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Recreation Region: Laurel River Lake

Laurel Bridge Boat Ramp

Laurel Bridge Boat Ramp is located near Laurel Bridge Picnic Area and provides access to the upper arm of Laurel River Lake. 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 visitor information and nearby parking in the lot above the boat ramp.

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.

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: 36.96880762

Longitude: -84.12707399

Directions

From I-75 exit 29 (Corbin), take KY 770 west for 1.3 miles. Turn left on KY 312 for 0.6-mile. Turn left into the recreation area.

Parking

Parking is available in the parking lot above the boat ramp. Parking is prohibited at the boat ramp. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not 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 April 1st, 2025