Laurel Branch
Rough River Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: McDaniels, KY, KY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$60 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (353 reviews)
Season: May through October
Laurel Branch Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.For facility specific information, please call (270) 257-8839.Laurel Branch Campground offers 62 campsites, several of which have electric hookups. Most of the campsites are waterfront, while others are just a short walk
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Laurel Branch sits on the scenic 5,100-acre Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky, offering excellent boating and fishing opportunities with bass, crappie, and catfish as primary catches. Campers consistently rate it 4.6/5 stars and appreciate waterfront sites with direct lake access.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Black Vultures, Belted Kingfishers, Green Herons, Gray Ratsnakes, and Little Brown Skinks documented in the area.
Insider tips for Laurel Branch: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with high demand Request waterfront sites without utilities for direct lake access and inflatable boat launching capability Only one bathhouse serves Section A; confirm facilities before booking your site
Skip Laurel Branch if: You need water or sewer hookups—only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no hookups. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You need updated water level information—beach closures and low water levels may not be posted online.
Best time to visit Laurel Branch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Axtel (McDaniels, KY), North Fork (Ky) (McDaniels, KY), Cave Creek (FALLS OF ROUGH, KY), Moutardier (Leitchfield, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Laurel Branch
Cell signal at Laurel Branch (McDaniels, KY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Laurel Branch Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.For facility specific information, please call (270) 257-8839.Laurel Branch Campground offers 62 campsites, several of which have electric hookups. Most of the campsites are waterfront, while others are just a short walk away from the lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with high demand
Request waterfront sites without utilities for direct lake access and inflatable boat launching capability
Only one bathhouse serves Section A; confirm facilities before booking your site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Louisville, KY: 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 10.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-110, traveling .4 miles. E
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rough River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Rough River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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