Beaver Creek Water Management Area Marina

Located on Lake Cumberland's Rockcastle River arm in Daniel Boone National Forest, this boat ramp provides access to a scenic 7-mile flat water section ideal for beginners, families, and casual paddlers. The area is surrounded by the dramatic sandstone cliffs, natural arches, and scenic beauty characteristic of the Daniel Boone National Forest. To reach the ramp, take I-64 Exit 133 (Farmers/Sharkey), head south on KY 801 (which becomes KY 1274), then turn left onto Beaver Creek Boat Ramp Road.

This is primarily a flat water paddling destination due to Lake Cumberland's inundation of this section of the Rockcastle River, making it accessible for kayaks, canoes, and other recreational boats. However, note that the ramp cannot be used during winter pool levels. The facility does not have accessibility features for persons with disabilities. This location makes a good base for exploring the scenic Daniel Boone National Forest area and accessing nearby wilderness features, though paddlers should plan accordingly for seasonal water level changes.

View Guide with MapTowering sandstone cliffs, natural arches and rippling streams are some of the special features that led to the designation of this 4,877-acre area as a wilderness in 1975. It is located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.The wilderness provides visitors a place where they are free to explore nature's solitude and scenic beauty. No motorized or...

View Guide with MapTowering sandstone cliffs, natural arches and rippling streams are some of the special features that led to the designation of this 4,877-acre area as a wilderness in 1975. It is located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.The wilderness provides visitors a place where they are free to explore nature's solitude and scenic beauty. No motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed.The wilderness is remote and the terrain is rugged. Several trails occur throughout the area, but be prepared for strenuous hikes. Much of the area is nestled below spectacular sandstone cliffs. In keeping with the wilderness concept, signage is kept to a minimum. You should not expect trail signs or markers to guide you.Primitive camping is permitted in the Beaver Creek Wilderness as long as you remain 300 feet away from any road or stream and out of site from any trail. Before becoming a wilderness, this area was settled as a small coal mining town during the early 1900s. Signs of the past remain visible with old roads, stone fencing, exotic shrubs and grave sites scattered throughout the area. Over time, nature is slowly erasing some of these signs that man left behind.Note: Cell phone communications and emergency rescue services may be limited in the wilderness.

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