Craigs Creek Group Use Area

Area Status: Closed

Tucked away in the Craigs Creek arm of Laurel River Lake on London Ranger District, Craigs Creek Group Area is designated for group camping. The sites are for tent camping only and do not have electricity. Each group camp area features a campfire circle, large grill, picnic tables and a lantern pole. Accessible flush toilets and a shower house are available. A spacious sports field and horseshoe pits is near the picnic shelter. The day-use picnic shelter fits 60 guests, and the group campsites fit up to 30 or 60 guests, depending on the location. Reservations for campsites or the picnic shelter (day-use only) are available at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

View Craigs Creek Group Area Guide (pdf)

The area has three group camping sites. Sites A and B will accommodate up to 30 people at each location. Site C has a maximum capacity of 60 people. Other facilities include a picnic shelter, drinking water, flush toilets and showers. A spacious sports field near the picnic shelter has horseshoe pits. The picnic shelter will accommodate up to 60 people. The shelter may be reserved separately from the group camping sites. The Craigs Creek Boat Ramp is located 3/4-mile from the group-use area.

Trails nearby: Craigs Creek Trail #420 (0.75-mile) connects the group area with the boat ramp. This gravel trail provides scenic views of Laurel River Lake.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Scheduled to open April 19 (tentative)
Reservations:	Campsites may be reserved at www.recreation.gov. May be available on a first-come, first-served basis if not reserved.
Area Amenities:	Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water
Fees:	Loop/Site A, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site B, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site C, $170, up to 60 people. Picnic Shelter, $125 up to 60 people. Learn more about Recreation Permits and Passes
Open Season:	April 15 - October 10
Usage:	Light
Water:	Drinking water is available.
Restroom:	Flush toilets and showers are available.
Information Center:	London Office Contact Information

General Information

Accessibility:

Flush toilets and showers meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

General Notes:

The group area has no electricity.

Parking:

Parking is available at the group use areas.

Directions:

From I-75 exit 38, take KY 192 west for 11.9 miles. Turn south on Forest Service Road 62 for 2 miles.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Group Camping

Each group site is equipped with a fire circle, grill, picnic tables, and lantern poles. Sites A and B accommodate up to 30 people each. Site C has a maximum occupancy of 60 people.

No. of Sites	3
Reservation Info	Reservations may be made through National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) at 1-877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov.
Group Cooking Facilities	Grill
Fire Information	Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. Make sure fires are out before retiring at night or when leaving your campsite.
Hookups - Electric	None
Sleeping Shelter	None

Group Picnicking

Reservation Info	Can be reserved for a day only
Group Shelter	Yes
Hookups - Electric	None

Amenities

Picnic tables:	Picnic tables are available at the picnic shelter and group use area.
Tent camping:
Toilets:	Toilets are available at the group use area.
Accessible:	Flush toilets and showers meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Boat ramp:	Craigs Creek boat ramp is about 3/4-mile from the group use area.
Drinking water:	Drinking water is available at the picnic shelter and at the group use area.