Waitsboro Campground

Lake Cumberland

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.1 (151)

🟢 14 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 24 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Waitsboro Campground in Kentucky has 14 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24. 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

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, WAIT #11–WAIT #16 next to each othersites 👥 #9G, #05, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #18, #20, #21, #22

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites #17

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #19

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 WAIT #15 & WAIT #16 next to each othersites #15, #16, #20, #21

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #04

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, WAIT #12–WAIT #14 next to each othersites 👥 #9G, #02, #07, #12, #13, #14

Mon Sep 28 – Wed Sep 302 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, WAIT #03–WAIT #05 next to each othersites #03, #04, #05, #11, #17, #18, #19, #22

Mon Oct 5 – Thu Oct 83 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, WAIT #13–WAIT #16 next to each othersites 👥 #9G, #04, #06, #07, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #19, #20, #21, #22

📷 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 WAIT #9G — Waitsboro Campground Site 9G — **Site WAIT #9G** · Waitsboro Campground Site 9GUSACE

Campsite WAIT #9G — photo — **Site WAIT #9G**

Campsite WAIT #05 — Waitsboro Campground Site 5 — **Site WAIT #05** · Waitsboro Campground Site 5USACE

Campsite WAIT #05 — photo — **Site WAIT #05**

Campsite WAIT #11 — Waitsboro Campground Site 11 — **Site WAIT #11** · Waitsboro Campground Site 11USACE

Campsite WAIT #11 — photo — **Site WAIT #11**

Campsite WAIT #12 — photo — **Site WAIT #12**

Campsite WAIT #12 — Waitsboro Campground Site 12 — **Site WAIT #12** · Waitsboro Campground Site 12USACE

Campsite WAIT #13 — Waitsboro campground — **Site WAIT #13** · Waitsboro campgroundCorps of Engineers

Campsite WAIT #14 — Site is on a hillside — **Site WAIT #14** · Site is on a hillsideCorps of Engineers

🔭 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

💵 $16–$42/nightGroup Shelter NonelectricGroup Standard ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆151 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Waitsboro Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Waitsboro Campground?

Waitsboro Campground 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 Waitsboro Campground?

Campsite fees at Waitsboro Campground run about $16–$42/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Waitsboro Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Waitsboro Campground 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 Waitsboro Campground a good campground?

Waitsboro Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 151 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Waitsboro Campground located?

Waitsboro Campground 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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