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White Oak Boat-In Campground
White Oak Boat-In Campground is one of two boat-in campgrounds on Laurel River Lake. The area is accessible by boat or by Cold Rock School Trail (3 miles) that begins near the Marsh Branch Boat Ramp.
The campground has 39 lakeshore campsites, most of which are located near the water's edge with boat moorings available. Sites have a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Self-serve pay stations, water and vault toilets are centrally located. There are no flush toilets or showers. The sites are wooded and spaced far enough apart to provide a sense of seclusion. The campground usually fills on weekends during the peak camping season.
View White Oak Campground Guide & Map (pdf)
Trails nearby: Cold Rock School Trail #430 (3-mile hiking and biking route into the White Oak Boat-In Campground)
The campground is located on Laurel River Lake. The lake features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore. The quiet coves and cliff-lined shores offer relaxation and quiet reflection, as well as boating, fishing, skiing and scuba diving in one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed for the season. |
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| Fees: | $23/single; $40/double. Pay at site using fee envelope. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Water: | Drinking water is available during the open season. |
| Restroom: | Centrally located vault toilets are available. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
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General Information
Directions:From I-75, take London exit 38 and travel west on KY 192 for 12 miles. Turn left (south) on Forest Service Road 774. Go 2 miles to the Marsh Branch Boat Ramp. Boaters will travel approximately one mile south to the campground.
Accessibility:
Vault toilets meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Parking:
The first parking area (no boat trailers allowed) has free parking for hikers and walk-in campers.
A fee pass is required for boaters to use the Marsh Branch Boat Ramp parking lot.
General Notes:
The nearest phone is available at Holly Bay Marina, 606-878-8134.
Swimming: The campground does not have a beach for swimming. The nearest swimming beach is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Laurel River Dam.
Activities
Campground Camping
The campsites have a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Self-serve pay stations, water and vault toilets are centrally located. The campground has no flush toilets or showers.
The campground is accessible by boat or via 3-mile walk on Cold Rock School Trail #430.
| Fire Information | Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. Make sure fires are out before retiring at night and when leaving your campsite. |
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