North Fork (Ky)
North Fork (Ky) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.62972, -86.43667
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 270-257-8139
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About North Fork (Ky)
Overview 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. Recreation A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are provided at the lake, including ample opportunities for boating and fishing. The most sought after fish are bass, crappie and catfish, and bass tournaments occur at the lake throughout the year. Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas. Facilities 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. Additional amenities include a dump station, playground, public beach, showers, two group shelters, boat ramp, basketball court, fishing pier and a day use picnic area. Wi-fi is available from an outside source at an additional fee. Natural Features The rolling, forested hills of rural south central Kentucky offer an extraordinary setting for those who visit the lake. Rough River Lake provides views of ancient sandstone, shale and limestone cliffs. An abundance of water in the area, both surface and underground, has carved through limestone to create a myriad of sinks and caverns. The lake itself is home to numerous species of wildlife, including migratory songbirds and w
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Branchville Dump Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Dollar General · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork State Park | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Axtel | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.0 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Laurel Branch | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.8 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cave Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Lake View Camping | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Loucon Camping and Retreat Center | Private campground | 20 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.