Kentucky Horse Park Campground
Kentucky Horse Park
Write a Review 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Lexington, KY 40511 859-233-4303 Reservations: 888-459-7275 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.1413, -84.5135
Overview of Kentucky Horse Park Campground
Water is turned off at all sites from Nov. - March, but is available at dump stations.
Last Price Paid: $45
Reported by Raymond on 10/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Mike & Nancy on 5/6/2022
Number of Sites 260
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 853 ft / 259 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 55 ft
Tent Camping Yes
Discover a smarter way to RV with Roadtrippers
All your Campendium favorites and more are now in Roadtrippers.
Q&A - Ask the Community about Kentucky Horse Park Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 859-233-4303
Renegade asked on 10/2/2021
Are there full hook-ups at Kentucky Horse Park Campground? Thanks!
Reviews of Kentucky Horse Park Campground 49 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 27 Users
Last reported 10/3/2024
Confirmed by 16 Users
Last reported 8/22/2024
Confirmed by 6 Users
Last reported 10/3/2024
“A horse & holiday heaven.”
Reviewed 12/8/2021
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 215 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
We carefully selected our campsite from the limited number of campsites open (loop D sites) in December. As noted by numerous previous reviewers, not all campsites here are level or reasonably able to be leveled in for bigger rigs (I'm looking at you, even-numbered sites 221-228). We were pleased with site 215 (207-217 all appeared rea... more
We carefully selected our campsite from the limited number of campsites open (loop D sites) in December. As noted by numerous previous reviewers, not all campsites here are level or reasonably able to be leveled in for bigger rigs (I'm looking at you, even-numbered sites 221-228). We were pleased with site 215 (207-217 all appeared reasonably level).
Our site offered 30A/50A, water, and sewer - although the water was shut off during our stay. During the winter, water is shut-off to all available campsites here. There are fill stations at the large, easily accessible dump stations. The bathhouse is also impeccably clean and features hot, well-pressured showers. There is a laundry room with a few washers and dryers at a reasonable price.
The sites are narrow asphalt pads surrounded by grass.
During the winter season, this campground is quiet. We were not lucky enough to be in town during any major horse events taking place at the Horse Park next door, so only about half of the campsites were full on the weekend. We were treated to window views of the drive-through lights show, with lighting fixtures set throughout the campground creating a really nice holiday atmosphere from 5 pm - 10 pm every evening. Of course, this did also create traffic if you wished to re-enter the park between those hours on busy light show evenings (Friday and Saturday), but we didn't mind. We just appreciated the free light show and planned to move slowly into the park.
The park offers a first-come, first-served field with electric outlets for camping in rigs or tents of all sizes. This is a grassy area, however, and might get soft with rain. During our stay, there were a few large rigs in the field that looked to be staying for a while. I would call ahead to access the accessibility and availability of this area before arriving - especially on Horse Event weekends.
The campground featured great running, walking, and biking access. The Legacy Trail is paved and runs from the campground entrance into the city, or out around the Horse Park. The Horse Park itself offers a running/walking trail that is well signed and features 3.1 miles of path along the Cross County course, barns, and pastured fields of horses.
Verizon data service was on point here - plenty functional to engage in video conferencing.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
Liz & Jake would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Quiet and peaceful!”
Reviewed 12/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 211 |
Overall Rating
I loved this campground. Our site was just randomly picked as we arrived after hours. Then paid in the morning. There was some maintenance needing done but a nice park overall. This was a very quiet park for the time of the year we went in. The D loop is the only area of the campground open this time of year for camping but only e... more
I loved this campground. Our site was just randomly picked as we arrived after hours. Then paid in the morning. There was some maintenance needing done but a nice park overall. This was a very quiet park for the time of the year we went in.
The D loop is the only area of the campground open this time of year for camping but only electricity at the sites, no water. They have 3 dump stations where you can take on water. They had the Christmas lights on at this campground as well and made our night even better as you get to see them for no cost :-) enjoy!
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
CampHaugy would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Lots of space!”
Reviewed 9/30/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | A27 |
Overall Rating
We will definitely come to this campground again! Each site had so much space, the campground was very clean and there were lots of trees to provide shade. There is a nice store, the shower rooms were nice and there is also a laundry room. We have Verizon and had no issues uploading and downloading.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
The Roads We Roam would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“You simply MUST opt for the primitive areas”
Reviewed 9/17/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 9 |
| Site Number: | Primitive Electric |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
The above rate reflects a 10% senior discount, over $15 in taxes (for the 9 days) and a completely ridiculous $6 "transaction fee," which, as far as I can tell since the primitive areas are first come, first served and can't be reserved, the fee pays for absolutely nothing but an extra 6 bucks for the Horse Park. Having walked thru th... more
The above rate reflects a 10% senior discount, over $15 in taxes (for the 9 days) and a completely ridiculous $6 "transaction fee," which, as far as I can tell since the primitive areas are first come, first served and can't be reserved, the fee pays for absolutely nothing but an extra 6 bucks for the Horse Park.
Having walked thru the two huge main campground loops, I thanked the heavens we couldn't get a site there for 9 days and had to opt for the first come, first served primitive electric area. Since the main campground doesn't have sewer hookups, you are basically only sacrificing a water hookup to camp in the primitive electric area, but paying a few bucks less.
I was amazed at how unlevel most of the sites in the main CG are. Strolling thru, I have never seen so many sets of wheels dangling off the pavement of the (rather narrow) pad. The open fields of the primitive electric area are MUCH more level. The primitive electric area has limited shade (unlike the main CG which does has many trees), but mostly unlimited space for campers to spread out and enjoy their site in relative quiet. There are 30 amp pedestals scattered about and, as far as I can tell, no real rules on where you can set up camp. It seems as long as you can reach a pedestal, you are good to go.
There are many, many things to do in the Lexington and central Kentucky area, both touristy and everyday living. Most campers likely wouldn't be spending a huge amount of time in camp while in the area.
Personally, I really can't see why anyone would opt for the crowded, unlevel and aging main campground here.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
Iowa Pete would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Huge”
Reviewed 8/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $45 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | A6 |
Overall Rating
This place is massive and very well maintained. Staff in store for check were super nice. apparently this place stays full so book in advance. We had a back in site and it was easy. Lots of kids in daytime so be careful. I’d definitely stay here again. Has a pool and game room but didn’t check them out. Verizon was in 5G and there is ... more
This place is massive and very well maintained. Staff in store for check were super nice. apparently this place stays full so book in advance. We had a back in site and it was easy. Lots of kids in daytime so be careful. I’d definitely stay here again. Has a pool and game room but didn’t check them out. Verizon was in 5G and there is free WiFi
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
JFord would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice Amenities, but very run down ”
Reviewed 7/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | B104 |
Overall Rating
This place is overall very nice. We were really excited about all of the amenities and things to do while here in Kentucky. It has volleyball courts, a pool, tennis, and basketball! And the price is so cheap for it all. However once we got a closer look we realized the price was fair. The pool is nice, but very buggy and the chairs are... more
This place is overall very nice. We were really excited about all of the amenities and things to do while here in Kentucky. It has volleyball courts, a pool, tennis, and basketball! And the price is so cheap for it all. However once we got a closer look we realized the price was fair. The pool is nice, but very buggy and the chairs are all broken (you have to lay completely flat or not lean at all). The tennis courts are cracked everywhere. We’ve played on some beat up courts but this one was more of a caution hazard for tripping. The volleyball court was pretty typical, saggy net with rough sand. Basketball courts were well maintained but the hoops were bent and low. The bathrooms were a little rough around the edges. I like how there are plenty of stalls and showers but it’s very dark and no ac. It turns into a sauna when people start showering and it’s 85 degrees out, plus none of the faucets work. Service here wasn’t great even though it said i had bars. I teach virtually and had to cancel a session (first time ever) because of the poor reception. HOWEVER, our space was right next to a wifi box so I actually could teach and stream using their WiFi which has never happened at an RV park before. Other pros include nice shaded spaces with lots of trees, paved sites, nice walking trails, great amenities for kids!
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
T-Mobile 4G
John and Lindsay would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice Park”
Reviewed 6/30/2021
| Nightly rate: | $40 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 180 |
Overall Rating
Nice fairly open park on the outskirts of Lexington. Paved sites, most seemed to slope upwards a bit in the back which had some rigs with their front wheels off the ground to level. Not a ton of space/privacy between sites, but some trees mixed in. Circular layout is pretty easy to manage, but surprised they didn't make any paths fr... more
Nice fairly open park on the outskirts of Lexington. Paved sites, most seemed to slope upwards a bit in the back which had some rigs with their front wheels off the ground to level. Not a ton of space/privacy between sites, but some trees mixed in. Circular layout is pretty easy to manage, but surprised they didn't make any paths from the outer ring into the bathrooms since it is not a full hook-up campground. Bathrooms were mostly clean, but a bit dark and stalls were a bit cramped. Overall nice park and a beautiful location in the horse country.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
Breezy-N-Wheezy would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“May Try Again With Better Weather”
Reviewed 6/14/2021
| Days stayed: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Site Number: | A1/A9 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
This was a short notice camping trip for us. Our niece was running in the state track meet at UK. Since it was short notice, we couldn't get 2 consecutive nights at any spot. We had to move from A1 to A9 for the second night. Totally understand, but the web site wouldn't let us book the second night because it had a 2-night minimum... more
This was a short notice camping trip for us. Our niece was running in the state track meet at UK. Since it was short notice, we couldn't get 2 consecutive nights at any spot. We had to move from A1 to A9 for the second night. Totally understand, but the web site wouldn't let us book the second night because it had a 2-night minimum stay. Had to call the campground to book it. Lady on the other end of the phone was "less than thrilled" to help, but got it done. As far as the sites go, I think the weather played a part in that. It's been very rainy (early June 2021) and the sites were muddy all around the pads and entrances. I think the staff should do a better job of keeping vehicles out of the grass. There were several utility trailers, cars/trucks, and camp vehicles (carts, scooters...) parked in the grass at lots of the sites. Bath houses were big and (fairly) clean. There was a big family there and both nights, the boys had the bath house DESTROYED with mud and grass from playing football in the field and using the bath house to rinse off and use the bathroom.
If you like wildlife, you may be in for a treat. When we got up one morning, there was a skunk rummaging through one of the campsites.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
creck would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Large outer loop sites, cell service ”
Reviewed 6/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | C170 |
Overall Rating
We had great service to work remotely, however, campground WiFi was only available near the store. Outer loop sites are preferable due to the spacious lot size.
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality |
Verizon 4G
Rig Mama would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great place. ”
Reviewed 5/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $34 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
Overall Rating
Beautiful park. Spacious sites. Trees. Green grass. Neighborly. Walk friendly. Kid friendly. We enjoyed our stay here in April 2021.
Donna McBroom-Theriot would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Page 3 of 5
Be the first to add a note for Kentucky Horse Park Campground!
Be the first to add a video for Kentucky Horse Park Campground!
48 reviews
Wandering Around America One State at a Time – Kentucky
State 15: Welcome to the next post in my series highlighting states we have visited throughout the years. I hope you will enjoy coming along for the ride! I will be featuring the states alphabetic...
179 reviews
Exploring Kentucky: Horses, Bourbon & More - WatsonsWander
Probably the number one recommendation we got for our time in Kentucky was to tour the famous bourbon distilleries. Coming in at a close second was the Kentucky Horse Park. So for our second wee...
Contact us to update this listing.
Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Connectivity
- wifi: free
Recreation
- basketball court
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming pool: outdoor
- tennis court
- volleyball
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- general store
- ADA Accessible
- laundry
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- swimming pool: outdoor
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Military Discounts
- Senior Discounts
Pets
- pets
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
2 Reviews
2020 TRAVEL TRAILER
KZ Sportsmen Classic 181BH
$116 /night | Sleeps 5 Guests
19 Reviews
2019 FIFTH WHEEL
Keystone RV Cougar 369BHS
$130 /night | Sleeps 6 Guests
25 Reviews
2020 TRAVEL TRAILER
Dutchmen RV Coleman Lantern LT Series 17B
$99 /night | Sleeps 5 Guests
New Listing
2021 TRAVEL TRAILER
Heartland Mallard 32
$140 /night | Sleeps 10 Guests
1 Review
2016 TRAVEL TRAILER
Forest River RV Wildwood X-Lite 281QBXL
$110 /night | Sleeps 10 Guests
3 Reviews
2024 TRAVEL TRAILER
Jayco Jay Flight SLX 284BHS
$127 /night | Sleeps 6 Guests
Nearby
Please select a reason for flagging this item: