Rough River Lake is a 5,100-acre lake located in Breckinridge, Hardin, and Grayson counties in south-central Kentucky. The lake provides a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages Rough River Lake's land and water for wildlife,...

North Fork Recreation Area at Rough River Lake is a great place for camping and outdoor activities. It features a boat ramp with two ramps, a large beach with a shaded picnic area and pavilion, and a well-maintained campground with double-wide sites to accommodate both campers and boats. The campground is clean and quiet, and the sites have a paved pad and gravel skirt. Electric Loops C, D,...

Sites are well spaced and have good shade. Campground is well maintained and the staff was friendly and helpful. Verizon service was good, but the campground WiFi was spotty. The beach area was nice and there was a large swimming area. Maverics Place restaurant is nearby and the intersection at Ky259/79 has fuel, food and a liquor store. Axtel is a great place for families to enjoy a beach...