Camping Near Shively, KY

Shively is located seven miles southwest of Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky. Camping sites in the area cater to RV campers, offering no tent spaces or sites. Main attractions near Shively are Churchill Downs, the racetrack that is home to the Kentucky Derby, the Bluegrass Music Museum and Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium, as well as parks and outdoor recreational areas. There is an RV dump station located at the Kentucky Expo Center and Fairgrounds, nine miles east of Shively.

  1. Lousiville Metro Kampground of America

    • The Louisville Metro KOA is an RV campground located 12 miles from Shively in Clarksville, Indiana. The campground contains 86 pull-thru sites with electric, sewer, cable and water phone hookups. The campground offers Wi-Fi, access to propane, miniature golf, a snack bar, a "kamping kitchen" and year-round pool access. Activities located near the campground include shopping at the Greentree Mall, two golf courses and hiking on the Lewis and Clark Heritage Trail. The campground can accommodate RVs up to 69 feet long.

    Trackside RV Park

    • The Trackside RV Park is located in Louisville, less than 10 miles from Shively. The campground contains eight sites with shade trees and waterfront access, along with electric, water and sewer hookups. Churchill Downs is directly behind Trackside RV Park; other attractions near the campground include the Kentucky Derby Museum and Haunted Hotel.

    Add-More Campground

    • The Add-More Campground is located in Clarksville, Indiana, 17 miles from Shively. There are 50 sites from which to choose at Add-More, including several level pull-through sites. All sites include electric, sewer and water hookups and Wi-Fi access. The campground has 35 acres of land with shade trees and a fishing pond. Special amenities include laundry rooms and a bathhouse. Attractions near Add-More Campground are The Great Escape movie theater and Clarksville Parks and Recreation.

    Other Campgrounds

    • Campers with tents may camp at either the Charleston State Park or Clark State Forest in Indiana -- both about 30 miles north of Shively. RV Camping is available about 20 miles south of Shively in Shepherdsville, Kentucky at Louisville South KOA or Grandma's RV Park.