Located just minutes from the heart of Fort Knox, Kentucky, Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area is the perfect setting for a relaxing escape for your family or organization. Our property spans 65 acres of natural beauty, with a 25 acre lake that catfish, bluegill, crappie, and bass all call home. Camp Carlson can provide the peace and tranquility only nature brings, so plan your next getaway with us. We serve all Active Duty Military, Retired Military, National Guard, Reserves, DoD civilians and their Families.
Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area - Featured Reviews (278)
Very nice campground at a very good price. Nice laundry facilities and bathrooms/showers, always clean and well-maintained. Volleyball court, playgrounds, walking trails, dog park. The workers are very nice and knowledgeable, especially Ms. Carrie, she was wonderful. Would definitely stay here again. Only about 10 minutes to main gate. Very pleased with staying here for a few weeks while waiting for a house.
If you are a Military ID card holder, Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area is a fantastic place to visit, camp, and relax. Nestled in a serene and picturesque setting, this recreational area offers a perfect getaway for military families and individuals. The campsites are well-maintained, spacious, and equipped with all the necessary amenities, accommodating tents, campervans, and RVs. The peaceful environment and natural beauty make it an ideal spot for unwinding and enjoying some quality downtime. The area also boasts excellent recreational facilities, including fishing lakes, picnic areas, and playgrounds for children. The hiking trails are well-marked and provide a great opportunity to explore the surroundings and observe local wildlife. Whether you're looking to fish, hike, or simply relax by the campfire, Camp Carlson has something for you. The friendly and accommodating staff ensure a pleasant stay, making this a nice destination for all Military ID card holders seeking a memorable outdoor experience. Highly recommended!
We stayed at Camp Carlson for a month middle of May to middle of June. Beautiful property, well kept, clean and we enjoyed long walks around the entire property. Plenty of wild life to see and watch around the entire property. There is a large lake if you like to fish, you need to get a license and we saw some nice catches being carried home.
Bare bones Rv camping. No nearby access to restaurants, etc. Hopefully the receptionist is temporary, she had zero personality. There is no WiFi which might be ok but cellular data service is terrible. Washrooms and showers are clean and park is quietly located. What turned me off was the office reception, hard to leave a good review after her.
Camp Carlson at Fort Knox, Kentucky, is excellent! The campground offers beautiful surroundings, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend for a great outdoor getaway!
Great MWR facility! The new cabins are wonder and we'll done. Walking distance from the lake if you want to fish. Couches and beds are comfortable. You have to bring your own bed linens and towels so make sure you do, if not the ft Knox PS is only 15 minutes away! Staff was friendly and the facilities are really nice, it's well maintained. If you stay in the cabin it has TVs but no TV service and no WiFi so you either have to have stuff downloaded to your iPad or computer to use the TV as a large monitor or have a GREAT hotspot. Phone service for AT&T and Verizon was not great, for me. But your coming here to relax and get away so disconnect! Great facility overall, if your eligible for MWR benefits definitely worth checking out.
I would have given the campground a higher rating because the buildings and grounds are very well maintained and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The campground is also quiet, and well maintained. The reason for not giving it 5 stars is because of the cell service, which I completely understand is no fault of the people here. I have Verizon and the service is absolutely terrible. I use Verizon both for phone and internet. In 1/2 the park you can't send or receive calls because there is no service. In the parts of the park where there is service you will have 1 bar, maybe 2 if you're lucky. If you're familiar with how to do a field test with your phone, typical DB ratings are -114 to -118. That is absolutely the worst. Forget trying to stream anything. It just can't be done. Typically you would want a signal in the -90 -> -70 range for it to efficiently stream. You just aren't going to get that here. If having little to no cell service isn't a big deal to you, or if you use Starlink or a different provider for internet then you may be OK but if you use Verizon, you may want to reconsider staying here. Especially if you work from the road.
Nice campground. Quite. Well maintained. Showers are roomy and they have ADA compliant mens and women's shower. Grass is kept mowed. Mature trees around a lot of the sites. Paved roads and gravel pads. Fenced play area for dogs. Laundry facilites are clean and very reasonable. Be sure.to bring quaters as there is no dollar changer. Only real complaint is no internet or cable.
