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)
Number of accommodations: 79
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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
Ron T
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: A
Just a very laid back place, enjoyed our stay as always
Michael A
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: B
We really liked it here. So quiet and peaceful. Camp host super friendly and helpful. Only thing we didn’t like was the dirty bath house that finally got cleaned two days after we arrived. Bring your own toilet paper. We will be back.
David F
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: F071, Loop: F
Definitely the worst Army Corp of Engineers campground we have ever been too. Sites were small and to close together . Bathrooms were dirty and the showers were a joke, shower heads not even connected to wall and no water pressure .
Gerald L
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: D
It is very difficult to pump out at North Fork. We have to pull through the entrance and turn around in the parking lot and come back in to line up properly with the pump out station. It has two sides to pump out. The one to the right doesn’t allow your RV to drain properly due to your RV being lower than the drain. Friend of ours couldn’t pump out at all. They also had to go out the entrance and come back in to be higher than disposal drain. Also, the road is too narrow coming from the camp ground. It’s very hard to pull up to the drain.
Why are most of the bathhouses closed? The bath house also ran out of toilet paper after two days and was never replaced.
Michael S
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D035, Loop: D
Campground grass needed but everything else was great!!!
Steve B
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: D040, Loop: D
Great site and great experience!
Jenifer L
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: F069, Loop: F
For being a holiday weekend, the campground was packed. Lots of dogs and people were having good old fashion family fun.
Darryl M
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: D
Bathrooms All Closed except Shower House. They weren't keeping the shower house clean , nor was it restocked with toilet paper
Noah L
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: C031, Loop: C
No hot water in the shower
James M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: A
Nice park with just enough room for camping at the lake, clean bathhouse and a playground for the grandkids.
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. |
| 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.
