Alum Ford Campground

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.3 (15)

🟢 13 open windows as of Sep 20 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 6 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 13h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Alum Ford Campground in Kentucky has 13 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h ago👥 3 in a row, NA #Campsite 3–NA #Campsite 5 next to each othersites #Campsite 1, #Campsite 3, #Campsite 4, #Campsite 5

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #Campsite 2

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 NA #Campsite 4 & NA #Campsite 5 next to each othersites #Campsite 1, #Campsite 4, #Campsite 5

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 NA #Campsite 2 & NA #Campsite 3 next to each othersites #Campsite 2, #Campsite 3, #Campsite 6

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 NA #Campsite 2 & NA #Campsite 3 next to each othersites #Campsite 2, #Campsite 3

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #Campsite 6

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites #Campsite 6

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 22h agosites #Campsite 5

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite NA #Campsite 1 — A tent site in the woods with gravel filled tent pad and woo — **Site NA #Campsite 1** · A tent site in the woods with gravel filled tent pad and wooNPS

Campsite NA #Campsite 3 — Campsite overlooking river through trees. — **Site NA #Campsite 3** · Campsite overlooking river through trees.NPS

Campsite NA #Campsite 4 — Campsite with gravel tent pad and green food storage locker — **Site NA #Campsite 4** · Campsite with gravel tent pad and green food storage locker NPS

Campsite NA #Campsite 5 — Campsite sits alongside a gravel trail. — **Site NA #Campsite 5** · Campsite sits alongside a gravel trail.NPS

Campsite NA #Campsite 2 — Tent site overlooks the lake through the trees. — **Site NA #Campsite 2** · Tent site overlooks the lake through the trees.NPS

Campsite NA #Campsite 6 — Campsite post with number 6 sits at the beginning of trail l — **Site NA #Campsite 6** · Campsite post with number 6 sits at the beginning of trail lNPS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America21.1 midirections →

⚡ EVgo21.2 midirections →

🔌 Charging station24.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆15 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Alum Ford Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Alum Ford Campground?

Alum Ford Campground in Kentucky takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Alum Ford Campground?

Campsite fees at Alum Ford Campground run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Alum Ford Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Alum Ford Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Alum Ford Campground a good campground?

Alum Ford Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 15 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Alum Ford Campground located?

Alum Ford Campground is located in Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

🔔 Get a free opening alert

We'll email you when a site opens at Alum Ford Campground.

🎯 Only these dates (optional): to

Only weekends (Fri/Sat nights)

🌙 Minimum stay (Pro):

Skip the 1-night midweek openings — only hear about stays worth the drive.

👥 Group size (Pro):

Camping with a group? Only hear about openings with that many sites NEXT TO EACH OTHER on the same dates — consecutive numbers in one loop, not just that many free somewhere in the park.

🚫 Skip site types (Pro):
No hookup/electric sites (tent or van camping)
No hike-in / walk-in / boat-in / backcountry sites
No group sites (solo/family camping)

Works where the booking system publishes per-site types (rec.gov campgrounds).

Free email alerts · instant push in the iOS app · unsubscribe anytime

📡 Follow these cancellations

Subscribe in your calendar or RSS reader to get openings here automatically.

📆 iCal feed · 📡 RSS feed

Running a camping/RV blog? Embed this widget free →

A live cancellation widget for Alum Ford Campground that updates itself — free, no account, no API key. The snippet includes a one-line credit under the widget; leaving it in is what keeps this free for everyone, and it tells your readers what they are looking at. Preview it.

<iframe src="https://campsage.app/camp/embed/alum-ford-campground-10304520" width="340" height="280" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:14px" title="Alum Ford Campground cancellations"></iframe>
<p style="font:12px/1.5 system-ui,sans-serif;margin:6px 0 0">Live campsite availability for <a href="https://campsage.app/camp/site/alum-ford-campground-10304520">Alum Ford Campground</a> · powered by <a href="https://campsage.app">CampSage</a></p>