Sandhill Conservation Camp

Hwy 700E Whitley City, KY
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4 1/2 miles east of the US 27-KY 700 intersection)
For information or reservations call 606-376-9333

 

About the Camp

Sandhill Conservation Camp is located in beautiful, Scenic McCreary County, Kentucky, and just minutes from Cumberland Falls, Natural Arch, Yahoo Falls, Historic Stearns, KY, Blue Heron Mining Camp, Barthell Coal Camp, the Big South Fork Scenic Railway, and many other natural and historic attractions. The camp also features a trail head entrance for horseback riders and is surrounded by US Forest Service property(Daniel Boone National Forest).

The camp consists of 27 acres just about 4 1/2 miles east of the US Highway 27-KY 700 intersection in Whitley City. Forty(40) campsites are present with hook ups for recreational vehicles(RVs), including water and electric(20 & 30 amps currently...upgrades are planned for the 2009 season). There are also clean restrooms on site, along with a shower house, kitchen facilities, air conditioned multi-purpose room, dump station, large open fields and shelter houses. The camping area also includes a shelter, grilling facilities and playground equipment.

Reservations are required for use of the shelter houses. Campsites(both primitive and RV) are on a first come, first served basis. Reservations may be required during special event weekends. Call 606-376-9333 for information, availability of dates and reservations.

Fees:

Upper shelter, lower shelter, and community building $50 per day(10am-10pm) or $35- 1/2 day(10am-4pm or 4pm-10pm)
The entire camp may be rented for special events for $150 for 1 day, $250 for 2 days, and $300 for 3 days. These fees do not include the use of campsites. Additional fees will be charged for each campsite used.
(Deposits are required for reservations, including half(1/2) on the day of reservation, and payment in full on the day of the event. Checks should be made payable to McCreary County Fiscal Court c/o Sandhill 4-H Camp. We are sorry, but credit cards can not be accepted.) 

RV Campsites come complete with water & electrical hookups for $15 per day or $100 per week(7 days, 6 nights). Please ask camp managers about your specific campsite size and service(electrical) requirements.
(RVs will be subject to an additional $10 fee for use of the onsite dump station). 

Primitive Campsites are available for $7 per day or $45 per week(7 days, 6 nights).

All campsite fees also include access to the shower house and restrooms. Campers are also encouraged to make use of the picnic shelter and playground area located at the center of the campground.

 

(Reservation fees, schedule and prices are effective April 1, 2008. The Sandhill 4-H Conservation Camp Board, the McCreary County Park Board, and their parent organization, the McCreary County Fiscal Court, assume no liability for injury, accident or stolen property. We reserve the right to change pricing, schedules, or to refuse service or request those not following camp rules leave the camp immediately.)