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Alum Ford Campground Introduce
Alum Ford Campground is a charming and secluded destination nestled along State Hwy 700 in Whitley City, KY. This primitive campground offers a peaceful escape for nature enthusiasts, with easy access to stunning trails and rivers. Perfect for those seeking an authentic outdoor experience without modern amenities.
- Location: Conveniently situated near popular attractions like Yahoo Falls, Cumberland Falls, and Eagle Falls.
- Accommodations: Primitive sites with no water available, but streams nearby for your needs. Ideal for small trailers or vans; space is limited.
- Facilities: Clean pit toilets available on-site.
- Environment: Surrounded by beautiful nature, offering a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
Campers appreciate the seclusion of sites and the easy access to trails and rivers. The campground is particularly favored for its tranquility, making it a perfect spot for a serene retreat.
Guests have praised Alum Ford Campground for its:
- Seclusion and Peace: Many find the quiet and peaceful setting ideal for relaxation.
- Accessibility: Easy access to nearby attractions like Yahoo Falls enhances the camping experience.
- Suitability: Families and small groups enjoy the perfect spacing between sites.
Overall, Alum Ford Campground is a hidden gem for those seeking an authentic outdoor adventure combined with comfort and convenience.
Location
KentuckyMcCreary CountyWhitley CityState Highway 700
Customer Reviews
Really nice primitive campground. No water available, but there are streams. Pit toilets are very clean with no smells. Sites are nice, fairly secluded from each other. Some have significant stairs between parking and fire rings/picnic tables so some are better than others for vans or vehicle camping. You could bring a small trailer, but definitely wouldn't bring a large one, space is tight. Overall the area is beautiful and the campground is quiet and peaceful, with good access to trails and the river.
Needed a place to stay w my mom and a friend for one night, it was great here. Campsites were perfect, spaced out, very quiet and peaceful. Went to yahoo Falls which is a short drive from the campground and Cumberland falls and eagle falls. Great trip, if we come back to the area we will stay here again.
Hiked in and got a spot (not a big campground), $5. Nice campsite, but you have to get there early to get one near the water. Level tent area and decent picnic table. Had bear proof food storage that was nearly human proof. Took some very strong fingers to operate the latch. Pit toilet was clean. No water. Most of the campsites are spaced pretty well, but a few are close together- nice for family or group, not nice when a single person takes one of the spots. A few noisy campers - kids and ATV's on a Friday night and pretty full. Noise echoes in the valley so everything is loud. Very pretty area.
Great primative campground. Spent a week here in mid October and there was one other camper at a time, so I'd say it's pretty private and secluded. Some of the spots are along the side of the hill and not even, but we got one of the 'higher' spots which was flat, spacious, and there was no headlights in our campsite, a huge plus. There is a vault toilet here but no water.
So big thing you need to know if you're driving at night your GPS (Google maps) will take you straight into the river. I was driving there at night for the first time and you can't see anything there when it's foggy! I'll need to check it out during the day next time, just use caution if you navigate with the GPS to get there the GPS is trying to kill you lol
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