Serving all Active Duty Military, Retired Military, National Guard, Reserves, DoD Civilians, and their Families.
When you want to escape the hustle and bustle world of military life, and you don't want to take a long trip, just drive down the road a bit for the peace only nature can bring... at Camp Carlson.
Located just five minutes from the heart of Fort Knox, Camp Carlson Army Recreational Area spans 65 acres of natural beauty, with a 25 acre lake that Catfish, Bluegill, Crappie, and Bass call home. Camp Carlson is the perfect setting for an escape week, weekend, or day and is ideal for Unit, family and extended family outings.
Carlson Hall & Gazebo - Reservation Required
Constructed in the fall of 2007, this new facility will meet your family's entertainment needs. This large A-Frame structure will seat 175 people inside with two patios for extra seating outside. With a new modern kitchen, all events are made simple, from official functions to family reunions. The kitchen 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.
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Daytime Event: (10 AM - 5 PM)
Carlson Hall & Gazebo: $400 |
Evening or Overnight: (10 AM - 8:30 AM next day)
Carlson Hall & Gazebo: $550 |
A $200 deposit will secure your reservation with the balance due when you pick up the keys. A clean deposit is also required on the day of the event.
Family Cabins - Reservation Required
Camp Carlson has ten furnished Family Cabins equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, stove, beds, kitchen table and chairs and a living room. Dishes, glasses, silverware, coffee maker, pots and pans are furnished by the campground. Weekday rental is $40, $50, and $60 nightly. Weekend rental is $50, $60, and $70 nightly. Save money with the special 5-Day Getaway: a Family Cabin for 5 nights only $160, $210, and $260. Guest are responsible for cleanup of their area. Guest must furnish their own linens (sheets, towels, blankets, wash rags, & pillows). Family cabins have satellite TV service.
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Single Sleeper (sleeps 2)
Fri & Sat: $50 Daily
Sun - Thu: $40 Daily
5-Day Getaway: $160 |
Ranch (sleeps 4-6)
Fri & Sat: $60 Daily
Sun - Thu: $50 Daily
5-Day Getaway: $210 |
Double Ranch (sleeps 8-10)
Fri & Sat: $70 Daily
Sun - Thu: $60 Daily
5-Day Getaway: $260 |
Brick House (sleeps 4)
Clean Deposit Required
Fri & Sat: $50 Daily
Sun - Thu: $45 Daily
5-Day Getaway: $200 |
Group Cabin - Reservation Required
Bunk beds are available for sleeping a total of 16 in our Group Cabin. The cost is only $5 per night, per person, with a minimum of 10 guests. This is the ideal place to bring a scout, church, or any other group. These cabins are located within easy walking distance of shower and bathroom facilities.
Minimum 10 guests (per cabin)
Maximum 16 guests (per cabin)
Daily $5 per person
Travel Trailers - Register Required
You can now rent travel trailers by the day, week, or month at Camp Carlson
Friday & Saturday: $55
Sunday - Thursday: $45 daily
Weekly: $225
Monthly: $800
Tent Camping - Register upon arrival
Camp Carlson's rugged beauty is yours to enjoy in our Tent Camping area, along with the convenience of hot showers and laundry facilities. The very affordable rates are only $5 for a 1-3 person tent site and $8 for a 4-8 person tent site per night.
1-3 Person: $5 Daily
4-8 Person: $8 Daily
Picnic & Playground Areas - Reservation Required
There are four Reserve Picnic Areas at Camp Carlson for your enjoyment. Water and electric is available at each site. All areas may be rented separately or together, depending on the size of your get-together. Areas 1, 2, and 3 may be rented daily for $25 each. Picnic Area 4 is the largest area with 2 double shelters and is located at the head of Carlson Lake. It can be rented for $50 daily. All 4 picnic areas have barbecue grills, shelters, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. Sporting equipment is provided upon request. All four Picnic Areas may be rented for $100 per day.
Area 1,2, & 3 each: $25 Daily
Area 4 (Double Shelter): $50 Daily
Shelter Group (All 4 areas): $100 Daily
RV Sites - No Reservation Required - First Come/First Serve
Camp Carlson offers a total of 53 Recreational Vehicle Sites. Thirty-five sites have water, electric and sewer hookups, and are $17 nightly, $102 weekly and $408 monthly. Eighteen sites have water and electric hookups and are $15 per night, $90 weekly and $360 monthly. These sites are gravel pads located in well-shaded areas and are within walking distance of 24-hour laundry, shower, and bathroom facilities. Wireless internet service is available in the RV Park.
Sewer/Water/Electric:
Daily: $17
Weekly: $102
Monthly: $408
Water/Electric:
Daily: $15
Weekly: $90
Monthly: $360
Pull Thru, Full Hook-up:
Daily: $18
Weekly: $108
Monthly: $432
Dump Station: $2 (Registered guest may dump at no charge)