Craigs Creek Group Area
CRAIGS CREEK GROUP AREA
Part of Daniel Boone National Forest
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.
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.
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.
Important Notices
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- Bears frequent the area; visitors must keep food in approved containers at all times.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Vehicle and Parking Policy:
Parking is limited and allowed in designated parking areas only. A vehicle is defined as cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, boats, etc.
Each reserved area includes the following number of vehicles:
Group Site A: Up to 6 vehicles
Group Site B: Up to 6 vehicles
Group Site C: Up to 8 vehicles
Group Shelter: Up to 10 vehicles
Additional vehicles may be permitted only if parking is available and will be charged $10 per vehicle, per day. Once parking capacity has been reached, additional vehicles may be refused entry to the campground. All vehicles must have a parking tag.
All vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking in unassigned campsites is not permitted.
Boats and trailers may not be parked in campsites or on grassy areas.
Guests bringing additional vehicles that are not are not staying overnight must exit the campground by 10:00 PM each evening.
Shelter Reservation Hours
Shelter reservations are valid from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. All shelter guests and vehicles must depart the campground by 9:00 PM.
Available Activities
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Biking - Biking
- Hiking - Hiking
Directions
From London, Kentucky, take Exit 38 from I-75. Take Kentucky 192 west for 12.2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 62 and drive 2 miles to the Craig's Creek site.
Contact Information
Phone: 606-528-6156
LONDON RANGER DISTRICTLONDON, KY 40744
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site GRP B, Loop B, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site SHELT, Loop SHEL, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site GRP C, Loop GRPC, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site GRP A, Loop CRAI, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
