Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From I-64: Take Exit 179, go 3/4 mile, turn left on Eastpark Drive.
From Hwy 23: Turn south on Industrial Pkwy (Hwy 67). Go approximately 12 miles, turn right on Eastpark Drive. Go 1/4 mile.
GPS: N38.376216, W82.820477
Get Google DirectionsTHINGS TO DO IN ASHLAND, KY: We are centrally located to several main travel routes, with multiple options of nearby restaurants, local festivals, events and historical sites. It’s all listed here for your convenience!
This Gaming Casino recently opened fifteen minutes from our campground.
This is part of a bigger project to build a horse racing track at the same location this year.
Enjoy evenings of fun, dining and entertainment. Even our favorite ribs place Smoking J's has moved next to this location.
10775 US Route 60
Ashland, KY 41102
This park was developed as a picnic area by the Camden Interstate Railway in 1903. Since then, Camden Park has turned into a thriving traditional amusement park. It is the oldest amusement park in West Virginia, with about 30 rides, including an iconic wooden roller coaster. The park is typically open from May through October and only a short drive from the campground.
5000 Waverly Rd
Huntington, WV 25704
Malibu Jack's is Kentucky's best all indoor family fun park! Enjoy go karts, laser tag, miniature golf, arcade games, food, and more! There is something for everyone at Malibu Jack's. Everything is indoors so weather is never a problem.
10699 US-60 W
Ashland, KY 41102
Relax while you enjoy a ride through the beautiful central Kentucky countryside, with a gourmet four-course meal. My Old Kentucky Dinner Train offers a murder mystery train ride, a bourbon excursion, a dinner excursion, a North Pole Express excursion, a Father's Day breakfast and a Mother's Day brunch.
*reservations required
Hours of operation are: Tue - Fri 8 am - 5 pm EDT
602 North 3rd Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Find your way to the world's best bourbon on the Kentucky bourbon tour. You can plan your trip by distillery, by location or by experience. With 37 distilleries, it's hard to pick just one favorite. Some are as close as 8 miles and others are as far as 70 miles apart. Average tour time is 90 minutes.
Get an aerial view and create your own personal itinerary to ensure enough time is given to each destination. Visit the distillery map here and plan your trip!
They race every Saturday (weather permitting). Gates open at 3 - time trials start at 6.
Sand Drags. ATVs and Motorcycles.
2061 State HWY 1661
Grayson, KY 41143
Highlands Museum & Discovery Center is a regional history and children's museum.
Main Exhibits:• Country Music Heritage Hall
• Gift Shop
• Jean Thomas Exhibit
• Kentucky Farmers Bank Conference Room
• Mary Jo Burton Heritage Wall
• Music Quilt
• Rotating Exhibits in the Cecil Fannin Family Hall
• Traipsin Woman
• Vintage Clothing
• World War I
• MSU Satellites, Aerospace & the Bluegrass State
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (open to public)
Sunday-Monday: Closed
Wednesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (open to public)
1620 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
Tour the cabin that Loretta Lynn and her famous sister, Crystal Gayle, grew up in. Stand on the porch where they sang songs and honed their skills before becoming some of Country Music's greatest stars. Inside the cabin, you will find authentic Loretta Lynn memorabilia, her mother's original washboard, porch swing, bed and more.
Tour hours are 10AM - 4PM daily. No reservations required.
This is located 69 miles from the campsite.
1917 Millers Creek
Van Lear, KY 41265
Welcome to one of the most beautiful and historic places in the nation. As you travel along the Country Music Highway and meet the friendly folks of this Appalachian region, you will quickly realize that you have found a hidden treasure. Not just about country music, you can learn about Native Americans, pioneers, the Civil War and the Hatfield-McCoy Feud.
100 Stave Branch Rd
Staffordsville, KY 41256
Make a day trip of this historic area recreating the turn of the century Appalachian life in restored log buildings. The pioneer village includes a blacksmith shop, antique shop, church, petting zoo, museums, community room, old schoolhouse and much more. Guided tours available all year 10 to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and in winter months). There is a charge for guided tours.
3300 Harvey Road
Huntington, WV 25704
Located in Paintsville, KY, this is a must-stop for all country music fans. Enjoy the interactive exhibits featuring 14 exhibits displaying the memorabilia of the country stars Chris Stapleton, Loretta Lynn, Billy Ray Cyrus, Dwight Yoakam and many more
Join them for an evening of live bluegrass music during Front Porch Pickin' every Thursday at 7pm.
120 Stave Branch
Staffordsville, KY 41256
The Southern Ohio Museum opened its galleries and programs to the public in 1979. The building currently houses two permanent installations featuring the largest, single collection of works by native son and well-known American Scene painter Clarence Holbrook Carter (1904-2000) and “Art of the Ancients,” containing 10,000 prehistoric Native American objects from the Charles and William Wertz Collection. Three other galleries feature group and solo exhibitions of well-known and emerging contemporary Ohio and regional artists. The Museum also offers a 100-seat theater for music and performing arts, a gift shop, a reading room complete with more than 1000 volumes, a student art studio, a docent-centered tour program, an off-site circus arts studio, and year-round programming designed to enhance the exhibitions.
825 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Top Five Things to Do
1. Tour the Cascade Cave.
2. Hike Three Bridges Trail.
3. Experience the Bat Cave “Wild”.
4. Hike the Box Canyon Trail.
5. Explore Laurel and Horn Hollow cave systems.
The Carter County region has the highest concentration of caves to be found in any area of Kentucky. Enjoy a subterranean adventure, created by nature over millions of years. For the current cave tour schedule, click HERE.
*Image taken by KY Department of Parks
344 Caveland Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
Top Four Things To Do
1. Kayak to Grotto Falls.
2. Hike the Beech Hemlock Trail to view sandstone rock formations.
3. Play a round of golf on the 18-hole championship golf course.
4. Hike the Lick Falls Overlook to explore or photograph the cliff line.
5. Rent a fishing or pontoon boat and have a great day on the lake. Marina phone number: 606-474-4513. The sheer sandstone canyons and gentle slopes are a featured quality of the 1,512 acres of Grayson Lake State Park. The park's site was a favorite camping area for former occupants: the Shawnee and Cherokee Native Americans. For an excellent adventure, we recommend the hiking trails, which offer several species of ferns, mosses, lichens, the flowering rhododendron "lizard head rock," and the unusual combination of beech-hemlock trees.
314 Grayson Lake State Park Rd.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
Things to Do
Biking
Trails provide the perfect opportunity for hikers, mountain bikers and horsemen to enjoy the scenery of beautiful Greenbo Forest. Self-guided trails provide 25 miles of easy-to-difficult hiking, or marked for multi-use.
Boating
The marina is open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during summer months and offers 25 open slips, rental pontoon boats, row boats, canoes, and motor boats. No jet skis are allowed on lake.
Canoeing
Canoes can be rented at the park marina open spring through fall. Call the park for dates.
Fishing
Cast away your cares at Greenbo Lake! This 225-acre lake is home of two state largemouth bass records! The lake also holds large bluegill, crappie, catfish, and trout. A Kentucky Fishing License is required. Click here to purchase a license online at KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Hiking
The trails provide the perfect opportunity for hikers, mountain bikers and horsemen to enjoy the scenery of beautiful Greenbo Forest. Self-guided trails provide 33 miles of easy-to-difficult hiking, or marked for multi-use.
Horseback Riding
Two multi-use trails provide miles of opportunities for the equestrian.
Kayaking
Two-seat kayaks available for rental at the marina April through October.
965 Lodge Rd.
Greenup, KY 41144
The BlackHorse Farm is an authentic horse farm located in Rush, Kentucky (Boyd County).
Weddings + Receptions (our specialty)
Special Event Venue
Parties/Festivals
http://www.theblackhorsefarm.com/
Rush
KY, KY 41168
The Kentucky Folk Art Center (KFAC) at Morehead State University is one of Kentucky's special places. Enjoy a variety of arts and crafts – like sculptures, carvings, paintings and drawings – by untrained contemporary artists from every corner of the state. Located in a former grocery store on the campus of Morehead State University, the center-museum and gift shop is home to permanent rotating collections of folk art and objects with new exhibits added annually. Special Exhibits are featured periodically. Don't miss cultural events and activities – including Appalachian Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair (first Saturday in Dec) with $3 admission. Open 9a-5p Mon-Sat
45 miles from campground. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
102 W 1st St
Morehead, KY 40351
The Paramount Theater was built in 1930, utilizing the design of a model theater created by Paramount Pictures for construction at the Chicago World's Fair of 1932. There was to be one theater built in each of the forty-eight states; however, only three made it to completion. The Ashland Paramount Theater is believed to be the sole survivor. The artistic vision of the Arts Center is to create a cultural environment that reaffirms the area's Appalachian traditions while broadening the region's aesthetic parameters. The theater has seating for 1400 people and an average of 120 performances per year.
Check the upcoming events.
1300 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
The second largest university in West Virginia houses twelve colleges and schools with a student body of approximately 16,000. Experience a fall football game with 30,000 other fans and make a weekend out of it. Come camp with us and give your college students an opportunity to get away from the stress of campus. Enjoy spending time with your kids in the comfort of a kamping kabin or bring your own camper and stay in a relaxing, family-friendly environment.
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
One of only a few remaining hand-made glass companies left in the United States is located 40 miles east from the campground. Take the self-guided tour and linger to watch as these artisans orchestrate individually hand-blown beautiful works of art. Many of the glass pieces have become collector's items that can be viewed in the gallery. Enjoy the various colored pieces of art as well as one of the Country Music Awards and the US Capital lighting globe on display. Other pieces are available for purchase in the gift shop. Tours are available Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The gift shop is open daily and admission is free.
Blenko is listed as Travel Channel's list of Top 10 Factory Tours.
9 Bill Blenko Drive
Milton, WV 25541
Your guide to outdoors is listed on this website. The best hiking & biking trails, motor sports, archery and water sports.
Ashland hunting - where to hunt, hunting regulations and hunting seasons.
Ashland fishing - local fishing holes, fishing regulations & fishing licenses.
Located 54 miles east of the campground. They are located on beautiful Cave Run Lake in Eastern Kentucky and are surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. They offer pontoon boats and jon boat rentals. Open Daily 8AM-10PM
*Picture taken by Cave Run Marinas
4325 HWY 801 South
Morehead, KY 40351
Located nearby, 14 miles away is a 7000 acre off road park with over 100 miles of trails. New trails being opened up regularly! Trails consist of novice, intermediate, and advanced levels. There are smooth wide trails for the beginners and challenging hill climbs for the more advanced riders. Bring your off road vehicle and stay with us while you ride.
For you and your family's safety, you MUST trailer to the ATV park from the campground.
100 Four Mile Rd
Rush, KY 41168
Dragonfly Outdoor Adventure has so many outdoor, nature-filled activities to offer. They provide affordable, safe, and accessible recreational activities to the Appalachian Area. They have kayak and canoe rentals, guided and unguided paddles at Greyson Lake and an onsite food truck open Saturday and Sunday.
550 Treasure Cove
Greenup, KY 41144
Based out of Louisa Kentucky, Premier PowerSports Rental was created to help meet the demands of those looking for a fun and safe way to get out of the house and back into the endless beauty that is abound in the Tri-State area. They offer guided tours, vehicle operation training, and delivery of the vehicles. They offer great prices on rentals from brands you know and trust! So whether you are an experienced rider or completely new to the scene, they have you covered!
220 Town Hill Rd
Louisa, KY 41230
This 18-hole golf course offers pristine greens and challenging fairways. The front nine offers long fairways with spectacular views of Kentucky's rolling hills. The back nine is tucked in a quiet, tranquil valley. The general length or pace of play is 3.5-4 hours for 18 holes.
200 Fairway Drive
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
Located about 15 miles away, River Bend Golf Club features an 18-hole public course designed by Ron Lucas. The course features bent grass greens with bermuda grass fairways, and plays over 5,893 yards from the back tees with a slope of 108. Some of the finest Kentucky golf around!
6333 State Route 1
Argillite, KY 41121
Grayson Lake Golf Course located in Olive Hill, Kentucky, is a course you will not want to miss. Rated #4 by Golf Digest in 2005, your foursome will get the feeling that you have the golf course to yourselves.
Gently rolling Bermuda grass fairways nestle their way through tall trees and around scenic Grayson Lake. Some of the largest white sand bunkers found any where help to challenge golfers as they play to large undulating bent grass greens. The back tees at 7155 yards will challenge the most serious of players while the other sets of tees allow for playability and enjoyment for golfers of all ages and ability.
20 miles from the campground.
*Image taken by KY Department of Parks
314 Grayson Lake Park Road
Olive Hill, KY 41164
Yatesville Lake Golf Course, is located in the scenic eastern Kentucky foothills near Louisa, Kentucky. Architects Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest's design highlights the rugged beauty of the region in creating a golfing masterpiece. With 4-5 sets of tees on each hole, manicured fairways and immaculate greens, Yatesville Lake Golf Course offers opportunities for golfers of all skill levels.
You will not only be treated to a wonderful, challenging test of golf but you will be able to enjoy an abundant array of wildlife, dramatic tee to green elevation changes and scenic views which will leave you awestruck. So pack your golf clubs, throw in your camera and prepare for a golf experience you will soon not forget.
Located 38 miles from the campground. *Image taken by KY Department of Parks
1410 Golf Course Road
Louisa, KY 41230
The 18-hole golf course offers pristine greens and challenging fairways. The front nine offers long fairways with spectacular views of Kentucky's rolling hills. The back nine is tucked in a quiet, tranquil valley. The general length or pace of play is 3.5-4 hours for 18 holes.
Summit RV is a local (Ashland) RV dealer. It is owned an operated by the same local family for the last 40 years. Summit RV provides service and also sells parts.
Located 12 miles from the campground.
6611 US-60
Ashland, KY 41102
Shopping & Retail in Ashland, Kentucky. Only 9 miles away from the campground.
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6 am - 11 pm
12504 US Route 60
Ashland, KY 41102
The farmer next to us opened a meat processing plant with a deli. Great meat for good prices. Visit the store while you stay at the campground. Open 9am-6pm, Monday to Saturday. Behind the exit at the lower level of the campground.
494 Cr-1168
Ashland, KY 41121
Downtown Huntington includes the new $60 million entertainment complex that opened in 2004. Stroll along the Ohio River walk and then enjoy the bookstore, comedy club, restaurants, and a 16-screen movie theater. The Big Sandy Arena, which has many indoor events, is just another block away.
220 9th St
Huntington, WV 25701
The Huntington Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in the village of Barboursville, West Virginia. Currently the largest mall in West Virginia and features more than 150 retailers & restaurants. *Located only 35 miles west of the campground.
500 Mall Road &, I-64
Barboursville, WV 25504
This popular BBQ restaurant is located 9 miles from the campground. It is rated 4.4 stars on Google.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday 11AM - 10PM
Located at the Camp Landing Complex
10699 US-60 Suite 960
Ashland, KY 41102
Located about 10 miles from the campground. 4.4 stars on Google.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday 11AM - 10PM
209 Carol Malone Blvd
Greyson, KY 41143
Located 9 miles east of the campground. 4.7 stars on Google.
This Mexican restaurant has several locations. Please see website for full list.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday 11AM - 9:30PM
502 E Main St,
Grayson, KY 41143
The Winchester is known for it's steak, seafood & bourbon. It is located in the Delta hotel by Marriott in downtown Ashland, opposite the Paramount theater.
It is rated 4.3 stars on Google. See the menu here.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday 6:30AM - 11PM
1441 Winchester Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
Hand-dipped ice cream, homemade local baked goods, and great coffee. *Located 10 miles from our campground.
603 E. Main Street
Grayson, KY 41143
A folk brewery, situated at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Specializing in pre-prohibition ales and lagers, as well as contemporary styles.
Located in Morehead and Ashland
Experience the best of Ireland at this authentic pub with a mouth-watering menu of traditional dishes.
1612 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
FatAsh Cigar Lounge is a locally owned fine tobacco/cigar shop and lounge located in Ashland, KY serving the Tri-State area. Stepping into the shop, you'll find an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere where business and pleasure both have a welcomed seat at the table.
8110 US RT. 60
Ashland, KY 41102
All you need to know about the amazing town of Huntington, WV. Discover Huntington, a place that's redefining travel. In H-Town, you'll find Appalachian craftsmanship, Southern hospitality, unique flavor and so much more. Visit the Tourism Guide to learn about all that Huntington has to offer.
Everything you need to know about Ashland is on this website. From dog friendly places, farmers market schedules, to the best dining and shopping, etc., it's all on this website. Any tourist attraction you could ever want.
All about what to do in Lexington. From horseback riding (Lexington is the horse capitol of the world), to bourbon tasting, creative culture and amazing restaurants.
Lexington was voted "50 best places to travel in 2021" by Travel & Leisure. "Top 10 bucket list destinations" - USA Today.
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