Lake Jericho Recreation & RV Park logo with fish, trees, tent, and campfire in red, white, and blue

lAKE JERICHO

since July of 1969

Lake Jericho has been open since July of 1969. In the late 1950's, recurring flooding caused continuous damage to thousands of acres of cropland in both Henry and Trimble Counties. To prevent greater loss, Lake Jericho was constructed to serve as a flood-reduction dam as well as a recreation area. Today, this beautiful stretch of Kentucky wilderness invites visitors to relax, fish, play on the lake, and enjoy the serenity.

Calm river bordered by trees, with sunlight reflecting on the water and floating leaves in the foreground

Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet
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Riverbank with grazing animals, green trees, and blue water under a clear sky

Sands of Time

Stark beauty of desolate dunes
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Marina with boats and RVs beside a calm lake, reflecting trees and a blue sky

Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe
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Calm lake with tree-lined shore, green grass, and a clear blue sky on a sunny day

Beyond Boundaries

Visual odyssey across continents
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RECREATION & RV PARK

Our recreation and RV park features a 136-acre lake, 363 total acres of land, multiple fishing coves, pavilions, and camping areas. It is the perfect place to disconnect and enjoy a slower pace of life.

Some of the best things to do around Lake Jericho include:

  • camping
  • fishing
  • trail hiking
  • horse riding trails
  • playgrounds
  • boating
  • kayaking 
  • picnicking

Come enjoy camping in Kentucky at its finest and book your reservation today!

Explore the area

Hands holding a fishing rod and reel over calm water at sunset

Smithfield, KY has both a restaurant and a grocery store. Shop for some of your favorite things to make back at camp or enjoy a homestyle meal in town. You can also drive ten minutes down the road to La Grange and sample some of the eateries there.

Dining options

Picnic breakfast spread on a blanket by a lakeside campsite with a tent and trees in the background

an experience like no other

Whether you're here for a family gathering, friends retreat, quiet getaway, or extended vacation, our Lake Jericho campground has everything you need for a fun and relaxing experience.

oUR REVIEWS

See what our guests have to say!

Miller P.

This is a great campground. We have enjoyed staying here the last two seasons. Staff is phenomenally friendly. Well maintained grounds with lots of fun outdoor activities to enjoy.

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dejalil

Best camping spot in the world! My family have been calling here for 30+years. We alwayshave or family reunions here. We well never go anywhere else. Great fishing and camping for the entire family. They are pet friendly.

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kristin k.

Absolutely fabulous. Quiet, remote, not loud, beautiful, fun, family place. Best price too. Friendly staff, residents, very very clean, just....so peaceful. Not bright, no light pollution. Great fishing spots. Gorgeous at night. Will be back again and again.

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