Taylorsville Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you're ready to explore some of the area's wilderness, look no further than just beyond your campsite. Taylorsville Lake State Park is a nature lover's haven. Created after damming the Salt River, Taylorsville Lake offers a variety of recreational activities, like boating, fishing, swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, and wakeboarding. Playgrounds, campsites, and a full-service marina add to the allure of staying at this charming state-run recreation area.E.P “Tom” Sawyer State Park is named for a Kentucky judge and is located on the outskirts of Louisville. It has scenic hiking paths, basketball courts, volleyball courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a BMX track, a dog walking park, a model aircraft airfield, playgrounds, a fitness center, and an urban astronomy center.Green River Lake State Park has some excellent lakefront features you can enjoy when you rent an RV near Taylorsville Lake Campground and head south. A 200-slip marina, a boat rental facility, and a deluxe campground with over 150 sites which can comfortably accommodate you and your campervan rental make this a delightful vacation spot along Green River Lake. Additionally, nearly 30 miles of nature trails promise some excellent bike riding, hiking, and horseback riding.Mammoth Cave National Park is the state’s only national park. It is quite a sight to see in person and is less than a two-hour drive south when you're RV camping at Taylorsville Lake Campground. Home to the world’s largest and longest known cave system, you can explore hundreds of miles of passageways in this underground labyrinth if you are brave enough. There are rare bat species and other subterranean critters to see in their natural habitats, and camping out at the national park ensures you can spend a few days perusing these underground tunnels.

City Sightseeing

When you're camping at Taylorsville Lake Campground, there are lots of fun activities, sightseeing spots, museums, barbecue joints, and whiskey distilleries within driving distance, in addition to three of the state’s largest cities. Louisville is the largest of three, so heading to this incredible metro area is worth it if you want to get your fill of civilization during your RV rental trip.The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is one of the most iconic stops in the city, as well as a huge part of baseball history. This baseball bat company put the Louisville name on the map, and you can learn much more about how and why when you tour the company’s factory and museum. Learn how the bats are made and see the facility firsthand.The Louisville Mega Cavern is an exciting park located underground, complete with a BMX park, ropes course, and a unique underground zip line system. The mysteries of the underground and its unusual lighting further contribute to the fascinating atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind adventure park.Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum are both found in Louisville, home to the famed horse race said to be the most important in the sport. Each year, hordes of fans pour into the area to take part in race day festivities, parties, and more. It truly is a cultural phenomenon worth seeing when you rent an RV near Taylorsville Lake Campground.Start planning your north-central Kentucky RV rental adventure today; book a travel trailer rental near Taylorsville Lake Campground and you can immerse yourself in this scenic, culture-packed setting.