US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in McCreary County, Kentucky.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 6 |
| Site types | 6 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (423) 569-9778 |
| Website | www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10304520 |
| Address | Alum Ford Campground, Whitley City, KY, 42563 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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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. Recreation The campground is located adjacent to the Alum Ford Boat Launch, providing access for motorized and non-motorized watercraft to this remote section of the Big South Fork River where it becomes Lake Cumberland. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail also passes through the campground.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Alum Ford Campground is in McCreary County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.