Grove Drive-In Campground
Grove Drive-In Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, fed by the Laurel River, is considered one of the most scenic lakes in the state. Boating, fishing, hiking and biking are greatly enjoyed by campers. Grove Campground is located off Grove Road (#558) on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake near Grove Boat Ramp and Marina. Of the 40 drive-in sites, Loop B is reservable, and Loop A is first come, first served. Thirty-five drive-in sites have electricity and water and five have water only. All drive-in sites have a paved vehicle pad, gravel tent pad, fire ring, picnic table and lantern pole. The four walk-in tent sites are first come, first served and have access to water, but no electricity. These primitive sites have a gravel tent pad, fire ring, picnic table, lantern pole and bear-proof food storage lockers. Several short trails start in the campground including Duff Branch Trail #440, Spruce Creek Trail #441, Fishing Point Trail (#442), Singing Hills Trail #443 and Oak Branch Trail #444.
Reservations
Loop B may be reserved in advance. All sites are first-come, first-served unless reserved.
General Information
The campground has no beach for swimming. A public beach is operated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at the Laurel River Lake Dam.
April 15th - October 10th
Open 24 hours/day
Overnight Use: $46/night per single site. $92/night per double site.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee(s) or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Pay at site using fee envelope (cash or check only) or the Recreation.gov Mobile App.
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: 36.94193827
Longitude: -84.21530027
Directions
From I-75 exit 25 (Corbin), take US 25 west for 5 miles. Turn right on KY 1193. Go 2 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 558 (Grove Road). Travel 3 miles to Grove Campground.
Parking
Parking is available at each campsite and at a parking lot for walk-in campers.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water is available from faucets.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Picnic tables are at the campsites.
Other Amenities
Toilets meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
