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
Larry S
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: D046, Loop: D
North Fork is real nice campground. Rent several sites for other family members. We always enjoy the campground. The present host does a outstanding job, is a very friendly, considerate, person that makes are stay even more enjoyable. Already have more sites reserved in a couple more weeks.
Ron T
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: D040, Loop: D
Grass needed mowed when we arrived but still had a great time there as always! The new camp host is outstanding and cares for each and every person she deals with
Les S
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: D
Very helpful campground host.
James C
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: B021, Loop: B
Nice quiet and quick trip
Les S
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: D
They needed to mow and spray the weeds. Camp Host was great.
Ramona M
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: B020, Loop: B
Smaller campground so it was fairly peaceful
Becky W
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: D044, Loop: D
Had the campground to ourselves.
leilani H
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: F081, Loop: F
The bathrooms need soap dispensers and the showers need to work if we are paying full price to stay. Other than that, the park is so quiet. Very close to a beach area. Love the cove that's within the park to swim at and sizes of the bathrooms are nice. They were having plumbing issues and repainting the buildings so we had to use our camper shower which made us have to load up and dump sooner than wanted to. We stayed all week. Friday through the following Sunday. Also kids park would be nice if it had swings. But... Love this campsite.
Larry B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: D035, Loop: D
The bath house was closed for painting during the busiest time of the year. The campground is closed 7 months of the year, you would think maintenance could be done while the campground is closed.
Also the trees need to be trimmed. they cause damage to campers when they rub. Like taring off tv antennas.
Stephanie D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: B020, Loop: B
Really enjoyed our camping time. But one thing they need to work on is marking the camp site alot better
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
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| General |
Off-road vehicles are not permitted |
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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. |
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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.
