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About Laurel Branch
Number of accommodations: 61
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (739)
What Guests Are Saying
Laurel Branch is a beautiful and peaceful campground with attentive staff and clean facilities, making it a great spot for family camping. While some areas, like fire pits and bathrooms, could use more regular upkeep, the campground's scenic views and proximity to activities such as fishing and kayaking are highlights. Overall, many visitors express a desire to return despite minor issues, appreciating the friendly atmosphere and convenient location.
What Guests Are Saying
Laurel Branch is a beautiful and peaceful campground with attentive staff and clean facilities, making it a great spot for family camping. While some areas, like fire pits and bathrooms, could use more regular upkeep, the campground's scenic views and proximity to activities such as fishing and kayaking are highlights. Overall, many visitors express a desire to return despite minor issues, appreciating the friendly atmosphere and convenient location.
Review Summary
Jeff V
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: A
Easy to back in. Fire pit needed to be cleaned , some weeds growing in gravel , grass was cut and trimmed . Bath house was very clean!
Joseph P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: A
the bathrooms need to be cleaned more often.
Jody C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: C34/35, Loop: C
I love camping at Laurel Branch. The only downside this time was having to move five days into our vacation. It wasn’t anyone’s fault because the water was high.
Paul T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: A
The Corp of Engineers needs to operate the facility with full time employees. Using volunteers is unacceptable and the camping experience is not what it was before they started using Volunteers.
laura b
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: B
Very nice campground and area to visit
Joseph H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: B
The sites were nice but the fire rings are in a spot where we couldn’t get everyone around due to the hill at the back and it wasn’t cleaned out with a lot of cigarette butts lying all around it.
Vernon D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: A
The campsite had trash all around but the bathrooms were clean
Leslie S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: C50, Loop: C
The last two times we camped at Laurel branch my husband HAD to clean out the fire pits. Past campers left food, cans , trash it was gross. He Even did neighboring site because we knew the couple coming. Large groups of Hispanic people launching their jet skis right from waterfront campsites that was not theirs, closed from flooding, video was given to park ranger. Another group, of people swimming and drinking alcoholic drinks. On a good note, Ken the camp host has been the nicest one we’ve had anywhere. He has been very attentive helping us when needed.
Carol K
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: B
Very nice campground. It was very nice.
It was very nice to have Wi-fi available in the campsite.
Location Laurel Branch
Address:
991 Laurel Branch Road
Mc Daniels, KY, 40152
United States
From Louisville, KY: Begin at ramp onto I-64 West toward New Albany/St. Louis, traveling 22.3 miles. Take the IN-135, Exit Number 105, toward Palmyra/Corydon, onto IN-135 South toward Corydon, traveling 16.7 miles. Continue on Bypass Road KY-79 for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-79, traveling 10.1 miles. Continue on 1st Avenue, KY-79S for 495 feet. Turn a slight right onto US-60, traveling 11.8 miles. Turn left onto KY-259/KY-79, traveling 10.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-110, traveling .4 miles. End at 991 Laurel Branch Road, McDaniels, KY. Distance is approximately 74 miles with an approximate travel time of 1 hour, 20 minutes.
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.
Elevation: 172 feet
2302 mi drive to downtown Mc Daniels (about 34 hr 14 min)
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: September 9, 2026
