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First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Aug–Octbest months
About Alum Ford Campground
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Whitley City, KY · 36.76359, -84.5464
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
45°26°Jan
49°29°Feb
58°35°Mar
69°44°Apr
76°53°May
83°61°Jun
86°65°Jul
85°63°Aug
80°56°Sep
69°45°Oct
58°34°Nov
48°29°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See Alum Ford Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6296 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Yellow Cliff | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Straight Creek OHV Trail A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.9 mi | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Pickett CCC Memorial State Park (Dark Sky Park), 32 mi.
RV essentials
Propane: 21.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Barren Fork Horse Camp 4.4 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi SW of Stearns 6.1 mi
- Sandhill RV Park 7.3 mi
- Bear Creek Horse Camp 8.5 mi
- Bell Farm Horse Camp 9.3 mi
- Campsite · 13 mi W of Stearns 11.9 mi