Lizzy
looking for a place to tent camp. i've only been camping once and that was at the Pinery Provincial Park in Ontario. i'm looking for something similar to that - spacious wooded sites with not many neighbors and fun things to do close by. i'm really intrested in visiting some caves and just relaxing by the campfire. also what is a good month to go? thanks in advance
Answer
You can camp at Mammoth Cave National Park. They have two different campgrounds, including Houchins Ferry, a very small one with only a few sites. It's right by a river and very peaceful. I'd avoid the main campground--it's huge and more oriented toward RVs.
One of my favorite campgrounds is Koomer Ridge in the Daniel Boone National Forest. It's up on a mountain top, with lots of trees, and has trails that go out from the camp ground. It's also close to Natural Bridge state park, which has lots of nifty rock features (arches, caves, etc.) and great hiking.
Links to more info for each campground is below.
As for when to go, I'd stick with April/May or later. July and August tend to be very hot and sticky, although Koomer Ridge is high enough that heat is less of an issue. Autumn is beautiful. Of course, if you're going to be in caves all day, the outside weather doesn't matter. You'll find fewer people earlier and later in the season, of course.
Have a great trip!
You can camp at Mammoth Cave National Park. They have two different campgrounds, including Houchins Ferry, a very small one with only a few sites. It's right by a river and very peaceful. I'd avoid the main campground--it's huge and more oriented toward RVs.
One of my favorite campgrounds is Koomer Ridge in the Daniel Boone National Forest. It's up on a mountain top, with lots of trees, and has trails that go out from the camp ground. It's also close to Natural Bridge state park, which has lots of nifty rock features (arches, caves, etc.) and great hiking.
Links to more info for each campground is below.
As for when to go, I'd stick with April/May or later. July and August tend to be very hot and sticky, although Koomer Ridge is high enough that heat is less of an issue. Autumn is beautiful. Of course, if you're going to be in caves all day, the outside weather doesn't matter. You'll find fewer people earlier and later in the season, of course.
Have a great trip!
whats that camping/hiking place in kentucky or tennesse that everyone goes to?
Carol M
Answer
The most popular park in the state of Kentucky is Red River Gorge. You can visit Natural Bridge as well as about 100 other natural arches that are scattered around the park.
In Tennessee your obvious choice would be the Smoky Mountains. Cades Cove is a beautiful place as well as Cataloochee which sits on the N. Carolina side of the line. Many, many miles of hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife there.
In Cataloochee you can camp and see Elk on regular basis. In Cades Cove you are practically guaranteed to see Black Bear if you stay for a few hours and keep your eyes open.
Hope it help
The most popular park in the state of Kentucky is Red River Gorge. You can visit Natural Bridge as well as about 100 other natural arches that are scattered around the park.
In Tennessee your obvious choice would be the Smoky Mountains. Cades Cove is a beautiful place as well as Cataloochee which sits on the N. Carolina side of the line. Many, many miles of hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife there.
In Cataloochee you can camp and see Elk on regular basis. In Cades Cove you are practically guaranteed to see Black Bear if you stay for a few hours and keep your eyes open.
Hope it help
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