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Laurel Branch

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Laurel Branch is located near Rough River Lake in Kentucky, offering a landscape of rolling hills and forested areas. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Rough River Dam State Resort Park and the lake itself, providing opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating.

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Location

Laurel Branch is located in Kentucky

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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.

Address

991 LAUREL BRANCH ROAD
Mcdaniels, KY 40152

Coordinates

37.6075 N
86.4536111 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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    Some Coverage

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2023

Excellent and friendly

My wife, service dog Noobeus and I stayed in a tent one night here. It sits on Rough River. Liked it so much going back for three days this time. It has private shower rooms, beach, rocky shore line, fishing, boating, swimming and so much to offer.
Close to Litchfield in Grayson county KY. Also has people selling wood along the way. Dollar general within a few miles for supplies. Also bank, gas, post office, liquor store, restaurants and much more for a small area. It is ran by the Corps of Engineers. Check out the discount programs they have. If you are a senior disabled or veteran it could be free for life to get card. They have different tiers.
I'm a disabled veteran and have the access card. It gives me half off stays at federally run places and free day passes. Many more discounts yet to discover.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Laurel Branch by silas S., September 27, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2018

Choices

Laurel Recreation Area on Rough River Lake has three separate campgrounds that run along side the road with the boatramp between the second and third areas.

In the very first campground the sites along the road to me are not good if you have kids or dogs due to road traffic.

The “wood” side sites are better in that you can set up a more private area for camp life. 

The second campground area is smaller with less sites. There is a day use area in between the first and second campgrounds with a short nature trail.

The third campground down is the largest and is adjacent to the day use beach area

There were no direct put ins at the first two campgrounds. All three campgrounds had the usual; shower house, picnic tables and fire rings.

The boat ramp is not very long and has limited parking, you will get the opportunity to practice your backing skills with the trailer if you use this one. 

This is a nice camping area but crowded and to use any of the recreation areas you will need to load up your vehicle to get there. The third campground does have some sites with put in possible but you will need to reserve ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Laurel Branch?

Camping at Laurel Branch can cost between $20.00 and $60.00 depending on the site.

Does Laurel Branch have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Laurel Branch has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Laurel Branch?

Laurel Branch allows vehicles up to 82 feet.

Are fires allowed at Laurel Branch?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Laurel Branch, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Laurel Branch?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Laurel Branch?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Laurel Branch. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Laurel Branch, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Laurel Branch?

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