sure you stay at established campsites (you’ll be able to spot warning signs like a fire ring), or, if there’s no established sites set up your camp at least 200 feet from a water source and leave behind no sign of your presence. As you plan your next Kentucky adventure, consider the following seven awesome camping spots right on the water. Although the Nolin River was imounded in 1963 to create Nolin Lake on 5,795 acres and its official park name after the fact that it wasn’t officially opened until spring 2001. It’s been a sought-after camping spot for campers seeking an area to swim since then. There are 32 campsites that come with water and electricity hookups, plus another 27 primitive sites. While staying on the lake you’ll have access to a beach, and anglers enjoy great opportunities to catch crappie, bass, and walleye. Nolin Lake also features more than 9 miles of single-track for hiking and mountain biking. It’s hard to imagine a better campsite-on-the-water experience than a 40-mile-long peninsula with 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Land Between the Lakes straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky border, between Kentucky and Barkley lakes, and its camping possibilities are endless. There are developed campsites, primitive camping sites, and shelters for backcountry camping are readily accessible. The Redd Hollow Basic Campground has camping sites that are right on the water, and there’s plenty of dispersed camping (established sites with no conventional amenities such as hookups or water). If you’re planning to backpack, you’ll need to obtain a free permit at one of three locations in the recreation area. There’s plenty of scenic views or interesting history at Green River Lake State Park, located within Taylor County. In the mid-to-late 18th century frontiersmen referred to as «Long Hunters» traveled through the region, and two recruiting camps popped up during the Civil War to encourage young men to join the army to fight the Union. Today, primitive and developed camping areas are situated on the banks of the 8,200-acre Green River Lake, which was first created in 1964 after the dam was constructed on the river. The park opened five years later. Alongside the well-maintained camping areas, you’ll find hiking trails from easy to strenuous on the hilly terrain (some up to 990 feet) surrounding the lake. Mammoth Cave National Park is best known for the longest cave system. It has more than 405 miles of explored passageways. But there’s more to it that Mammoth Cave. A section of the Green River also runs through the park, which means there’s prime backcountry camping and opportunities to go on multi-day excursions on the river. There’s also the Houchin Ferry Campground, which includes 12 camping sites with an open view of the Green River. The campground is open year-round. Yatesville Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in eastern Kentucky. The marina as well as the the state park are maintained and clean. Blaine Creek impounded the lake. It covers 2300 acres and is around 40 feet deep. There are three islands. Yatesville offers a camping area with hookups. There are also 20 primitive campsites. There are four sites that can be accessed by hiking, and 16 sites accessible only by boat. If you love to fish take your fishing gear, because the lake is known for its sexy bluegill, bass and crappie. Nestled in the 2.1-million-acre Daniel Boone National Forest, Holly Bay Campground is conveniently located along the western shores of Laurel River Lake, which covers 5,600 acres with over 200 miles of shorelines dotted with bluffs and trees. It’s one of the most deep-water lakes in Kentucky and is perfect for fishing, swimming and diving. Holly Bay sites have gravel camping pads, fire rings and tents. There’s also the shared water pump. You can reserve 28 campsites in advance. The rest are available on a first come, first served basis. The marina in the vicinity is open all year long, and the campground provides access to five trails for hiking. The recently revamped Fall Creek Campground has 10 campsites. It’s located on Lake Cumberland’s shores, which is among the largest lakes created by man east of the Mississippi River. The Wolf Creek Dam was originally built in 1952 to stop the flood and generate power from hydroelectric sources. It was the first dam to be constructed in Lake Cumberland covering 102 miles. More than 1,200 miles of shoreline provide numerous recreational opportunities. You can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Cumberland from the campsite. Camping sites have access to bass, rockfish and walleye fishing. It’s also only a 15-minute drive to the historic Mill Springs Park, a 19th-century gristmill in the National Register of Historic Places.