Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 36.96790, -84.26805
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 606-864-6412
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Overview Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula along the shores of Laurel River Lake. The picnic area provides 19 individual picnic sites which are first-come, first-serve, and two reservable shelters. There is no overnight camping allowed in the area. Click here for the Laurel River Lake Picnic Area virtual tour. Recreation Laurel River Dam was completed in 1974 creating a 5,600-acre lake which provides hydroelectric power, safe drinking water and recreation opportunities for the public. Since its impoundment, the Forest Service and the Army Corps of Engineers have cooperated in developing public recreation facilities on and around the lake. Facilities Laurel River Lake Picnic Area offers one small and one large reservable group picnic shelter, with 19 additional picnic sites with tables and grill. port-a-potties, drinking water, playground, horseshoe pit, fishing pier and a volleyball net are also provided. Natural Features Laurel River Lake, with its cliff-lined shores and quiet coves, is a favorite destination for thousands of visitors each year. They come to boat, canoe, fish, hunt, hike, camp, swim, scuba dive, view wildlife and relax at one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (606) 679-6337. Nearby Attractions Less than a mile up the road is a 725-feet long sandy beach area with a parking lot and chemical treated toilets. The beach is unguarded so alway
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holston Gas · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 173 designated routes (164 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Bay | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Holly Bay Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Holly Bay Rec. Area | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Craigs Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Craigs Creek Group Campground | National forest group campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Craigs Creek Group Area | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.