Riverview Park experienced a sharp decline in camping activity during April 2025. County officials attribute the downturn to transportation issues affecting the road into the park.
KY 387 (Dam 50 Road) is closed until August for replacement of a bridge over Crooked Creek near Hebron Church Road. About 169 vehicles typically travel along that road in an average day’s time, according to information provided by Keith Todd of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. During camping and boating season, those figures are higher.
Only 9 RV nights and a single tent night were reserved last month at the park, leading to significantly reduced revenue. Before the road was closed, March saw 43 RV nights and 13 tent nights.
With the road closure, campers, boaters and anglers are forced to take a detour through Mattoon and the Amish country, adding several minutes to the trip from Marion.
County officials say the automated reservation system online has been temporarily shutdown to force campers to phone in reservations. That provides an opportunity for campers to be told about the closure and detour.
RV sites are available for $20 per night with full hookups, and tent sites for $5 per night. CrittendenCountyKy.org provides a phone number to call.
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