Wild Pitch Camp

Free & dispersed camping in Kentucky

We currently track 78 dispersed and free-camping locations in Kentucky, drawn from public OpenStreetMap data and cross-referenced against mixed federal, state trust, and county land. Kentucky sits in the United States and offers some of the most generous public-land access in the country for self-reliant campers. Unlike the reservation-driven world of state-park and KOA-style campgrounds, the sites listed here are largely first-come, first-served, with minimal infrastructure and a 14-day stay limit on most federal parcels. Expect dirt roads, no hookups, and zero cell service — that's the appeal. The trade-off is that you carry the responsibility for water, waste, fire safety, and respectful land use. Browse the directory below by name, then click into any listing for facility detail, GPS coordinates, and field notes specific to that pitch.

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78 documented sites Region: United States

All documented campsites in Kentucky

Sorted alphabetically. Tap any row for facilities, GPS coordinates, and a 300+ word field-grounded write-up.

  1. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

    Basic · near Union · 38.881, -84.745

    Fee: unspecified

  2. Birmangham Ferry Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes

    Basic · 36.928, -88.160

    Fee: unspecified

  3. Black Bear CG

    Basic · 36.891, -83.216

    Fee: unspecified

  4. Bluffs Campsite

    Basic · 37.206, -86.186

    Fee: unspecified

  5. Boat Gunnel Group Campground

    Basic · 38.099, -83.502

    Fee: unspecified

  6. Bowling Green KOA Holiday

    Basic · near Bowling Green · 36.916, -86.435

    Fee: yes

  7. Callies

    Basic · 37.837, -83.782

    Fee: unspecified

  8. Campsite 6

    Basic · 38.845, -84.790

    Fee: unspecified

  9. Campsite 7

    Basic · 38.844, -84.789

    Fee: unspecified

  10. Campsite 9

    Basic · 38.847, -84.788

    Fee: unspecified

  11. Can Opener CG

    Basic · 36.891, -83.208

    Fee: unspecified

  12. Claylick Boat-in Campground

    Basic · 38.059, -83.472

    Fee: unspecified

  13. Clear Creek Campground

    Basic · 38.046, -83.586

    Fee: unspecified

  14. Collie Ridge Campsite

    Basic · 37.217, -86.188

    Fee: unspecified

  15. Copperhead CG

    Basic · 36.888, -83.240

    Fee: unspecified

  16. Coyote CG

    Basic · 36.883, -83.197

    Fee: unspecified

  17. Craigs Creek Campground

    Basic · 36.990, -84.258

    Fee: unspecified

  18. Cravens Bay Campground & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes

    Basic · 36.960, -88.053

    Fee: unspecified

  19. Creekside CG

    Basic · 36.890, -83.185

    Fee: unspecified

  20. Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes

    Basic · 36.978, -88.153

    Fee: unspecified

  21. Eagles Nest

    Basic · 38.365, -83.136

    Fee: unspecified

  22. Fenton Campground & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes

    Basic · 36.774, -88.106

    Fee: unspecified

  23. Ferguson Campsite

    Basic · 37.244, -86.175

    Fee: unspecified

  24. Gays Creek Campground

    Basic · 37.327, -83.429

    Fee: unspecified

  25. Hatfield’s Hideout Riverfront Cabins and Campground

    Basic · 37.619, -82.179

    Fee: unspecified

  26. Homestead Campsite

    Basic · 37.212, -86.157

    Fee: unspecified

  27. Houchins Ferry

    Basic · 37.202, -86.238

    Fee: unspecified

  28. Jack Sutter Campsite

    Basic · 37.151, -82.649

    Fee: unspecified

  29. Jellico#1 Dispersed Camping

    Basic · 36.603, -84.253

    Free

  30. Johson Homeplace

    Basic · 38.365, -83.124

    Fee: unspecified

  31. KOA

    Basic · 37.202, -85.941

    Fee: unspecified

  32. Lago Linda Hideaway

    Basic · 37.616, -83.775

    Fee: unspecified

  33. Loucon Camping and Retreat Center

    Basic · 37.385, -86.235

    Fee: unspecified

  34. Maple Springs Group Campground

    Basic · 37.203, -86.137

    Fee: unspecified

  35. Miller's Creek Camping Area

    Basic · 37.667, -83.872

    Fee: unspecified

  36. Nickell Branch Basic Campground

    Basic · 36.989, -88.201

    Fee: unspecified

  37. Paul Van Booven WildLife Management Area

    Basic · 37.434, -83.181

    Fee: unspecified

  38. Portal 31 RV Park

    Basic · 36.965, -82.916

    Fee: unspecified

  39. Raymer Hollow Campsite

    Basic · 37.235, -86.141

    Fee: yes

  40. Ridge Top CG

    Basic · 36.893, -83.203

    Fee: unspecified

  41. Riverview Park at Dam 50 Primitive Campsite

    Basic · 37.467, -88.090

    Fee: unspecified

  42. S-Tree Campground FREE

    Basic · 37.387, -84.073

    Free

  43. Sal Hollow Campsite

    Basic · 37.195, -86.182

    Fee: unspecified

  44. Site 1

    Basic · 37.891, -85.649

    Fee: unspecified

  45. Site 1

    Basic · 37.898, -85.654

    Fee: unspecified

  46. Site 10

    Basic · 37.891, -85.643

    Fee: unspecified

  47. Site 11

    Basic · 37.890, -85.643

    Fee: unspecified

  48. Site 12

    Basic · 37.889, -85.642

    Fee: unspecified

  49. Site 2

    Basic · 37.892, -85.649

    Fee: unspecified

  50. Site 2

    Basic · 37.897, -85.654

    Fee: unspecified

  51. Site 3

    Basic · 37.892, -85.649

    Fee: unspecified

  52. Site 3

    Basic · 37.896, -85.654

    Fee: unspecified

  53. Site 4

    Basic · 37.893, -85.647

    Fee: unspecified

  54. Site 4

    Basic · 37.896, -85.654

    Fee: unspecified

  55. Site 5

    Basic · 37.895, -85.646

    Fee: unspecified

  56. Site 6

    Basic · 37.895, -85.652

    Fee: unspecified

  57. Site 6

    Basic · 37.895, -85.645

    Fee: unspecified

  58. Site 7

    Basic · 37.894, -85.644

    Fee: unspecified

  59. Site 7

    Basic · 37.894, -85.653

    Fee: unspecified

  60. Site 8

    Basic · 37.893, -85.642

    Fee: unspecified

  61. Site 8

    Basic · 37.893, -85.654

    Fee: unspecified

  62. Site 9

    Basic · 37.893, -85.654

    Fee: unspecified

  63. Site 9

    Basic · 37.892, -85.641

    Fee: unspecified

  64. Sparta Campground

    Basic · 38.663, -84.937

    Fee: unspecified

  65. Staff Area

    Basic · 37.894, -85.649

    Fee: unspecified

  66. Swindall Campsite

    Basic · 37.108, -82.747

    Fee: unspecified

  67. Sycamore CG

    Basic · 36.886, -83.188

    Fee: unspecified

  68. Three Springs Campground

    Basic · 38.483, -84.568

    Fee: unspecified

  69. Tompkinsville City Park

    Basic · 36.680, -85.694

    Fee: yes

  70. Turkey Foot Campground FREE

    Basic · 37.468, -83.917

    Fee: unspecified

  71. Turnhole Bend CG

    Basic · 37.172, -86.154

    Fee: unspecified

  72. Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Basic · 38.091, -83.507

    Fee: unspecified

  73. Twin Knobs West Group Use Area

    Basic · 38.089, -83.508

    Fee: unspecified

  74. Vastwood Park

    Basic · 37.908, -86.787

    Fee: unspecified

  75. White Oak Campground

    Basic · 36.993, -84.232

    Fee: unspecified

  76. White Sulphur Horse Camp

    Basic · 38.086, -83.575

    Fee: unspecified

  77. White Trail CG

    Basic · 36.904, -83.174

    Fee: unspecified

  78. Zilpo Recreation Area

    Basic · 38.073, -83.494

    Fee: unspecified