Lake Shelby Campground
County Park
Write a Review 1433 Burks Branch Rd. Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-633-5069 Reservations: 800-456-2267 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.2317, -85.2212
Overview of Lake Shelby Campground
Last Price Paid: $29
Reported by Travel Small Live Big on 7/15/2023
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by OwnLessDoMore.us on 5/4/2017
Number of Sites 10
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 721 ft / 219 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lake Shelby Campground 14 people have reviewed this location.
“Only 9 sites - Reserve if you want to stay here.”
Reviewed 8/14/2019
Nightly rate: | $25 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
Small, but nice campground for an overnight. Few campers look like they have been here longer than 14 days, but all in all it was a great stop over. To keep from repeating what others have said - we will just say this..... We were traveling thru the area looking for a quick and easy spot for the night with power and this place was grea... more
Small, but nice campground for an overnight. Few campers look like they have been here longer than 14 days, but all in all it was a great stop over. To keep from repeating what others have said - we will just say this..... We were traveling thru the area looking for a quick and easy spot for the night with power and this place was great for that. Will say the GPS took us astray a bit, but if you just follow the info signs you will get there! About 5-6 miles off Hwy 64. Right on the River - see pics. We arrived about 6:30p and they only had one site left that was too small for us - BUT another camper offered to move! His Rig was much smaller and he was very nice to offer - he did say he stops by here often and loves this little spot. Although we did not use the water or bathroom areas other reviews state they are nice and clean.
There is a small boat ramp right at the sites and tent sites down the road. A play ground, park and fields all around. Sites were neat and freshly mowed with power and water. We paid $25 on the Honor system at the Board provided. Our AT&T and Verizon both worked well here.
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“What a great little park!!”
Reviewed 11/4/2018
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 10 |
Site Number: | 07 |
RV Length: | 33' (Class A) |
I am giving this great little campground 5 stars even though there are a few things that aren't perfect. Pros: It's quiet-sometimes you can hear a train in the far distance or maybe a siren but most of the time it's blissfully quiet. Your campsite-there are only 10 for RVs-will back up onto Lake Shelby where the dawn will greet you... more
I am giving this great little campground 5 stars even though there are a few things that aren't perfect.
Pros: It's quiet-sometimes you can hear a train in the far distance or maybe a siren but most of the time it's blissfully quiet.
Your campsite-there are only 10 for RVs-will back up onto Lake Shelby where the dawn will greet you along with the calls of ducks and geese. 30 amp service with water that tastes good with the dump as you leave. There are tent campsites further down the road scattered around along the lakeside as well.
The showers are huge, great water pressure, lots of hot water, only negative is that the whole floor floods-put your slippers on the bench,-bathrooms are immaculate
There are numerous hiking trails in the campground, near the campground and a short drive away
The town of Shelbyville is 10 minutes away and has all conveniences-Kroger, Walmart, laundromat, banks etc.
Louisville, Bardstown, Lexington and other towns are within an hour away making it easy to do day trips.
The town sports facility is at the top of the hill and a day pass is $6. In and outdoor swimming pools, a track, a dry sauna...and fields for baseball.
If you are looking for distilleries they are all over, Jeptha Creek is the closest-in Shelbyville and there is a winery as well.
There is boating (non motorized) and fishing right at the lake
Sites are level and sunny
Cons:
There is no WiFi but the cell signal is good (ATT and Verizon both 3 bars, 5 boosted)
The dump takes a bit of maneuvering
The concrete pads for rigs are quite short however we had a 38 ft 5th wheel parked next to us with no problem. The campground is quiet enough that having a longer rig that sticks out into the asphalt area does not seem to be a problem
If you are coming in an RV you'll need reservations and payment in advance as the office is rarely manned. Tent camping is done by the honor system. Even when we were here the end of Oct and early Nov there were only a few sites open. They do have some long term residents but they are mostly area residents or new transfers to the area waiting for their house to be built. There's a small playground as well.
Nearest
Hospital/ER:Jewish Hospital Shelbyville 727 Hospital Drive Shelbyville, KY 40065 502.647.4000
Vet:Shelby Veterinary Clinic 61 Legacy Ct, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Dentist:Mortenson Family Dental 130 Stonecrest Rd STE 101, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Market: Kroger 311 Boone Station Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Laundromat: Shelbyville Coin Laundry (502)633-9141 43 Main St Shelbyville, KY 40065 ($2.75 smallest washer and 25 cents /8 minutes dryers)
Voyagers On Wheels would stay here again
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Reviewed 7/17/2017
Nightly rate: | $3 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 11 |
Was very peaceful an hidden away place. Lake oak trees for great shade an cover for tents, boat rentals an so much more. Can camp on the edge of the lake if you like. Everyone was nice an polite an not noisy at all.
Jldelgenio would stay here again
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“No frills -- and we loved it!”
Reviewed 5/4/2017
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 9 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 41' (Fifth Wheel) |
With proximity to I-64, this is a nice place to stop for a night or two before or after you deal with Louisville traffic. It's a city/county park with lots to see and do; inexpensive nightly rate makes it a reasonable alternative to parking lot surfing. Only about 10 spots, so call first to check availability. We stayed in a 38'... more
With proximity to I-64, this is a nice place to stop for a night or two before or after you deal with Louisville traffic.
It's a city/county park with lots to see and do; inexpensive nightly rate makes it a reasonable alternative to parking lot surfing. Only about 10 spots, so call first to check availability.
We stayed in a 38' fifth wheel, and I would not recommend this campground for anything bigger. Arrive before dark -- narrow road and poor lighting.
No wifi, no laundry, no sewer hookups; dump station on site. Further details in my post under the "Blog Posts" tab. (Note: blog contains NO ads or affiliate links.)
OwnLessDoMore.us would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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