Bark Camp
Bristol, Kentucky
Federal campground in Kentucky.
Photos shown are stock images and may not represent the actual campground.
Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking
Total Sites
Rating
Reviews
Bristol is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Kentucky weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Bristol.
Don't miss local attractions near Bristol. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
NOT BIG RIG FRIENDLY!!! There are no signs when you turn into the campground telling you where to go so my fiancé and I assumed we could pull right into our pull through site near the front of the campground (the front desk lady said we could when we made our reservation). We soon realized that we went the wrong way due to the lack of signage and the roads are so cramped that turning around was a... NOT BIG RIG FRIENDLY!!! There are no signs when you turn into the campground telling you where to go so my fiancé and I assumed we could pull right into our pull through site near the front of the campground (the front desk lady said we could when we made our reservation). We soon realized that we went the wrong way due to the lack of signage and the roads are so cramped that turning around was a complete nightmare. Once we finally got into our pull through site (which made us block the 1 lane road to get in and out of the campground so the residents driving through had to wait for us to clear the road - many of which were not friendly), we quickly realized that pulling through the site to leave was not an option due to the sharp corners and how close together the sites are that we'd have to navigate to get back out onto the main road (the main road is an uphill to get back to the highway by the way and on a mostly blind corner). So we had to back out of our pull through site so we could make sure we could make it around those sharp corners while leaving. We have a 44ft long toy hauler and a 22ft long truck. Aside from the horrendous design of the roads and sites, the campground feels very trashy and run down. The pull through sites are so squished together that our bedroom slide opened over our neighbor's fire pit which is insane to us (see pic). I put 3 stars for service because the front desk lady was trying to help us and agreed that their signage is severely lacking. There was also no sewer at our pull through site for $80 per night which is insane. At the time of our reservation, we made it clear that we wanted an easy in and easy out so we didn't have to contort our RV to make it into our site. So I repeat - DO NOT COME HERE unless you have a smaller rig or at least be informed that the 1 entrance /exit has tight, stressful roads.
Mar 18, 2026
I don’t normally leave reviews but I spent $240 for three nights and we ended up leaving a night early. It’s more of a trailer park than a campground. 95% are long term camping. We never met or spoke with whoever runs the place because no one was in office. No store. The “WiFi” never even worked. The picnic tables are in rough shape. The gravel sites we stayed in were a mess. The playground looke... I don’t normally leave reviews but I spent $240 for three nights and we ended up leaving a night early. It’s more of a trailer park than a campground. 95% are long term camping. We never met or spoke with whoever runs the place because no one was in office. No store. The “WiFi” never even worked. The picnic tables are in rough shape. The gravel sites we stayed in were a mess. The playground looked like it had not been cleaned for a while. And the pictures they have online do not match what we stayed in. I could go on and on. Don’t waste your money like we did.
Mar 18, 2026
We stayed at this campground (it does not resemble a resort). The good : it’s located in between the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. The office clerk was very nice. It’s close to a nice shopping center. The not so good: pull through sites have no shade and are very small. No sewer hook up. They advertise WiFi, it was terrible, no reception. Bath house very poorly maintained, sink leaks, toi... We stayed at this campground (it does not resemble a resort). The good : it’s located in between the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. The office clerk was very nice. It’s close to a nice shopping center. The not so good: pull through sites have no shade and are very small. No sewer hook up. They advertise WiFi, it was terrible, no reception. Bath house very poorly maintained, sink leaks, toilet plugged. The site provided no emergency after hours contact number. Most of the campground housed long term residents, poorly maintained RV’s and trailers. Overall, a run down campground. The owner should invest in improvements.
Mar 18, 2026
Highly recommend the cozy cottage. Very kid friendly (teens and pre teens). Even my dogs love it. Great price! If you are visiting the ark experience with family this is the place to stay.
Mar 18, 2026
One bonus it’s in the woods away from the main road. Close to a big state park which was nice. This campground you get what you pay for. Minimal grass we were scared to even light a fire it was so close to the camper and our slide out pretty much came out over the other campers fire pit. Showers we ok and pool was ok.
Claim this listing for free to update info, respond to reviews, add real photos, and start accepting online bookings.
Many travelers pair public park visits with nearby private campgrounds for extra amenities like full hookups, WiFi, pools, and laundry.
Bristol, Kentucky
Federal campground in Kentucky.
3.8
Bristol, Kentucky
Campground in Kentucky.
4.4
Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Campground in Kentucky.
Bristol, Kentucky
Federal campground in Kentucky.
Your RV Park Expert
Howdy! I'm Ranger Rex, your RV park expert. Ask me anything about campgrounds, state parks, national parks, or planning your next adventure!
Powered by AI · Responses may not be 100% accurate