Notice of Availability (NOA) to Lease land North Fork Recreation Area at Rough River Lake

Notice of Availability (NOA) to Lease land North Fork Recreation Area at Rough River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces a Notice of Availability (NOA) to Lease North Fork Recreation Area in McDaniels, Kentucky. The NOA is available for viewing click here.

Please note: There is also a NOA to Lease Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake, which can be found here. Additionally, USACE announced a NOA to Lease Pikes Ridge Recreation Area at Green River Lake in Campbellsville, Kentucky, which can be found here.

The NOAs begin the formal process of soliciting interest for the potential transfer of management responsibilities for the Cave Creek Campground and North Fork Campground through a long-term lease. Interested parties may submit an application for one, or both sites, through July 30, 2025.

USACE is committed to creating a sustainable recreation program and providing a high-quality recreation experience for lake visitors. As part of that effort, the Louisville District is continually evaluating how to best deliver an enduring recreation program despite rising service and maintenance costs and constrained budgets. This includes optimizing project operations through utilizing volunteers and pursuing public/private partnerships.

The Louisville District is looking to partner with businesses to help transition management responsibilities for these campgrounds. These leasing opportunities allow entrepreneurs to earn a fair profit while being an integral part of the Rough River Lake community.

For any additional information or questions, interested parties can contact Kimberly Jones at (502) 315-6988 or Kimberly.S.Jones@usace.army.mil.

North Fork Recreation Area Information

North Fork Recreation Area property includes 81 camp sites, entrance station, two picnic shelters, grill shelter, two boat ramps, parking lots, two playgrounds, courtesy dock, ADA fishing pier, beach area, concrete picnic pads, four comfort stations, two shower houses, outdoor shower, basketball court, electronic fee station, concrete steps, lift stations and dump station. The property is located approximately 1.5 miles northwest of McDaniels, Kentucky, nearby where KY-259 crosses Rough River Lake.  The proposed leased area consists of approximately 46 acres, being portions of U.S. Government Tract Nos. F-603, F-615, and all of U.S. Tract Nos. F-620, F-622, F-623, F-624, and F-625 in Breckinridge County. More information can be found in the NOA, which can be viewed here.

North Fork Campground Photos

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North Fork Campground, McDaniels, Kentucky.

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North Fork Campground, McDaniels, Kentucky.

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Lake view at North Fork Campground, McDaniels, Kentucky.

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North Fork Campground, McDaniels, Kentucky.

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Entrance to North Fork Campground, McDaniels, Kentucky.

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Rough River Lake

Nestled in the scenic heart of south-central Kentucky, the beautiful 5,100-acre Rough River Lake offers endless outdoor adventures. Rough River Lake was authorized under the Flood Control Act of 1938 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District designed, built, and operates the project to reduce flood damages downstream from the dam. Additionally, USACE, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages Rough River Lake's land and water for wildlife, fisheries and recreation. Stretching across Breckinridge, Hardin, and Grayson counties, Rough River Lake is just 20 miles from Leitchfield and 95 miles southwest of Louisville.

Learn more about Rough River Lake Project here.

Visit the Rough River Lake Recreation page here.