Grove Boat Ramp
Grove Boat Ramp is located on Laurel River Lake adjacent to Grove 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, signage, trash collection and security lighting.
General Information
Open year-round
Open 24 hours/day
Day Use: $5/day; $7/3 day; $50 annual per vehicle.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount.
A Daniel Boone National Forest recreation pass (hang tag or sticker) must be displayed inside vehicles parked at the boat ramp. Passes may be purchased from Forest offices or local vendors for $5/day; $7/3 day; $50 annual.
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: 36.94441362
Longitude: -84.22221142
Directions
From I-75 exit 25 (Corbin 25W), take US 25 west for 4.5 miles. Turn right onto KY 1193 for 2.8 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 558 (Grove Road) for 3.8 miles.
Parking
Parking is available at the boat ramp.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Flush toilets meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. Toilets are closed in the winter.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water is available from faucets.
