Alum Ford Campground

Alum Ford Campground is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700. The campground consists of six campsites each with picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets are available, but no drinking water. A map of the campground may be downloaded as a PDF file.

The campground is located adjacent to the Alum Ford Boat Launch, providing access for motorized boats to this remote section of Lake Cumberland. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail also passes through the campground. The Sheltowee Trace is a 260-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest, Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.

The campsite fee is $15 per night ($7.50 for holders of the Interagency Age/Access Passes).

As of July 2024, this campground is on the reservation system. Reservations are site-specific and may be booked up to 6 months in advance. This campground is open year-round.

 

Important Information

Check-out and check-in time is 12:00 pm (ET) for all campsites in the Big South Fork NRRA with the exception of Bandy Creek Group Camp where check-in time is 2:00 pm (ET) and check-out time is 12:00 pm (ET). 

 

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Campsite at Alum Ford Campground

 

Campground Regulations

Campers are responsible for reading and following the rules and regulations. These have been established to make your camping experience a safe and enjoyable one.

Camping Regulations