Forum Discussion
melandme
Feb 18, 2018Explorer
The closest place to Churchill Downs to "camp" is the KY Exposition Center at the fairgrounds.  It is a couple of miles from Churchill and I believe there are buses that run back and forth.  I have never stayed there, but they do have hookups for people attending shows that RV.  From what I remember from working at the state fair,  it is just hookups in a parking lot.  You would need to call the Expo Center to see what they have.  In Shepherdsville KY about 20 miles away is a KOA and another campground.  Taylorsville Lake State Park is a very nice campground and is an easy 35 mile drive into Louiville.  I would make plans now for the Derby is a very busy time.
About Campground 101
Recommendations, reviews, and the inside scoop from fellow travelers.14,738 PostsLatest Activity: Oct 17, 2025