Breckinridge County

Laurel Branch Campground

A seasonal lakefront campground near McDaniels with 62 numbered sites, a public swimming beach, nature trail and developed boat ramp.

Last reviewed September 12, 2026
Lakefront campsites and boat ramp at Laurel Branch Campground
Today at Rough River
Campground62 numbered sitesElectric-with-water and non-electric options
SeasonSeasonalUse Recreation.gov for live dates
SettingLakefrontMost sites are near the water
ReservationsRecreation.govIncludes a reservable group shelter

At the campground

What you’ll find

  • Showers and flush toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Playground
  • Fish-cleaning station
  • Nature trail
  • Public swimming beach
  • Paved boat ramp and courtesy dock
  • Reservable group shelter

Camping details

Choose the right site

Current Recreation.gov listings include electric-with-water and non-electric campsites. Hookups, pad lengths and vehicle limits vary by site.

The swimming beach is open to the public rather than limited to registered campers.

Recreation.gov currently identifies two accessible campsites and an accessible group shelter. Call ahead for route and facility details.

Lake access

Ramp and shoreline notes

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife lists a paved, multiple-lane ramp with paved parking and a courtesy dock. A launch fee is listed; check the current amount with the campground.

TARR local access note: Laurel Branch's ramp does not reach the water at winter pool.

Open the full Rough River boat-ramp guide

Accessibility information

Accessible restrooms are listed at the launch area. Recreation.gov currently marks campsites A03 and A04 and Shelter 1 as accessible.

Current sources

Check the original listings

Recreation.gov campground listingKDFWR Laurel Branch ramp listingUSACE Rough River Lake

Back to the lake

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Current lake conditions