Laurel Branch
Rough River Lake
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.
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.
Additional amenities include flush toilets, showers, playground, boat ramp, drinking water, nature trail, public beach, and fish cleaning station.
Wi-fi is available from an outside source.
Need to Know
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 waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
The historic Green Farm is adjacent to the lake. It consists of about 3,000 acres, a large ancestral home, an old water-powered mill and store and a golf course. George Washington once owned part of the land.
Mammoth Cave National Park, which boasts the longest cave system in the world with more than 240 miles of mapped passageways, is about a one-hour drive away.
Other nearby attractions also include the historic Holt House in Hardinsburg, the Jack Thomas House in Leitchfield, and the new Aquatic Center in Leitchfield.
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.
Changes & Cancellations
Once a reservation has been created, there will be a $10 fee to cancel your reservation, change sites, or change dates. Cancellations made the day before you are scheduled to arrive through the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first night's use fee. No-show's are charged a $20 fee plus the first night's use fee. If your reservation is for only 1 night, and you have been charged the first night's use fee, there is no $10 or $20 service fee charged.
Contact Information
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991 LAUREL BRANCH ROAD McDaniels KY 40152
Physical Address
991 Laurel Branch Road McDaniels KY 40152
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 270-257-8839
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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. End at 991 Laurel Branch Road, McDaniels, KY. Distance is approximately 74 miles with an approximate travel time of 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Available Campsites
- Site C30, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B23, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C51, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site Shelter 1, Loop , Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B24, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C43, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C44, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B27, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C53, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D56, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D59, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C42, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D60, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C32, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A02, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C38, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B22, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C45, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D54, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C37, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D61, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B26, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B29, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C31, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C40, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C52, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C49, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B25, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C34/35, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D62, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site B20, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C48, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D55, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A01, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D58, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site B21, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C46, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D57, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site C39, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C47, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C33, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C50, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C41, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B28, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C36, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
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