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    USACE announces new management of North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake

    USACE announces new management of North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake

    Photo By Abby Korfhage | The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the...... read more read more

    LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    02.06.2026

    Story by Abby Korfhage 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District

    USACE announces new management of North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake near Falls of Rough, Kentucky, for the 2026 recreation season. Effective immediately, North Fork Campground will be managed by Brightsky Campgrounds.

    USACE remains committed to maintaining a sustainable recreation program while providing a high-quality experience for lake visitors. As part of this effort, the Louisville District routinely evaluates how to best deliver an enduring recreation program amid rising supply and service costs. This includes optimizing project operations through public-private partnerships.

    To support these objectives, the Louisville District is partnering with local businesses to transition management responsibilities for select recreation areas. These partnerships are intended to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining recreation facilities for public use.

    Under the lease agreement, lessees are required to comply with all terms and conditions of the lease, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

    Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or reservation procedures should be directed to the new managing entity, Brightsky Campgrounds, at 270-938-3715 or rob@brightskycampgrounds.com.

    The Louisville District will continue working to ensure a smooth transition for visitors ahead of the 2026 recreation season.

    For information about Rough River Lake and for the project’s latest updates visit: https://www.facebook.com/RoughRiverLakeUSACE

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    Contact Louisville District Public Affairs LRL-PAO@usace.army.mil

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    Date Taken: 02.06.2026
    Date Posted: 02.24.2026 12:08
    Story ID: 558739
    Location: LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, US

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