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
Darryl M
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: D
They only have one bathroom open & repeatedly only stocked two tools of toilet paper in the stalls, some early morning. No toilet paper! I’ve been camping at Norh Fork since 2008, each year it get worse. They don’t put any money in this campground, bathrooms haven’t been upgraded forever.
Mike M
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: A
Water level was super low and swim area was closed
Michael C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: B
Nice campground. Could use some extra smiles from hosts.
Tim F
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: B
Clean, well-maintained restrooms.
Safe and secure after dark.
Courteous, caring, and helpful camping neighbors.
Beautiful environment.
Joey V
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: B
Great people and very quiet. Was very clean .
Angela t
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: B
Low water - not campground’s fault- made it a different and weird experience. One public beach for a lot of people.
Michelle S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: C033, Loop: C
Had a wonderful time!
Amanda W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: F080, Loop: F
Got rained out
Brant B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: B
Great spot to camp and nice playground for kids
William H
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: E065, Loop: E
Water was low, picture showed more trees than was there( they were cut down) no wi-fi, loud drunk people fishing half the night
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 |
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| 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. |
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Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. |
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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.
