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Great Meadows Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Season
May 31 to July 31
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Cades Cove New Dump Station · 88.6 mi
Coordinates
36.6283, -84.7265
Last verified
September 18, 2026
36.6283° N · 84.7265° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Great Meadows Campground is located off Rock Creek-Bell Farm Road (Forest #137) in McCreary County and features 18 primitive sites for tent and RV camping, picnic tables, parking and a fishing pier. The campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet. No hookups or dumpsites are available. Rock Creek, a designated Kentucky Wild River, runs adjacent to the campground's Raccoon Loop and is stocked with rainbow trout.

From the USFS.

Is Great Meadows Campground free?

No. Great Meadows Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

When is Great Meadows Campground open?

The season on record runs May 31 to July 31. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.

How do I get to Great Meadows Campground?

From Whitley City, travel south on US 27 for 1 mile and turn right onto KY 92. Travel 5.3 miles then turn left on KY 1363, travel 11.4 miles to the end of the blacktop. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 564 (Bell Farm Road) and travel 1.2 miles before turning left onto Forest Service Road 137 (Woods Road) and continuing for 4.4 miles.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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