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 (363)
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork (KY) is praised for its clean and peaceful environment, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. Campers appreciate the friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, although some report issues with bathroom cleanliness and a lack of shaded sites. Overall, visitors enjoy their experiences and express a desire to return, despite minor inconveniences.
What Guests Are Saying
North Fork (KY) is praised for its clean and peaceful environment, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. Campers appreciate the friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, although some report issues with bathroom cleanliness and a lack of shaded sites. Overall, visitors enjoy their experiences and express a desire to return, despite minor inconveniences.
Review Summary
Matthew W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: A
Hot miserable no shade no one to check us in on first day. Didn’t get refund or anything for unable to stay two of the days
Matthew W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: A
Hot miserable no shade no one to check us in on first day. Didn’t get refund or anything for unable to stay two of the days
Matthew W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: A
Hot miserable no shade no one to check us in on first day. Didn’t get refund or anything for unable to stay two of the days
Amber M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
When we arrived. I’m assuming because their is no guard at the gate anymore, people parked down at the boat ramp and walked to the camp sites and were loud, abnoxious, left trash everywhere, around 15 people. Using vulgar language around my 4/6 year old. The last two visits I’ve came has been awful with loud and in humane people and no respect and trash everywhere. Where the experience before people were camping at spot 63/64. No Sherrie no park ranger comes through in the weekends and it shows. The park has gotten awful. I’ve been coming here for 20 years and am looking for new camp sites. It’s really getting out of control
Amber M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
When we arrived. I’m assuming because their is no guard at the gate anymore, people parked down at the boat ramp and walked to the camp sites and were loud, abnoxious, left trash everywhere, around 15 people. Using vulgar language around my 4/6 year old. The last two visits I’ve came has been awful with loud and in humane people and no respect and trash everywhere. Where the experience before people were camping at spot 63/64. No Sherrie no park ranger comes through in the weekends and it shows. The park has gotten awful. I’ve been coming here for 20 years and am looking for new camp sites. It’s really getting out of control
Amber M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
When we arrived. I’m assuming because their is no guard at the gate anymore, people parked down at the boat ramp and walked to the camp sites and were loud, abnoxious, left trash everywhere, around 15 people. Using vulgar language around my 4/6 year old. The last two visits I’ve came has been awful with loud and in humane people and no respect and trash everywhere. Where the experience before people were camping at spot 63/64. No Sherrie no park ranger comes through in the weekends and it shows. The park has gotten awful. I’ve been coming here for 20 years and am looking for new camp sites. It’s really getting out of control
Michael L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D035, Loop: D
Two out of three restrooms were closed. The campground was packed on the weekend we were there. The facility left open could not come close to handling the amount of people. Toilet paper ran out on Saturday and someone clogged the handicap toilet on Sunday. We left the next thursday and this toilet was still locked and unfixed. This was unacceptable having two facilities closed for the season. Especially since there seemed to be no work being done on them. Other than that, our stay was fine - albeit daggone hot! The weather is not the Corp's fault at least......
Michael L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D035, Loop: D
Two out of three restrooms were closed. The campground was packed on the weekend we were there. The facility left open could not come close to handling the amount of people. Toilet paper ran out on Saturday and someone clogged the handicap toilet on Sunday. We left the next thursday and this toilet was still locked and unfixed. This was unacceptable having two facilities closed for the season. Especially since there seemed to be no work being done on them. Other than that, our stay was fine - albeit daggone hot! The weather is not the Corp's fault at least......
Michael L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D035, Loop: D
Two out of three restrooms were closed. The campground was packed on the weekend we were there. The facility left open could not come close to handling the amount of people. Toilet paper ran out on Saturday and someone clogged the handicap toilet on Sunday. We left the next thursday and this toilet was still locked and unfixed. This was unacceptable having two facilities closed for the season. Especially since there seemed to be no work being done on them. Other than that, our stay was fine - albeit daggone hot! The weather is not the Corp's fault at least......
Phillip G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: B
We had a great 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.
The campground is accessible via US-60 and KY-259. It is located approximately 10 miles from I-64.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6297 / -86.4367
Elevation: 171 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Contact information for the Park Attendant and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office.
- Campsites cannot be reserved in advance; setup is not allowed without a reservation.
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 on the property.
Fees & deposits
- A fee of $5 per day for boat ramp use or $40 for an annual pass.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be purchased locally and burned on-site to prevent pests.
Safety & rules
- Generators and noise-producing devices must be off during designated quiet hours.
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.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
