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25 reviews
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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4.4
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October 27, 2024 Stayed at: Campsite 6, Loop: NA
Campground was nicely kept and the bathrooms were clean. It would be nice to have running water, but I’d rather be remote and not crowded than have running water. Access to Sheltowee Trace trail is awesome!
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October 27, 2024 Stayed at: Campsite 6, Loop: NA
Campground was nicely kept and the bathrooms were clean. It would be nice to have running water, but I’d rather be remote and not crowded than have running water. Access to Sheltowee Trace trail is awesome!
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April 6, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 6, Loop: NA
Great location next to water if wanting to canoe or kayak. Next to a great trail that will take you to a waterfall and an arch. Well kept. Praise to the workers at this national park and all the others who jobs and budget are at risk under this ridiculous administration. America should protect their parks and be proud of them.
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April 6, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 6, Loop: NA
Great location next to water if wanting to canoe or kayak. Next to a great trail that will take you to a waterfall and an arch. Well kept. Praise to the workers at this national park and all the others who jobs and budget are at risk under this ridiculous administration. America should protect their parks and be proud of them.
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May 8, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 3, Loop: NA
Loved this campsite, great view, quiet, plenty of room.
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May 8, 2025 Stayed at: Campsite 3, Loop: NA
Loved this campsite, great view, quiet, plenty of room.
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June 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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June 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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July 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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July 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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Alum Ford Campground, Whitley City, KY 42563 United States
Elevation: 216 ft
Last updated: November 4, 2026
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Population: 963
Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 66 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,352 ft
Whitley City, KY
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