Lake Shelby Campground, Shelbyville, Ky
About the Business
Lake Shelby Campground, located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, offers a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated within the city limits, this park is owned by the City of Shelbyville and operated by Shelbyville/Shelby Co. Parks and Recreation and Kentucky Dept of Fish and Wildlife.
Lake Shelby, built in 1949, spans 20 acres and is stocked with a variety of fish including bluegill, crappie, bass, and catfish. The campground features 10 RV sites with full hookups, 15 tent sites, and primitive camping options along the lakefront. Activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and bird watching are popular among visitors, with bald eagles often spotted in the area.
Rates for RV sites range from $25 to $30 per night, while tent and primitive sites are available for $20 per night. Long-term camping options are also offered on a limited basis during the off-season.
In addition to camping, Lake Shelby Campground offers several shelter options for events and gatherings. The main shelter, Moses Ruben, Shirley Martin, and Log Cabin shelters are available for rent, with varying capacities and amenities. Nelson Bottom shelter is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend getaway or planning a special event, Lake Shelby Campground provides a beautiful natural setting for all to enjoy. Contact the park department for more information or to make a reservation.
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Location & Phone number
Lake Shelby Dr, Shelbyville, KY 40065, United States
Reviews
"A great little place with a nice country feel. I can really get into a place like! I would have to ask you to come out and see what you think. I hope you like it as well as I did."
"I love going Kayaking here. Just $2.00 to launch and the lake is absolutely beautiful!"
"Bathrooms a bit dirty. But had hot shower, water and power. Need to be hosed down. Camphost very nice. He set me up at bathrooms but all night tent campers would drive over and put headlights on when there were lights there. Some with loud children. I'm talking ever hour or so cars, lights and voices. Water not for swimming. Mucky."
"Nice, small campground. There are only about 10 RV sites and several for tent camping. It is very quiet with beautiful surroundings. The park has a walking trail right by the water and it's beautiful. Some of the latter can get pretty far from the bathroom. The shower is pretty dated and there isn't much privacy. Unfortunately, one of our neighbors was smoking so much weed that sitting outside was almost impossible without getting nauseous. We talked to the campground host about it but nothing changed. Overall, it's a beautiful place for a quick stopover, to do some fishing or just to relax."
"Great park. The RV pads are short but we were able to park our 39’ Coach half on the pad and half in the parking lot no problem. The camp host was courteous. The grounds were well kept. Access to the water was super easy. We chose this park because it was centrally located along the Bourbon Trail."
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