Hemlock Grove Picnic Area

Area Status: Open

Hemlock Grove Picnic Area, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, was named for the eastern hemlock trees that surround the picnic area. Their shade provides a cool respite from the summer heat.

Please note that the toilet facilities are closed during the winter season.

View Hemlock Grove Guide and Map

Rock Creek, a Kentucky Wild River and federally proposed Recreation River, flows adjacent to the picnic area. The creek is stocked with rainbow trout year-round.

Trails nearby:
Gobblers Arch Trail #636; Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail #100 Section 37 and Section 38

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Day-use only, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Camping and overnight use is prohibited.
Reservations:	The shelter may be reserved by calling the Stearns Ranger District office at 606-376-5323.
Area Amenities:	Accessible, Picnic tables, Toilets
Fees:	The picnic shelter may be reservered for $25/day. Unless rented, the shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Information Center:	Stearns Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

From the Stearns Ranger District office, take US 27 south for 4.7 miles to KY 92. Turn right on KY 92 at the traffic light. Go 6.3 miles to KY 1363; turn left and go 11.4 miles to the end of the blacktop, and then turn right on Forest Service Road 564. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Forest Service Road 137. Go 2.6 miles to the picnic area on the left.

Accessibility:

Picnic sites, shelter, parking and toilets are accessible.

Parking:

Parking is available at the picnic area and shelter.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

River and Stream Fishing

Picnicking

General Info:

Accessibility

No. of Sites

Group Picnicking

Amenities

Picnic tables:	There are 6 sites with picnic tables, along with tables at the shelter.
Toilets:	Vault toilets (open seasonally) meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Accessible:	Picnic sites, shelter, parking and toilets are accessible.