Craigs Creek Group Area
Craigs Creek Group Area is a national forest campground in Kentucky. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 36.99167, -84.25833
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 606-528-6156
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Craigs Creek Group Area
Overview Craigs Creek Group Area is perched near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, group campers find hours of fun playing on the sports field, firing up the grills and exploring the beautiful lake. Daniel Boone National Forest protects 23 species listed as federally threatened or endangered. Species range from the magnificent bald eagle to the small Indiana bat and the Cumberland Sandwort. Recreation The hiking and biking trail at Craig's Creek is an easy, half-mile path that features several views of the lake. Picnicking, boating and fishing are popular pastimes for visitors. Fish species include crappie, catfish, and small and largemouth bass. A spacious sports field with a volleyball net and horseshoe pits lies near the picnic shelter. Facilities Group sites are for tent camping only and do not have electricity. The day-use picnic shelter fits 60 guests, and the group campsites fit up to 30 and 60 guests, depending on the location. Each group camp area comes with a campfire circle, large grill, picnic tables and a lantern pole. Modern vault toilets and a shower house are available. Natural Features The campground sits on Craig's Creek, which flows into an arm of Laurel River Lake across from Holly Bay Campground. The group site lies in a somewhat open space surrounded by woods. Set in the Appalachian foothills, plenty of hills and valleys create a beautiful backdrop for the lake area.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holston Gas · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 166 designated routes (161 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigs Creek Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Craigs Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Holly Bay Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Holly Bay Rec. Area | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Holly Bay | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | Full hookups |
| White Oak Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.