No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Alum Ford Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,072 open for online reservation · 26 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 619 fall on weekdays and 453 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 186 of 186 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 6 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 6 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 6 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 6 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 6 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 6 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 6 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Campsite 1 | 183 |
| Campsite 5 | 183 |
| Campsite 4 | 180 |
| Campsite 2 | 179 |
| Campsite 3 | 174 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 12 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site Campsite 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft. 2 sites of 6 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite 1 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| Campsite 5 | 22 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| Campsite 4 | 23 ft | None | 180 | 160 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +168 more |
| Campsite 2 | 21 ft | None | 179 | 179 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| Campsite 3 | Not recorded | None | 174 | 131 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +162 more |
| Campsite 6 | 45 ft | None | 173 | 165 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +161 more |
About Alum Ford Campground
Overview
Alum Ford Campground is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700. The campground consists of six campsites each with picnic table and fire ring.
Recreation
The campground is located adjacent to the Alum Ford Boat Launch, providing access for motorized and non-motorized watercraft to this remote section of the Big South Fork River where it becomes Lake Cumberland. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail also passes through the campground. The Sheltowee Trace is a 260-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest, Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Facilities
Alum Ford Campground has six sites with tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, bear-proof garbage cans, and food storage lockers. A vault toilet facility is also available.
Nearby Attractions
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located about 9 miles away in the town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other educational opportunities for campers. More information can be found online at https://bsfsry.com.
Just a few miles from Stearns is Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s.
Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation opportunities.
Getting there
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Alum Ford Campground?
Reservations for Alum Ford Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,072 of 1,098 tracked site-nights are open (97.6%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Alum Ford Campground?
12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site Campsite 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Alum Ford Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 6 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 4 of those 6 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Alum Ford Campground?
December 2026, with 186 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 186.
When is the next open date at Alum Ford Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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