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Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area

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We are excited to announce Camp Carlson began accepting reservations for our brand-new Family Cottages on September 20, 2023.

 

Located just minutes from the heart of Fort Knox, Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area is the perfect setting for a relaxing escape for your Family, unit 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.

Guest Responsibilities

  • Guests are responsible for pet cleanup
  • Guests are responsible for cleanup of their area
  • Guests are responsible to keep pets on a leash at all times
  • Please do not throw items in the lake or creek
  • Put all trash in containers

Camp Carlson Map 

Disc Golf at Camp Carlson

Discover the excitement of Camp Carlson's all-new Disc Golf Course! Perfect for beginners, our 9-hole course features shorter holes and easily navigable layouts, offering a thrilling outdoor experience for all skill levels. Open to Military, DoD, retiree, veteran, and dependent I.D. card holders, this course winds through the picturesque grounds of Camp Carlson, showcasing wooded holes and open expanses.

Ready to play? Stop by the main office to check in, where you can rent discs or bring your own. Get ready to tee off and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while enjoying a round of disc golf in an unforgettable setting!

Camp Carlson Disc Golf Rules

Carlson Hall & Gazebo

Whether you are looking for a venue for a wedding reception, a family reunion or an official function, Carlson Hall will meet all your event's needs. Constructed in the fall of 2007, this large A-Frame structure will seat up to 175 people inside with two patios for extra seating outside. The kitchen, capable of servicing any occasion, is equipped with two restaurant style refrigerators, a freezer, a ten burner stove with two ovens, a cold and hot steam line, and four microwaves.

Reservations are required and accepted up to 12 calendar months in advance of the date of your event. When making your reservation, 50% of the rental fee is required to reserve your spot. Online reservations will require full payment made at the time of the reservation. Rental deposits are non-refundable. Reservations must be made 7-12 months in advance. Reservations made within 6 months of event must be paid in full and are non-refundable.

A cleaning/Damage deposit of $300 is due on the day of arrival. Once the event is concluded and cleanup is complete, a staff member will inspect the facility for cleanliness, damage and/or missing furniture or equipment. If everything is in compliance the deposit will be fully refunded back to the reservation POC.

Rental Type Monday - Thursday Friday - Sunday
One Day (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) $550 not available
Overnight (10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. next day) $800 $1,500*
Two Day (10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $950 $3,000*

Check in time is 2 p.m.

Check out time is 11 a.m. (anything past this time will result in another days fee)

A $20.00 service fee will be charged for any changes to a reservation excluding cancellations. This includes changes to arrival or departure dates or reduction in the total number of days originally reserved.

*Friday-Sunday reservations are now eligible for a $500 incentive, per night booked, for goods and catering services offered by The Saber & Quill.
Stay tuned for more for more information coming soon! 
Family Cottages

NOTICE - We will begin taking reservations for the new family cottages at Camp Carlson on September 20, 2023. 

Camp Carlson is excited to offer the perfect destination for your weekend get-a-way, family vacation, or just a scenic night away – our eight brand-new furnished cottages!

Our cottages come equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, stove, beds, kitchen table, chairs, and a living room with TV. To help make your stay at our cottages as stress-free as possible, kitchen wares, a coffee maker, and a toaster are furnished by the campground. Our cottages offer a cozy, quiet retreat among the sounds and sights of nature.

Please note customers must supply their own bedlinens and towels.

Reservations can be made 12 calendar months in advance. A deposit is due at time of reservation; deposit amount is equal to first night's stay per cottage.

No pets or smoking allowed inside of Camp Carlson's cottages.  

Camp Carlson Family Cottage Rates:  Per Night

Cottages Available

2 Bed/ 1 Bath: (sleeps 4-6) 

  • 809 Sq ft w/ 105 sq ft covered front.
  • One queen bed, one twin-over-full bunk bed, and a pull-out couch. 
$110  4

2 Bed/ 1 Bath (ADA): (sleeps 4-6)

  • 934 Sq Ft w/ 121 Sq ft covered front porch.
  • One queen bed, one twin-over-full bunk bed, and a pull-out couch. 
$110  1

3 Bed/ 1 Bath: (Sleeps 8-12)

  • 934 Sq Ft w/ 94 sq ft front porch.
  • Two queen beds, one twin-over-full bunk bed, one twin-over-twin bunk bed, and a pull-out couch. 
$140  3

 

Camp Carlson Cottages Flyer

Group Cabins

Our group cabins offer larger parties of guest an opportunity to stay together under one roof. Bunk beds are available for sleeping a total of 16. This is the ideal place to bring a Scout or church group. The Group Cabins are located within easy walking distance of shower and bathroom facilities. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Reservations are required and accepted up to 12 calendar months in advance of your visit. A fee of $50 per group cabin is required to make a reservation. First night fee is required at the time of reservation. The remaining balance is due at the time of arrival.

Group cabins have a stay limit of 30 consecutive days, year round.

Number of Guests Price
1-5 $50 (daily)
5-16 $10 per person (daily)

Check in time is 2 p.m.

Check out time is 11 a.m. (anything past this time will result in another days fee)

A $20.00 service fee will charged for any changes to a reservation excluding cancellations. This includes changes to arrival or departure dates or reduction in the total number of days originally reserved.

Tent Camping

Camp Carlson's rugged beauty is yours to enjoy in our tent camping area. Along with the convenience of hot showers and laundry facilities, your tent pad comes equipped with a grill, picnic table and fire ring. No reservation required.

Tent camping sites have a stay limit of 90 consecutive days between April 1 and September 30. Customers reaching 90 consecutive days must depart for 72 hours.

Rental Type Price
1-6 Person $8 daily
Additional Campers $1 each

Check in time is 2 p.m.

Check out time is 11 a.m. (anything past this time will result in another days fee)

Picnic & Playground Areas

There are four reserve picnic areas at Camp Carlson for you to enjoy. Water and electric hookup is available at each site. All areas may be rented separately or together, depending on the size of your get-together. All four picnic areas have barbecue grills, shelters, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. Reservations are required.

Rental Area Price
Picnic Area 1 $50 daily
Picnic Area 4 $100 daily
All Picnic Areas $150 daily
RV Sites

Camp Carlson offers a total of 56 recreational vehicle sites that have water, electric and sewer hookups with 35 and 50amp. All sites are gravel pads located in well-shaded areas and are within walking distance of our 24-hour laundry, shower and bathroom facilities.

RV sites have a stay limit of 90 consecutive days. Customers reaching 90 consecutive days must depart for 72 hours.

We are now reserving all RV sites. A deposit equal to one day rental is required to make a reservation, remaining balance is due at time of arrival.

 

Rental Type Daily Fee
Pull Thru, Full Hook-up $35
Back in  $30
Dump Station is available for $2, 

Check in time is 2 p.m.

Check out time is 11 a.m. (anything past this time will result in another days fee)

 


Make a reservation online

Only open to Military ID card holders to include Active-Duty Military, Retired Military, National Guard, Reserves, DoD Civilians and their Families. Not open to the General Public.


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of reservations on Family cabins, group cabins and picnic areas must be made not less than one calendar month in advance of the scheduled arrival to receive a complete refund. Reservations cancelled less than one calendar month but more than seven days in advance of the scheduled arrival will be charged 50% of the reservation fees. The complete reservation fee will be forfeited for reservations cancelled less than seven days of scheduled arrival date and time. No refund for early departure.

Cancellations of reservations for RV sites must be made not less than 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival to receive a refund. Customer that fail to occupy their site or notify the office by 9 a.m. the morning after their scheduled arrival date will be considered cancelled and the site will be made available to other guests. No refund for early departure.

Winter Hours and Closings
Winter Hours of Operation (December 23 - April 30)
Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Closed on Veterans Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day.

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