Laurel River Lake

About Laurel River Lake

Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore. The quiet coves and cliff-lined shores offer relaxation and quiet reflection, as well as boating, fishing, skiing and scuba diving in one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky. Fishing for black bass, rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, blue gill and catfish is excellent. Night fishing for trout is also popular during the summer months.The U.S. Forest Service administers the lake and surrounding shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the operation of the lake's dam and nearby recreation facilities, including a picnic area and a swimming beach at the spillway.Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your visit to Laurel River Lake. Learn more... Campgrounds nearby:Drive-in Campgrounds - Holly Bay and GroveBoat-in Campgrounds - Grove and White OakGroup Campground: Craigs Creek Group CampgroundBoat Ramps nearby:Craigs Creek Boat RampFlatwoods Boat RampGrove Boat RampHightop Boat RampHolly Bay Boat RampLaurel Bridge Boat RampMarsh Branch Boat RampMarinas:Grove MarinaHolly Bay Marina

Plan Your Visit to Laurel River Lake

Heading to Laurel River Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)