Bald Rock Picnic Area

Area Status: Open

Bald Rock is roadside picnic area on London Ranger District that offers a great place for picnicking as a group. There are two large picnic sites and 2 small ones. Volleyball and horseshoes are available. Hikers can enjoy nearby Sugar Tree Hollow Trail #407 and Cane Creek Trail #410.

Bald Rock Picnic Area Guide (pdf)

Bald Rock Fire Tower - At one time the Bald Rock Picnic Area was the site of a fire lookout tower. The tower was one of fourteen lookouts that provided a view of the entire National Forest. Towers were staffed during times of high fire danger. Lookouts spent their days scanning the horizon for signs of fire, reporting any "smokes" to a dispatcher who quickly sent fire fighters to the blaze. The Bald Rock Fire Lookout Tower was in use from 1936 until 1970, when it was replaced by a system of aerial observation.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Water has been shut off for the season.
Operational Hours:	This area is for day-use only, open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water
Water:	Drinking water available during season
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Information Center:	London Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

From London, take KY 192 southwest for 11 miles. The picnic area is on the right.

Parking:

Parking is available at the picnic sites.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Picnicking

Roadside group picnic area with trails, volleyball and horseshoes
4 picnic sites
Capacity of 110

No. of Sites

Amenities

Picnic tables:	4 picnic sites
Toilets:	Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Drinking water:	Available during season