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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
Judy W
VerifiedOctober 17, 2020 • Stayed at: D034, Loop: D
We stayed there for 10 days in October. Love the campground, but the shower house was only cleaned a couple times the whole time we were there. Some sinks and toilets were stopped up. The other bathrooms were not cleaned the entire time there. Our campsite had some garbage on the site as well as the fire-pit had lots of garbage from the previous campers. We had actually stopped in at the site the day before we camped to make sure it was going to work for our needs. The same garbage was in the site then. We have been to other campgrounds and seen the volunteers come around the sites and clean up before the next people would come in. We did like having free WiFi hotspot while there. There are several dumpsters through out the park which is great. The dump station is backwards meaning you have to pull all the way out and come back in to dump, then go through the park again to turn around to leave.
Kimberly C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: A
Our campsite (007) was small, and it is right next to the interstate. You can't see the highway, thanks to a fence, but you can most definitely hear it. It was loud and unexpected. You are also right next to a home and you can see the Dollar General across the street. Not exactly a wilderness getaway, but if you're looking to be close to the boat ramp you're definitely that. We rented one of the primitive sites down by the water to spend our time while there and just used our camp site to make meals and sleep.
Kimberly G
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: E063, Loop: E
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to North Fork campground at Rough River Lake.. all the restrooms were in working order and the disabled shower was a pleasant surprise and added to the pleasure of the stay.
Adam H
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: D047/048, Loop: D
Nice lake, nice campground.
Hannah T
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: E058, Loop: E
Nice, quite site. Clean bathroom.
richard a
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: E049, Loop: E
We love camping here nice place to relax
Darrian C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: A
Campground is peaceful and the grounds were kept nicely. Bathrooms/houses were less than stellar, even for a campground. Other than that, not bad.
Donald J
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: D
The campsite was very well maintained. The loops are a little tight for larger rigs, but manageable with a 37’ fifth wheel. Quiet campground, clean restrooms, friendly rangers, free WiFi, beach nearby. Overall good experience.
richard a
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: E066, Loop: E
Beautiful place to get away and relax
Jenifer L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
We enjoyed our stay at North Fork. Miss Courtney, the Park Ranger, was very nice. She stopped by as she was patrolling and made sure we were ok. Even though we chose our campsite (#62), we were right on the road and didn’t feel safe about that. We will definitely come camping there again, but choose a different site.
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.
