Our Story
Firefly Hills is a proud family owned and operated destination for RV camping in Kentucky.
In 2020, Tonja and Troy packed up their RV, their youngest child, and a sense of adventure, and set off to travel the United States full time. They explored national parks, small towns, and wide open spaces, all while educating their son from the road. During their travels, Tonja’s mom passed away after a short illness. Losing both parents at a relatively young age left a deep imprint. They had worked hard their entire lives yet barely had the chance to enjoy a peaceful retirement. Tonja and Troy felt called to invest the legacy they left behind into something that would honor them in a way that mattered. Something rooted in family, community, and the belief that life is meant to be lived fully.
Tonja’s dad nurtured her love for the outdoors and her mom had a gift for loving people. Building an RV park that was intentionally inclusive and offered a homesteading aspect felt like the perfect way to honor both of them while giving back to the RV community they had come to cherish. After acquiring the land in 2022, Troy and Tonja began shaping Firefly Hills into a place where guests instantly feel like part of the community.
With Troy crafting welcoming spaces and Tonja dreaming up meaningful touches that made the park feel different from anywhere they had stayed, Firefly Hills began to grow. Together, they created a place where strangers become friends, families slow down, and everyone belongs.
We invite you and your family to explore the beauty of Kentucky and the Red River Gorge area.
Relax or set off on adventures as you reconnect with what matters most. Enjoy scenic RV sites, stroll our hiking trails, pick fresh produce from the garden, help gather eggs from the chickens, or wander in the orchard. In the evenings, gather at The Embers, our large community fire pit to share stories, laugh, and meet new friends. Here, connection grows naturally — with nature, with each other, and with yourself.
Looking Ahead
The heart of Firefly Hills has always been about growth, creativity, and the desire to keep building a place that inspires connection. As our community continues to grow, so does our vision for what Firefly Hills can become.
Guests can look forward to even more opportunities for play, and exploration. Our kid spaces are always evolving. We are adding new features that ignite imagination, from a slack line for little adventurers to expanded mud kitchen areas where messy, joyful creativity is encouraged. Childhood thrives here, and we love watching our youngest guests explore the woods with curiosity and confidence.
Our Rec Room, Blossom Hall, will soon serve a beautiful double purpose. It will be our indoor event venue space for weddings, celebrations, and gatherings. But when we are not hosting an event, it will remain open for guests to enjoy. Blossom Hall will become a welcoming indoor refuge where families can relax, play games, get out of the weather, and spend time together in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Beginning in 2026, we will officially launch weddings at Firefly Hills. Couples will be able to exchange vows surrounded by nature, gather with loved ones, and celebrate in a setting filled with warmth, creativity, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Our homesteading dreams continue to grow as well. New farm animals will soon join our little community, offering more hands-on experiences and sweet moments of connection for guests of all ages.
And with the recent acquisition of fifty additional acres, the possibilities feel endless. This land expands our world in beautiful ways, including new hiking and mountain biking trails and, for the first time, river access! Guests will be able to cool off, swim, or take a peaceful kayak ride along the water. The river adds a whole new layer of adventure and relaxation, giving families and travelers another way to connect with nature and with each other. And knowing us, there is no telling what else we will dream up along the way.
Firefly Hills is a living, growing place, shaped by creativity, community, and a deep love for the outdoors. We cannot wait to share all that is coming next.
A Community for All
Firefly Hills is more than a place to park your RV. It is a community intentionally created for families, friends, camping groups, full time and part time travelers seeking kindness and belonging. Bring your Red River Gorge loving crew and let us help you plan your next meetup or gathering. This is a place built from love, rooted in legacy, and shaped by the belief that community makes everything more meaningful.
We cannot wait to welcome you home to Firefly Hills.
Tonja and Troy Lesmeister
History of the Snowden Farmhouse
Archibald (Arch) and Nancy (Nan) Snowden built the house in 1924. It has been said that the house was a “kit house” purchased from Sears and Roebuck Company. (We have yet to be successful in finding the floor plan in any of the catalogs or evidence within the house.) Arch passed away in 1935 and Nan passed away in 1953, leaving their youngest child Mary to inherit the house.
After inheriting the property, Mary continued to live in town full-time and work as a beautician. She visited the Snowden house on weekends and holidays. Since the passing of Mary in 1986, the house has had many owners over the years. Arch, Nan, and Mary are all buried in the cemetery that overlooks the property.
The Snowden House is known in the area as the "Big White House." We have been told this was the first house in the county to get electricity and people would come by at night to see the lights. It has been reported that this house was the first three-story house in the county and is currently one of only three in the county.
Local folklore is that the Snowden house has a history of paranormal activity. Many people have claimed to see a woman in the upstairs window brushing her hair. Several past residents have experienced unexplained things like hearing voices, crashing dishes, and the bathtub filling with water by itself.