Bear Creek Campground - KY

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.2 (53)

🟢 11 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 22 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Bear Creek Campground - KY in Kentucky has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 16 in a row, Bear Creek Campground #007–Bear Creek Campground #022 next to each othersites #001, #003, #004, #005, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls), #021 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls), #022

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites #006

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #002

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #006

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 22 in a row, Bear Creek Campground #001–Bear Creek Campground #022 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls), #021 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls), #022

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 Bear Creek Campground #020 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls) & Bear Creek Campground #021 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls) next to each othersites #006, #008, #020 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls), #021 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls)

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #012

Wed Oct 21 – Sat Oct 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 Bear Creek Campground #021 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls) & Bear Creek Campground #022 next to each othersites #021 (With Two 12' x 12' Corral-Panel Horse Stalls), #022

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Bear Creek Campground #001 — Gravel top tent pad with picnic table among tall trees. — **Site Bear Creek Campground #001** · Gravel top tent pad with picnic table among tall trees.NPS

Campsite Bear Creek Campground #003 — Gravel tent pad with picnic table and lantern pole behind tr — **Site Bear Creek Campground #003** · Gravel tent pad with picnic table and lantern pole behind trNPS

Campsite Bear Creek Campground #004 — One lone tree stands in middle of gravel tent pad for campsi — **Site Bear Creek Campground #004** · One lone tree stands in middle of gravel tent pad for campsiNPS

Campsite Bear Creek Campground #005 — Picnic table sits next to large tree that stands in the midd — **Site Bear Creek Campground #005** · Picnic table sits next to large tree that stands in the middNPS

Campsite Bear Creek Campground #007 — Grassy gravel driveway leads to picnic table on campsite. — **Site Bear Creek Campground #007** · Grassy gravel driveway leads to picnic table on campsite.NPS

Campsite Bear Creek Campground #008 — Grassy tent pad with picnic table in far back near woodline. — **Site Bear Creek Campground #008** · Grassy tent pad with picnic table in far back near woodline.NPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30–$35/nightEquestrian Electric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆53 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bear Creek Campground - KY FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bear Creek Campground - KY?

Bear Creek Campground - KY in Kentucky takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bear Creek Campground - KY?

Campsite fees at Bear Creek Campground - KY run about $30–$35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bear Creek Campground - KY when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bear Creek Campground - KY often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Bear Creek Campground - KY a good campground?

Bear Creek Campground - KY holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 53 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Bear Creek Campground - KY located?

Bear Creek Campground - KY is located in Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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