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CampgroundPublic landDepartment of Defense

Camp Carlson Recreational Area

Fort Knox, Kentucky · 528 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · from OpenStreetMap and USGS

Price per night
Not yet known
Sites
53From the military MWR directory · May 2024
Hookups
FullElectric 50 amp, water, sewerFrom the campground's website · Sep 2026
Elevation
528 ft161 m
Pets
Not allowedFrom the campground's website · Sep 2026
Big rigs
Not yet known
Land
Fort Knox

Department of Defense

Cell signal
Not yet known

Amenities

Correct

  • Laundry
  • Pull-through sites
  • Showers

From Military MWR and MCCS campground directories, Military OneSource — Best Kept Secrets, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places

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About

Location shown is the installation; check in with the campground office for directions. 53 gravel sites, unlimited tent sites, 10 cabins for rent. Amenities: Picnic area, playground. Activities: Fishing. Reservations: Required and accepted up to 12 months in advance for cabins (not required for tent and RV sites).

From Military MWR and MCCS campground directories, Military OneSource — Best Kept Secrets, OpenStreetMap, and Overture Maps Foundation — Places · Edit

Cell service

Report signal
  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Camp Carlson Recreational Area: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 69% chance of rain84°68°
  • ThuPatchy Fog, 52% chance of rain81°58°
  • FriChance Rain Showers, 30% chance of rain64°41°
  • SatSunny58°36°
  • SunSunny65°44°

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Location and contact

37.90730, -85.88379
502-624-4836
Campground website
Managed by
MilitaryU.S. Army · Fort KnoxFederal operatorMilitary campground: a DoD ID card is required to enter the installation. Check with the campground for who is eligible.
Nearest town
Fort Knox

Data from Military MWR and MCCS campground directories (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), Military OneSource — Best Kept Secrets, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places

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