Where to camp near bourbon and whisky distilleries
Several vineyards and wineries in the United States will let you camp on their land, but can we do it in distilleries?
We ventured into researching camping on distillery land and it would not be a bad idea given that many distilleries share spectacular landscapes. Whether it’s American distilleries of bourbon across the Kentucky Bourbon Trail or scotch whisky distilleries on the Hebridean Whisky Trail or the countryside in Islay, or Speyside, in Scotland, the possibilities are there. We present them to you here.
Camping near Bourbon Distilleries in Kentucky
For the passionate of bourbon there is indeed the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. A call to nature from Cumberlands Falls to Mammoth Cave and Red River Gorge. Easily accessible by car, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail allows you to camp or spend a few days parking wherever you want if you are traveling in a camper van or RV. There are seven camping sites near the distilleries below, which are registered on both the Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour (KBTCT)
Jim Beam Distillery
1. My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown
Distilleries nearby
-KBT:
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling Facility
Maker’s Mark
-KBTCT
Willett Distillery
Limestone Branch Distillery
2. Kentucky Horse Park Campground, Lexington
Distilleries nearby
-KBT
Alltech’s Town Branch Distillery
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Four Roses Distillery
Wild Turkey Distillery
-KBTCT
Barrel House Distilling
Bluegrass Distillers
Hartfield & Co.
3. Louisville South KOA, Shepherdsville
Distilleries nearby
-KBT
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling Facility
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
-KBTCT
Willett Distillery
4. Pioneer Playhouse Campground, Danville
Distilleries nearby
-KBT
Four Roses Distillery
Wild Turkey Distillery
Woodford Reserve Distillery
-KBTCT
Wilderness Trail Distillery
Limestone Branch Distillery
5. Camp On The Kentucky, Versailles
Distilleries nearby
-KBT
Four Roses Distillery
Wild Turkey Distillery
Woodford Reserve Distillery
6. Elkhorn Campground, Frankfurt
Distilleries nearby
-KBT
Woodford Reserve Distillery
7. Taylorsville RV Park
Distilleries nearby
-KBT
Jim Beam American Stilllhouse
Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling Facility
-KBTCT
Jeptha Creed
Camping near whisky distilleries in Scotland
To discover landscape, terroir and taste some of the best whiskies in the world, the island of Islay has places to camp. It is however necessary to comply with certain camping rules. For example, the Law of Land Reform allows camping in the wild only for about 2 or 3 nights. Visitors are also required to camp away from houses and farms unless a permit has been granted, and above all, it is forbidden to camp in agricultural fields. Also, it is recommended to avoid making campfire to avoid the risk of fires due to the high levels of peat in the soil.
Which distilleries can I visit on Islay?
Islay
In Islay you can visit the following distilleries :
- Ardbeg,
- Ardnahoe
- Bowmore,
- Bruichladdich,
- Bunnahabhain,
- Caol Ila,
- Kilchoman,
- Lagavulin
- Laphroaig,
- Port Charlotte.
Ardbeg, Ardnahoe and Lagavulin Distilleries
Camping sites in Islay
-Kintra Farm. About 3 miles from Port Ellen. Possibility of camping and parking a caravan between May and September.
-Port Mor Centre and Campsite. Located in Port Charlotte. Availability between March and November, and caravans, tents and tents are welcome.
-South Islay Campervan Stop. For camper vans and motorhomes in Port Ellen. Call for reservations. Contact: +44 (0) 1496 302 443.
Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.
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