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Great Meadows Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Great Meadows Campground is a National Forest campground near Whitley City, Kentucky.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Whitley City, Kentucky

National Forest
Managed by

Great Meadows Campground sits inside Daniel Boone National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,000 ft

36.6283, -84.7265 in McCreary. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Great Meadows Campground?

No. Great Meadows Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Great Meadows Campground?

Camping at Great Meadows Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.

Is there drinking water at Great Meadows Campground?

Yes, Great Meadows Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Great Meadows Campground?

Great Meadows Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Great Meadows Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Great Meadows Campground, in straight-line miles: Yahoo Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), Cumberland Falls (waterfall, 26 miles), Eagle Falls (waterfall, 26 miles), Dog Slaughter Falls (waterfall, 28 miles), and Creation Falls (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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