Where to camp near bourbon and whisky distilleries

By Marie-France 21.02.2021

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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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