Renfro Valley KOA

The Great Outdoors

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is within easy reach when you're RV camping at Renfro Valley KOA; the park is the home of Cumberland Falls, known as the Niagara of the South. The rocks over which the falls cascade are estimated to be over 250 million years old. The park is also known for the spectacular Moonbow, which is only found here and at Victoria Falls on the African continent. Visitors can also pan for gems at the Cumberland Falls Mining Company. Other recreational activities include fishing, bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, tennis, and walking trails. An interactive adventure map is available for download. There are picnic areas with tables, grills, and restrooms. The gift shop offers park merchandise, gifts and souvenirs, snacks, and Kentucky handcrafts. The restaurant in DuPont Lodge overlooks the river, and serves local meats and produce when available.You’ll also have access to the Daniel Boone National Forest with your rental motorhome near Mount Vernon. The forest is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and spans 21 counties and over 700,000 acres. Natural and geologic features of interest include cliff lines, rivers, arches, waterfalls, creeks, rock shelters, lakes, and wildernesses. Recreational opportunities include fishing and hunting, hiking and biking, climbing, scenic drives, swimming, boating, winter sports, and nature and wildlife viewing. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail crosses the forest. The Gladie Visitor Center provides information, maps, interpretive exhibits, scheduled activities, and special events. Trail guides and maps are available for download.Experience the great outdoors in a thrilling way at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area when you're Renfro Valley KOA camping. The area is rich in geologic features including sandstone bluffs and scenic gorges. Outdoor recreational opportunities include swimming, paddling, fishing and hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Bike and gear rentals, as well as guide services, are available through park concessionaires. There are picnic areas with tables and grills throughout the park. Ranger programs and special events, including a storytelling festival, photo contest, and ghost train are held throughout the year. The bookstore offers books on local history and nature, maps and guides, park merchandise, gifts and souvenirs, and regional crafts.

Exploring the Area

The Renfro Valley Entertainment Center is a venerable, unique venue in Kentucky’s Country Music Capital. Mount Vernon campers who appreciate Americana will love this space. The 90-acre complex includes two show theaters, a shopping village, RV parks, and more. Live performances feature classic country, bluegrass, and gospel artists. You can also shop for country music and memorabilia, jewelry, accessories, ice cream, snacks, and other items. There is even a recording studio on-site.This area also hosts the World Chicken Festival in London, and you may want to plan your visit with the Mount Vernon RV rental so that you don’t miss this annual event. It is a tribute to the world-famous Colonel Harland Sanders. Enjoy live entertainment, parades, arts and crafts, rides and games, and, of course, fried chicken dinners prepared in the world’s largest stainless steel skillet.You can also direct your Mount Vernon camper rental to the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea to learn about and celebrate the state’s artisans and crafters. The center is part of the Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You’ll enjoy exhibits and displays, demonstrations, special events, and more. Regional crafts, music, books, and specialty food products are all available for sale. The café serves freshly made Kentucky Proud produce and farm products.You’ll be able to enjoy freshly prepared pizza, wings, and more delivered directly to your site when you're RV camping at Renfro Valley KOA. There’s also a food truck on-site on the weekends. And outside of the campground, you’ll have plenty of local choices including Southern comfort food and home cooking, authentic barbecue, bars and brewpubs, and familiar fast-casual chains. There are also a lot of familiar names in service stations, truck stops, and convenience stores; you’ll be able to find either diesel fuel or gasoline very easily whenever you are in need.