City, County & Regional Parks · Kentucky
Elk View Campground (South Fork)
City, County & Regional Parks · Kentucky, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Elevation
- 797 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- Jackson
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Breathitt County campground at the South Fork Elk View Recreational Area, opened April 2026. The county describes nearly 25 RV sites with hookups plus an unnumbered primitive section, so no total is recorded. Bathhouse with restrooms and showers. Three cabins were dedicated in 2026 with expansion toward 13 planned. Opening coverage reported an RV rate of $40; confirm with the county. Contact Breathitt County Fiscal Court. Coordinates are for Jackson rather than the campground itself.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 1° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 32° | 11° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 38° | 14° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 48° | 30° | 85° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 60° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 66° | 51° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 71° | 64° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 71° | 60° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 65° | 52° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 49° | 37° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 39° | 23° | 74° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 32° | 7° | 67° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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