Laurel Branch

Photo · Mark Wilmes, USACE

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

62Sites

82 ftMax rig

The place

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. 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. Keep reading

Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas. Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (270) 257-8839. Charges & 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.

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The sites · 62

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
A	A01	standard electric	48 ft	50
A	A02	standard electric	37 ft	50
A	A03	standard electric	35 ft	50	yes
A	A04	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
A	A05	standard electric	45 ft	50
A	A06	standard electric	33 ft	50
A	A07	standard electric	60 ft	50
A	A08	standard electric	45 ft	50
A	A09	standard electric	35 ft	50
A	A10	standard electric	35 ft	50
A	A11	standard electric	67 ft	50
A	A12	standard electric	43 ft	50
A	A13	standard electric	62 ft	50
A	A14	standard electric	62 ft	50
A	A15	standard electric	50 ft	50
A	A16	standard electric	45 ft	50
A	A17	standard electric	45 ft	50
A	A18	standard electric	38 ft	50
A	A19	standard electric	35 ft	50
B	B20	standard electric	33 ft	50
B	B21	standard electric	50 ft	50
B	B22	standard electric	45 ft	50
B	B23	standard electric	37 ft	50
B	B24	standard electric	30 ft	50
B	B25	standard electric	35 ft	50
B	B26	standard electric	65 ft	50
B	B27	standard electric	65 ft	50
B	B28	standard electric	51 ft	50
B	B29	standard electric	65 ft	50
C	C30	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
C	C31	standard electric	50 ft	50
C	C32	standard nonelectric	70 ft	—
C	C33	standard electric	42 ft	50
C	C34/35	standard electric	65 ft	50
C	C36	standard electric	65 ft	50
C	C37	standard electric	60 ft	50
C	C38	standard nonelectric	82 ft	—
C	C39	standard electric	65 ft	50
C	C40	standard electric	47 ft	50
C	C41	standard electric	63 ft	50
C	C42	standard electric	55 ft	50
C	C43	standard electric	45 ft	50
C	C44	standard electric	43 ft	50
C	C45	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
C	C46	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—
C	C47	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—
C	C48	standard nonelectric	67 ft	—
C	C49	standard nonelectric	43 ft	—
C	C50	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
C	C51	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
C	C52	standard electric	50 ft	50
C	C53	standard electric	60 ft	50
D	D54	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
D	D55	standard electric	50 ft	50
D	D56	standard electric	52 ft	50
D	D57	standard electric	60 ft	50
D	D58	standard electric	60 ft	50
D	D59	standard nonelectric	46 ft	—
D	D60	standard electric	52 ft	50
D	D61	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—

SHOWING 60 OF 62 SITES

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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