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: $40
Reported by Travel Small Live Big on 7/15/2023
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
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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 43 people have reviewed this location.
“Sites are too small for a big rig!”
Reviewed 5/6/2022
Nightly rate: | $35 |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Site Number: | 146 |
RV Length: | 43' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
Wow…..I was really looking forward to staying here. I was so disappointed when we got there, though. The sites are fairly small and VERY crammed together. Their site says they can accommodate big rigs, and we have been doing this for a long time now, but it just couldn’t be done. Our 44’ Momentum was not wedging in their site. The... more
Wow…..I was really looking forward to staying here. I was so disappointed when we got there, though. The sites are fairly small and VERY crammed together. Their site says they can accommodate big rigs, and we have been doing this for a long time now, but it just couldn’t be done. Our 44’ Momentum was not wedging in their site. There are posts and trees as obstacles, and for the very first time, we abandoned the effort and went to a Cabelas. Thank God for Cabelas!
Probably fine for up to 30’, but if you have a big rig, skip it. Very disappointing.
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“Going Downhill....”
Reviewed 4/27/2022
Nightly rate: | $43 |
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Days stayed: | 6 |
The Ky Horsepark was one of the nicest campgrounds in Kentucky with amenities like none of the others. But over the last 2 years they have concentrated on keeping campers out of the Horsepark itself. They have also placed fencing in places that don't necessarily need to be there limiting on foot activity in the campground. Side x Si... more
The Ky Horsepark was one of the nicest campgrounds in Kentucky with amenities like none of the others. But over the last 2 years they have concentrated on keeping campers out of the Horsepark itself. They have also placed fencing in places that don't necessarily need to be there limiting on foot activity in the campground. Side x Sides tear up parts of the primitive area ( last time visited), although they plainly state they are not allowed. They should mark off an area just for side by side activity if going to allow in campground and park.
The campsites are muddy and need some work done. 3 to 4 inches of rain stands in some sites due to lack of maintenance. They just throw straw down and go on. They need to put gravel in the areas adjacent to the pads so you don't tread mud into your rig. Even outdoor rugs are messy if used in those sites. They need to sow some grass in some areas. They could add a small dog park or place doggy bag stations, one in each loop midway for campers with pets.
It is slowly not the nice place to camp that it once became in the early years around 2014 and later. Manager, although same for few years does not take an interest in making it clean, neat and nice as in earlier years. Also, their have been times when the host in semi private won't let others hook to the multiple water and electric hookups they are stationed at, limiting availability to at least 2 more camping parties.
They worry more about stopping good under age golf cart drivers than watching property destruction by other vehicles. They also do make a difference in the young horse patrons under age golf cart drivers. They drive freely, but camping patrons under age drivers do not.
BJ would stay here again
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“Beautiful and very nice”
Reviewed 4/16/2022
Nightly rate: | $35 |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Site Number: | C-153 |
Bike trails to the Kentucky Horse Park as well as fishing lakes, tennis courts, basketball, swimming pool, and playgrounds. Plenty of room between sites but would be tight and slender parking pavement for the big rigs. Clean showers. Our only complaint is the lack of paths to and from the showers. When camped on the outer loops the ca... more
Bike trails to the Kentucky Horse Park as well as fishing lakes, tennis courts, basketball, swimming pool, and playgrounds. Plenty of room between sites but would be tight and slender parking pavement for the big rigs. Clean showers. Our only complaint is the lack of paths to and from the showers. When camped on the outer loops the campground expects you to drive or ride something instead of providing the typical cut-through to the restrooms. Busy weekends.
Nomad Reign RV would stay here again
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“5 stars for proximity to horse park, 3 stars for campsite”
Reviewed 4/9/2022
Days stayed: | 7 |
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Site Number: | A-23 |
RV Length: | 32' (Class A) |
We were here for the last week of the winter season and first few days of the regular season. This is a very popular campground and was full on the weekends. Check in is at the campstore in the middle of the campground. We had to wait half an hour or so while they inspected the sites. We chose A23 because it said it backed to polo f... more
We were here for the last week of the winter season and first few days of the regular season. This is a very popular campground and was full on the weekends. Check in is at the campstore in the middle of the campground. We had to wait half an hour or so while they inspected the sites. We chose A23 because it said it backed to polo fields which I thought would be interesting, but instead it backed to some abandoned tractor trailers and no view of the fields. Sites closer to campground road in loop A and D did have views of the eventing fields and stadium.
There is a pool, tennis courts, basketball court, two playgrounds, but the draw for us was being next to the horse park. Staying at the campground allowed us to purchase a 2 day ticket to the horse park during the winter season for $9, including parking. Since it was close to opening day, we got to see the shows practice and an event in the stadium. It is walking/biking distance to the park if the weather is nice.
The campsites leave a LOT to be desired. They are extremely narrow and short, although they are described as 45 feet long and 15 feet wide. Most campers wheels are on the edges of the asphalt and many are not able to fit their tow vehicle on the pad with the camper. Many of the sites are VERY unlevel front to back and side to side. There are cars, trucks, golf carts, etc. parked everywhere between the sites and it makes it feel very crowded and turns the grass between sites into a giant mud pit especially with all the rain we had.
The campground has been changing the water to be able to leave it on in the winter so had laid straw all around the campsites including right up against the fire pits. If it weren't for the rain, this could have been hazardous as the campers next to us kept throwing the straw into their fire pit to get a big blaze and it was igniting the straw surrounding the fire pit since the fire pits are open on the bottom and the straw was laid close to it.
The inspection of the campsites before check-in seemed pointless, because the site next to us checked out and their campfire was still smoking and smoldering and full of cans and bottles, etc. that were not dealt with by the campground staff checking the sites.
Verizon was pretty useless in our site when the park was full, even with a booster, although worked great in the middle of the night and in the middle of the week when it was emptied out. There didn't appear to be enough bandwidth for the volume of use, although we had enough bars. There is a tower behind the D loop, so we got a better signal walking over there. Also, campground wi-fi was weak in our location and better on the opposite side of the campground and closer to the campstore.
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“A horse & holiday heaven.”
Reviewed 12/8/2021
Nightly rate: | $32 |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
Site Number: | 215 |
RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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.
Liz & Jake would stay here again
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“Quiet and peaceful!”
Reviewed 12/1/2021
Nightly rate: | $31 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 211 |
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!
CampHaugy would stay here again
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“Lots of space!”
Reviewed 9/30/2021
Nightly rate: | $35 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | A27 |
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.
The Roads We Roam would stay here again
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“You simply MUST opt for the primitive areas”
Reviewed 9/17/2021
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 9 |
Site Number: | Primitive Electric |
RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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.
Iowa Pete would stay here again
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“Huge”
Reviewed 8/20/2021
Nightly rate: | $45 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | A6 |
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
JFord would stay here again
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“Nice Amenities, but very run down ”
Reviewed 7/15/2021
Nightly rate: | $35 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | B104 |
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!
John and Lindsay would stay here again
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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
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