Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233410
When Laurel Branch reopens
Laurel Branch's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
146
Openings · last 90 days
354
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 354 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 03:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 111 of 354 detected openings (31.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| C39 | 24 | 6.8% |
| C53 | 19 | 5.4% |
| C31 | 18 | 5.1% |
| B20 | 16 | 4.5% |
| C44 | 14 | 4.0% |
Site C39 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 24. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2027 · of 62 monitored sites
Of the 156 tracked site-dates (Nov 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2027): 156 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 156 tracked site-dates (Nov 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2027): 156 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Nov 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-dates0 / 156
Of the 156 tracked site-dates (Nov 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2027): 156 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Apr 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-dates across the tracked window — these site-dates are marked unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 61 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Laurel Branch
Overview
Laurel Branch Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky.
The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.
Recreation
A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are provided at the lake, including ample opportunities for boating and fishing.
The most sought after fish are bass, crappie and catfish, and bass tournaments occur at the lake throughout the year.
Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas.
Facilities
Laurel Branch Campground offers 62 campsites, several of which have electric hookups. Most of the campsites are waterfront, while others are just a short walk away from the lake.
Additional amenities include flush toilets, showers, playground, boat ramp, drinking water, nature trail, public beach, and fish cleaning station.
Wi-fi is available from an outside source.
Natural Features
The rolling, forested hills of rural south central Kentucky offer an extraordinary setting for those who visit the lake. Rough River Lake provides views of ancient sandstone, shale and limestone cliffs.
An abundance of water in the area, both surface and underground, has carved through limestone to create a myriad of sinks and caverns.
The lake itself is home to numerous species of wildlife, including migratory songbirds and waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
The historic Green Farm is adjacent to the lake. It consists of about 3,000 acres, a large ancestral home, an old water-powered mill and store and a golf course. George Washington once owned part of the land.
Mammoth Cave National Park, which boasts the longest cave system in the world with more than 240 miles of mapped passageways, is about a one-hour drive away.
Other nearby attractions also include the historic Holt House in Hardinsburg, the Jack Thomas House in Leitchfield, and the new Aquatic Center in Leitchfield.
62 monitored sitesRVs up to 82 ft49 with hookups52 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Louisville, KY: Begin at ramp onto I-64 West toward New Albany/St. Louis, traveling 22.3 miles. Take the IN-135, Exit Number 105, toward Palmyra/Corydon, onto IN-135 South toward Corydon, traveling 16.7 miles. Continue on Bypass Road KY-79 for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-79, traveling 10.1 miles. Continue on 1st Avenue, KY-79S for 495 feet. Turn a slight right onto US-60, traveling 11.8 miles. Turn left onto KY-259/KY-79, traveling 10.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-110, traveling .4 miles. End at 991 Laurel Branch Road, McDaniels, KY. Distance is approximately 74 miles with an approximate travel time of 1 hour, 20 minutes.
991 Laurel Branch Road, Mcdaniels, KY 40152270-257-8839
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233410 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Laurel Branch?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 156 tracked site-dates open for online reservation at Laurel Branch. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 354 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 facility 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 Laurel Branch?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Laurel Branch in the last 7 days, 146 over 30 days and 354 over the last 90.
Which sites at Laurel Branch fit a 35-foot RV?
57 of the 61 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 82 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Laurel Branch?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does Laurel Branch have online availability right now?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot, none of the 156 tracked site-dates are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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