Warning
GeneralNorth Fork Recreation Area will not be operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the 2026 Season. Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or campground reservations procedures should be directed to the new managing entity, BrightSky Campgrounds, at 270-938-3715 or rob@brightskycampgrounds.com.
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About North Fork (KY)
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Reviews (122)
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork Campground is praised for its peaceful and clean environment, making it a great spot for relaxation and unwinding. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the well-maintained facilities, including easy access to water for fishing and recreation. However, some reviews highlight issues such as limited restroom availability, maintenance concerns, and the beach being closed, indicating a need for improvements.
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork Campground is praised for its peaceful and clean environment, making it a great spot for relaxation and unwinding. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the well-maintained facilities, including easy access to water for fishing and recreation. However, some reviews highlight issues such as limited restroom availability, maintenance concerns, and the beach being closed, indicating a need for improvements.
Review Summary
James E
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: A
Nice place to go and unwind and relax
Steve B
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: D045, Loop: D
Very nice and quiet. Peaceful
Michael W
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: F077, Loop: F
I just wish the beach would have been open.
Chancy U
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: A
Very nice quiet campground. During the week was almost empty but filled up on the weekend. Best sites for big rigs was in the back loop. No electric sites near water only primitive sites. Only store close by was general dollar anything else was 35 minutes away.
Steffani S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: B
Love staying here
Kathy B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: B
Clean peaceful and relaxing
David G
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: E067, Loop: E
The campground was clean and quiet after dark. The bathrooms were decently clean, water was kinda warm (more on that in a minute), our spot was nice and shady until morning.
The only compliment is while showering 6 kids, unsupervised, came into the bathroom yelling, cursing, kept flushing the toilets which made the water cold. I was covered in soap and was waiting for warm water but they kept flushing the toilets over and over. So I sat on the seat turned on some music and waited. 3 songs later they were still flushing the toilets so I had to say something. I said can you please stop flushing the toilets it's making the water really cold. How did that go? Well I was told to shut up and mind my business, cursed at and toilets kept flushing. Some kid came over to my door, stuck his head down to the bottom and yelled at me. I had to rinse in cold water and when the water shut off they all ran out of the bathroom.
I hurried up and dried off and when I went outside not a kid or adult in sight.
Overall I had a good experience, minus the kids being rude in the bathroom with no parents around.
Sonia M
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: F081, Loop: F
The shower was clogged and one of the sinks in the women's restroom.
Sonia M
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: F081, Loop: F
Shower and sink clogged in women's restroom.
Kathy B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: B
Clean shady spots and very relaxing. Nice paved road leading into the park and throughout. Most sites are back into some gravel and some paved. They have electric and water. They do have a dump station and dumpsters for trash. Access to water from dock and a ramp to put your boat in. Attendant’s were very nice and helpful.
Location North Fork (KY)
Address:
9077 South Highway 259
Mc Daniels, KY, 40152
United States
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 9.1 miles. End at 9077 South Highway 259, McDaniels, KY. Distance is approximately 72 miles with an approximate travel time of 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6297 / -86.4367
Elevation: 171 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
Off-road vehicles are not permitted |
| General |
Park Attendant can be reached while on duty at 270-257-8139. If no answer, contact the Rough River Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at 270-257-2061. |
| General |
$5 per day boat ramp fee or $40 for an annual boat ramp pass. Purchase at the Fee Station near the boat ramp. |
| General |
Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. |
| General |
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
| General |
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralNorth Fork Recreation Area will not be operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the 2026 Season. Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or campground reservations procedures should be directed to the new managing entity, BrightSky Campgrounds, at 270-938-3715 or rob@brightskycampgrounds.com.
