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Recreation Region: Laurel River Lake

Craigs Creek Boat Ramp

Craigs Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Laurel River Lake, across the lake from Holly Bay Marina. Fishing is not allowed from the boat ramp, but once you are in the water, you will find a wide variety of fish species including black bass, rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, blue gill and catfish. Night fishing for trout is also popular during the summer months. Swimming or sunbathing within 100 feet of any boat launch ramp or courtesy boat dock is prohibited for public safety. The site has parking, visitor information, security lighting and a courtesy dock.

General Information

Open year-round

Open 24 hours/day

Day Use:
$5 per day per vehicle
$7 per three day
$50 annual

Landscape of the temporary London Ranger District office collocated at the US Army Corps of Engineers Resource Managers Office at Laurel River Lake.

Address: US Forest Service/US Army Corps of Engineers Resource Managers Office KY-1193 London, KY 40744
Phone: 859-428-7706; 606-864-4163
Hours: Available by phone Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Office is open to visitors Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.980169

Longitude: -84.25416

Directions

From I-75 exit 38 (London), take KY 192 west for 11.9 miles. Turn south on Forest Service Road 62 (Craigs Creek Road) for 2.4 miles.

Parking

Parking is available at the boat ramp. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Boating - Motorized Info

Boat ramp is suitable for any light recreational boat. 

Last updated March 31st, 2025