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.
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: 36.96880762
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.