Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10304520
When Alum Ford Campground reopens
Alum Ford Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
9
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,088 open for online reservation · 10 reserved.
Where the open windows are
0.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,088 of 1,098 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online0.9%
Open site-nights1,088 / 1,098
Reserved (of online inventory)10 / 1,098
Weekday openings625
Weekend openings463
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 625 fall on weekdays and 463 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 6 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 5 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 6 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 6 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 5 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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Campsite 1 | 183 |
| Campsite 4 | 183 |
| Campsite 5 | 183 |
| Campsite 2 | 182 |
| Campsite 3 | 179 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,088 open site-nights across 6 sites at Alum Ford Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 11 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 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 | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| Campsite 4 | 23 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| Campsite 5 | 22 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| Campsite 2 | 21 ft | None | 182 | 156 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +170 more |
| Campsite 3 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 138 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +167 more |
| Campsite 6 | 45 ft | None | 178 | 141 nights | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +166 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.
6 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups6 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
Alum Ford Campground, Whitley City, KY 42563(423) 569-9778
BirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHuntingKayakingMotor BoatPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingRaftingWildlife Viewing
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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: 1,088 of 1,098 tracked site-nights are open (99.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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.
How often do new openings appear at Alum Ford Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Alum Ford Campground in the last 7 days, 9 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Alum Ford Campground?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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