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Laurel Branch

LAUREL BRANCH
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LAUREL BRANCH
Laurel Branch Campground

Featured amenities

Playground

About Laurel Branch

Laurel Branch Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.

Number of accommodations: 61

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
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Apr
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Currently open - Apr 9 to Nov 1

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

61 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A02, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A03, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A04, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A05, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A06, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A07, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A08, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A09, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A10, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A11, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A12, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A13, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A14, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A15, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A16, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A17, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A18, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A19, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B20, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B21, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B22, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B23, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B24, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B25, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B26, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B27, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B28, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B29, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C30, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C31, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C32, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C33, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C34/35, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C36, Loop: C
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C37, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C38, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C39, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C40, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C41, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C42, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C43, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C44, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C45, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C46, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C47, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C48, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C49, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C50, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C51, Loop: C
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 C52, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C53, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D54, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D55, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D56, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D57, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D58, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D59, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D60, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D61, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D62, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (709)

What Guests Are Saying

Laurel Branch offers a peaceful camping experience with beautiful scenery and friendly hosts. Many reviewers appreciated the clean bathhouses and well-maintained sites, particularly in shaded areas. However, some concerns were raised about overflowing trash, inconsistent maintenance, and check-in procedures, indicating a need for improved management.

Review Summary

4.4
709 reviews
5
62.5%
443
4
18.9%
134
3
11.8%
84
2
5.6%
40
1
1.1%
8

Melissa S

Verified

October 31, 2025 Stayed at: B23, Loop: B

3

The campground is simple with no extras. The showers and restrooms are typical state park rooms. I would not use myself. The sites are scenic and beautiful. Ramp close by if you own a boat and public beach for enjoying the sun filled days.

David N

Verified

October 28, 2025 Stayed at: C44, Loop: C

5

Beautiful!!

David N

Verified

October 28, 2025 Stayed at: C44, Loop: C

5

Beautiful!!

Melissa C

Verified

October 18, 2025 Stayed at: A06, Loop: A

4

Love Laurel Branch. Very quiet and peaceful.

Melissa C

Verified

October 18, 2025 Stayed at: A06, Loop: A

4

Love Laurel Branch. Very quiet and peaceful.

Cliff W

Verified

October 13, 2025 Stayed at: C50, Loop: C

3

We enjoyed staying at our favorite camp site after a few years away. Site was still beautiful but it was sad the campground had declined significantly due to poor maintenance.
1. Only one latrine was open for the entire C loop; the other one was locked. And the one that was open ran out of TP; no one restocked it so we started bringing our own.
2. Signage for different campground sections (loops) was almost non-existent which was confusing…and we've camped here before!
3. Campsite numbers were missing at some sites. Ours only showed one digit.
4. The electrical outlet at fish cleaning station is gone, which was helpful in blowing up air mattresses, etc. We had to truck ours to the shower house.
5. The shower house was nice having private bathroom/shower rooms with a passcode. However, the plumbing was in disrepair. It worked but valve to switch from shower wand to fixture head at the wall was broken so both just ran water continuously.
6. There was apparently an underground water leak where you can see ground soaked and percolating up under asphalt in one of the campsites.
Overall this is a nice and quiet campground and we’ll likely return. Just wont expect things to be in working order.

Cliff W

Verified

October 13, 2025 Stayed at: C50, Loop: C

3

We enjoyed staying at our favorite camp site after a few years away. Site was still beautiful but it was sad the campground had declined significantly due to poor maintenance.
1. Only one latrine was open for the entire C loop; the other one was locked. And the one that was open ran out of TP; no one restocked it so we started bringing our own.
2. Signage for different campground sections (loops) was almost non-existent which was confusing…and we've camped here before!
3. Campsite numbers were missing at some sites. Ours only showed one digit.
4. The electrical outlet at fish cleaning station is gone, which was helpful in blowing up air mattresses, etc. We had to truck ours to the shower house.
5. The shower house was nice having private bathroom/shower rooms with a passcode. However, the plumbing was in disrepair. It worked but valve to switch from shower wand to fixture head at the wall was broken so both just ran water continuously.
6. There was apparently an underground water leak where you can see ground soaked and percolating up under asphalt in one of the campsites.
Overall this is a nice and quiet campground and we’ll likely return. Just wont expect things to be in working order.

ANA Q

Verified

October 10, 2025 Stayed at: C44, Loop: C

5

Very nice

ANA Q

Verified

October 10, 2025 Stayed at: C44, Loop: C

5

Very nice

David M

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: B20, Loop: B

4

Too many stink bugs.. other than that, it was good.

Location Laurel Branch

Address:
991 Laurel Branch Road
Mc Daniels, KY, 40152
United States

Highway access

Laurel Branch is accessible via US-60 and KY-79, both of which provide connection to the local road network. The nearest interstate is I-64, located approximately 22 miles to the north, providing access to larger regional routes.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.6075 / -86.4536

Elevation: 172 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Contact the Park Attendant at 270-257-8839 or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office if needed.
  • You must reserve a campsite before setting up; no advance markings are provided.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Vehicles & parking

  • Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
  • Golf carts are not allowed in the campground.

Fees & deposits

  • There is a $5 fee for using the boat ramp each day.

Fires & fuel

  • Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect the environment.

Safety & rules

  • Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM; please turn off generators and noise-making devices.

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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