Laurel River Lake - USDA
Transcript of Laurel River Lake - USDA
WildlifeThe quiet coves andsurrounding forest offer opportunities for wildlife viewing. The lake is home to Canada geese, bald eagles and other wildlife species. The Canada Goose Management Area in Cane Branch is closed to motorized boats.
FishingThe lake provides excellent fishing for bass, rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Night fishing for trout is popular during the summer. Fishing licenses may be bought at county clerk’s offices, marinas and many local stores. State fishing regulations are enforced.
PicnickingThe Forest Service offers picnicking opportunities at Laurel Bridge and Bald Rock picnic areas. Laurel Bridge offers a picnic shelter that can be reserved through the London Ranger District Office. Bald Rock Picnic area, on KY 192, has vault toilets, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits and hiking trails. The Army Corps of Engineers maintains a picnic area and shelter near Laurel River Dam.
Scuba DivingThe clear waters of Laurel River Lake provide opportunities for scuba diving. Be alert for flags that indicate divers below the water surface. Boats must stay 100 feet away.
HikingHikers will enjoy miles of trails near the lake. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail skirts the western edge of the lake.
London District OfficeUSDA Forest Service761 South Laurel RoadLondon KY 40744606-864-4163
Daniel Boone National Forest1700 Bypass RoadWinchester KY 40391 859-745-3100www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers71433 Laurel Lake RoadLondon KY 40744606-864-6412
CampgroundsThe Forest Service oversees two developed drive-in campgrounds on Laurel River Lake, at Holly Bay and Grove. These campgrounds provide electricity, drinking water, flush toilets and showers. Reservation, first-come, first-served and walk-in sites are offered.
Boat-in CampgroundsBoat-in campgrounds at Grove and White Oak are first-come, first-served and are accessible only by boat or on foot. These campgrounds provide drinking water, vault toilets and trash bins.
Group CampgroundsCraigs Creek Group Area is by reservation only and is designed for groups of 12 or more people. The area has three group sites, a picnic shelter, drinking water, flush toilets, shower facilities and trash bins. A trail leads from the campground to the lake.
Lakeside CampingPrimitive camping is allowed at least 300 feet from roads, trails, streams and shorelines.
United States Department of Agriculture
Laurel River LakeDaniel Boone National Forest
Laurel River LakeLocated within the Daniel Boone National Forest, Laurel River Lake features 5,600 acres of deep, clear water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore. As one of the most scenic lakes in Kentucky, visitors come here to enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and camping in the great outdoors.
The U.S. Forest Service administers the main body of the lake and most of its shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the operation of Laurel River Dam and recreation facilities at the dam site.
Laurel River Lake receives heavy use on the weekends during summer months. Week days and the months of September through March offer visitors more solitude.
Recreation PermitsA fee is required to use Flatwoods, Grove, Holly Bay, Marsh Branch and Laurel Bridge boat ramps. A permit must be displayed in your vehicle at these locations. Permits may be bought at local stores or Forest Service district offices. Call the London Ranger District for more information.
SafetyWear your lifejacket.Wearing a life jacket at all times could have saved 80 percent of all drowning victims according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Do not swim at boat ramps or marinas.Stray electrical currents can pose serious threats in the water where boats are connected to power.
Watch for submerged hazards.Water levels at Laurel River Lake vary. Rocks, trees, stumps and landforms may lie just below the surface when the lake level changes. Not all underwater hazards are marked. Be alert and reduce your speed.
Alcohol is prohibited.Kentucky law prohibits consumption and open containers of alcohol in public places, including national forest land and Kentucky waterways.
Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning.Swim away from areas where engines vent exhaust fumes. Never sit or hang on the back deck of boats while engines are running.
Avoid black bear encounters• Protect yourself and black bears by reducing odors that
attract bears. Food and trash storage is mandatory.• Make noise to avoid surprising a bear.• Never approach or feed a bear or other wild animal.• Do not hike in the dark.• Carry EPA-registered bear pepper spray.• If a bear is observed
nearby, pack up your food and trash and leave immediately.
• If a bear approaches, move away slowly; do not run. Get into a vehicle or a secure building.
WARNING: You WILL be �ned if your pass is not properly displayed.TO BE VALID: All information MUST be �lled in and
unaltered, using non-erasable ink. Pass must be
displayed on dash or rear view mirror with the date
facing out and clearly visible from the outside. Pass is
non-refundable.
BoatingMost of the lake is open to motorized and nonmotorized boats. Laurel River Lake has seven public boat ramps for lake access. Holly Bay Campground offers an additional boat ramp for registered campers only.
The Goose Management Area on Cane Branch isclosed to motorized boats but open to canoes, kayaks and rowboats. The area provides a unique opportunity to explore the lake at a slower pace.
MarinasTwo full-service marinas operate on Laurel River Lake. They are located near Grove and Holly Bay campgrounds. The marinas are privately operated under a special-use permit.
SwimmingThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains a swimming beach at the spillway of Laurel River Dam. Lifeguards are not provided. Swimming is not allowed at boat ramps or marinas.
Reduce odorsthat attract bears
How to store your food and trash...
Grove MarinaP.O. Box 1483Corbin KY 40701606-523-2323
Holly Bay MarinaP.O. Box 674London KY 40744 606-864-6542
London-Laurel County Tourist Commission140 Faith Assembly Church RoadLondon KY 40741606-878-6900
In the backcountry...
Throw trash away in a bear-resistant trash canprovided by theForestService.
Put it in a bear-resistant container.
Store it in a closed vehicle with a solid topor a closedhard-body trailer.
Put it in a food storage locker provided by the Forest Service.
Store your food in a bear-resistant container or hang from a tree. Cook and eat at least 100 yards from your tent.
Food storage is required on the Daniel Boone National Forest.
USDA is an equal opportunity employer, provider and lender.
Photo by Deborah Evanson LacyPhoto by Robin AcciardoForest Daniel Boone R8-RG 258Service National Forest July 2020
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National Recreation Reservation System: Call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made for summer recreation season only. Reservation fees apply. Some picnic shelters may be reserved by calling the district.
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A fee is required to use some boat ramps. A permit must be displayed in your vehicle at these locations. Permits may be bought at local stores or Forest Service offices.
WARNING: You WILL be �ned if your pass
is not properly displayed.
TO BE VALID: All information MUST be �lled in and
unaltered, using non-erasable ink. Pass must be
displayed on dash or rear view mirror with the date
facing out and clearly visible from the outside. Pass is
non-refundable.
Craigs Creek Group Area • • • • • • • • • • •
Laurel Bridge Picnic Area* • • • • • • •
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National Recreation Reservation System: Call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made for summer recreation season only. Reservation fees apply. Some picnic shelters may be reserved by calling the district.*
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Drain water from all equipment before leaving. Do not dump bait or plants into the lake.
Dry your boat, trailer and all equipment completely.
Clean plants, animals and mud from all equipment.
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