North Fork (Ky)
Rough River Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: McDaniels, KY, KY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (121 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Fork 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.North Fork Campground offers 81 sites, 50 of which have electric hookups. Several campsites are on the waterfront, while others are just a short walk away.
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, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-fork-ky to be notified when sites open up.
North Fork Campground offers affordable camping ($20/night) on the shore of Rough River Lake with excellent amenities including showers, fire rings, and a boat launch. Campers consistently praise the spotless facilities, friendly staff, and respectful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Black Vulture, Green Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Gray Ratsnake, and Little Brown Skink present in the area.
Insider tips for North Fork (Ky): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; electric hookups available on select sites only Plan for fishing opportunities targeting bass, crappie, and catfish
Skip North Fork (Ky) if: You need water or sewer hookups at your site. You plan to camp outside May-October season. You prefer full-hookup RV sites.
Best time to visit North Fork (Ky): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Axtel (McDaniels, KY), Laurel Branch (McDaniels, KY), Cave Creek (FALLS OF ROUGH, KY), German Ridge Campground (Cannelton, IN).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork (Ky)
Cell signal at North Fork (Ky) (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 · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
North Fork 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.North Fork Campground offers 81 sites, 50 of which have electric hookups. Several campsites are on the waterfront, while others are just a short walk away.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; electric hookups available on select sites only
Plan for fishing opportunities targeting bass, crappie, and catfish
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 approxima
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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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