Oak Creek RV Resort and Campground offers access to urban and pastoral luxuries alike
By Joe Frye
In 2021, Flagship Communities, a development company with a focus on residential manufactured housing communities, purchased a property in southern Boone County, Kentucky. Located just half an hour from Cincinnati yet still secluded by the rolling hills of the Bluegrass state, Flagship upgraded the property—Oak Creek RV Resort and Campground—to create one of the region’s premier campgrounds.
Offering access to the luxuries of Cincinnati, easy access to Kentucky’s bucolic charm and all the beauty of the great outdoors, Oak Creek RV Resort and Campground is conveniently located off Interstate 75 near Verona, Kentucky. Its location makes it “Great for folks that are just traveling through or for those coming [to the region] as their destination,” says Kathy Groob, spokeswoman for Oak Creek.
According to Groob, the park’s convenient location makes it popular with those attending professional sports games and festivals in Cincinnati or visiting the religious attraction The Ark Encounter. “It’s just so easy for folks to pull in and then stay a night or two,” says Groob.
However, make no mistake, the location doesn’t keep visitors from truly enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer. “It’s very quiet and peaceful, very dark at night,” Groob says. “You see the stars instead of city lights.”
While the camp’s proximity to numerous destinations and attractions increases its draw, Flagship Communities has worked to make Oak Creek a destination on its own. This includes upgrades to the park such as a pool, a playground and the addition of Wi-Fi, as well as the promotion of events on the grounds throughout the summer and into the fall. “There’s a culture within the RV community,” Groob says. “They like to sit out and socialize and that’s why we have the events trying to help people have a good time while being totally immersed in nature.”
This emphasis on the outdoors isn’t just for the more seasonable months either, Groob says. While camping may bring to mind summer hikes or autumn bonfires, the camp is just as much a destination in the winter months as the other three seasons. “It’s beautiful in the winter, even in the snow. There’s a lovely creek that you can see more of once the leaves are down,” she says.
Combining all these aspects to create a park that balances a celebration of the outdoors and the offerings of the region, Groob and Oak Creek hope that their spot can be recognized for its ideal location, natural beauty and emphasis on community. “It’s just an easy, nice, gentle, quiet place to stay close to some major attractions,” she says. “That’s what really makes it stand out.”
