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Katie F
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 2, Loop: NA
Great primitive camping! Stairs at most of the sites. Nice boat ramp to the Cumberland River with beautiful views.
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About Alum Ford Campground
Alum Ford Campground is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700. The campground consists of six campsites each with picnic table and fire ring.
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Campsite 1, Loop: NA
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Campsite 2, Loop: NA
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Campsite 3, Loop: NA
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Campsite 4, Loop: NA
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Campsite 5, Loop: NA
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Campsite 6, Loop: NA
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Campsite 3, Loop: NA
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Campsite 4, Loop: NA
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Campsite 6, Loop: NA
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Reviews
25 reviews
Summary
Alum Ford Campground offers a clean, quiet, and well-kept environment with spacious sites and beautiful views of the Cumberland River. It provides great access to outdoor activities, including canoeing and hiking on the Sheltowee Trace trail. However, some visitors reported noise from nearby boaters and concerns about safety, along with muddy water unsuitable for swimming.
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Zuzanna G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 3, Loop: NA
Very nice campground, spacious sites. Calm, quiet and clean, we loved it!
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Zuzanna G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 3, Loop: NA
Very nice campground, spacious sites. Calm, quiet and clean, we loved it!
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Robert H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 4, Loop: NA
Nice location, great trails clean facilities.
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Robert H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 4, Loop: NA
Nice location, great trails clean facilities.
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josh S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 6, Loop: NA
Very quiet well kept campground. Plenty to see in the area with the river and Sheltowee Trace running rite through the campground. Even spotted a small bear about 100 yards down the trail from camp so utilize the bear boxes. Had a wonderful time
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josh S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 6, Loop: NA
Very quiet well kept campground. Plenty to see in the area with the river and Sheltowee Trace running rite through the campground. Even spotted a small bear about 100 yards down the trail from camp so utilize the bear boxes. Had a wonderful time
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CS B
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 3, Loop: NA
The site was perched over a boat launch, which was frequented by noisy visitors playing loud music through out the day and into the early hours of the morning (5 am). We never saw a ranger and honestly didn't feel safe so we left early. Recommended for people who might want to party and don't care about peace and quiet of the woods.
Also, the access to the river is littered and the water muddy. Not suitable for swimming. Atmosphere extremely humid, which made it impossible to get a campfire going : (
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CS B
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 3, Loop: NA
The site was perched over a boat launch, which was frequented by noisy visitors playing loud music through out the day and into the early hours of the morning (5 am). We never saw a ranger and honestly didn't feel safe so we left early. Recommended for people who might want to party and don't care about peace and quiet of the woods.
Also, the access to the river is littered and the water muddy. Not suitable for swimming. Atmosphere extremely humid, which made it impossible to get a campfire going : (
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Shantelle B
VerifiedMay 8, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 3, Loop: NA
Loved this campsite, great view, quiet, plenty of room.
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Location & Directions for Alum Ford Campground
Alum Ford Campground, Whitley City, KY 42563 United States
Elevation: 216 ft
Policies & Rules
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.
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