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Access Site KY

Laurel

Laurel River • Cumberland River • Laurel River - Laurel River Lake

Source: kentucky_department_of_fish_and_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Corbin, KY
County: Whitley County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.94572434, -84.29607476
779 Bee Creek Rd, Corbin, KY NULL, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Laurel River at Municipal DAM near Corbin, KY Same River 9.9 mi away
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Whitewater Run
III-IV(V) Take-out Laurel - Laurel Lake Dam to Lake Cumberland (2 miles)
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Laurel River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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III-IV(V) Take-out at this location Laurel Lake Dam to Lake Cumberland (2 miles)
2.1 mi
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About This Access Site
The Laurel access site provides boat ramp access to Laurel River Lake near Corbin in Whitley County. This ramp accesses the upper arm of the 5,600-acre lake, known as one of Kentucky's deepest and cleanest bodies of water. The lake features nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shoreline with quiet coves and scenic cliff-lined shores, making it an excellent destination for kayaking and canoeing seeking calm, protected paddling.

The lake sits within the Daniel Boone National Forest and offers diverse fishing opportunities for bass, trout, walleboat, crappie, and bluegill once you launch. Parking is available at the boat ramp. The area is easily accessed from I-75 (Exit 38), making it convenient for day trips. With seven boat ramps total on Laurel River Lake, this is one of several well-developed access points for exploring the lake's extensive shoreline and coves.
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Free Access

Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and 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. Fishing for black bass, rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, blue gill and...

Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and 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. Fishing for black bass, rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, blue gill and catfish is excellent. Night fishing for trout is also popular during the summer months.The U.S. Forest Service administers the lake and surrounding shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the operation of the lake's dam and nearby recreation facilities, including a picnic area and a swimming beach at the spillway.Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your visit to Laurel River Lake. Learn more... Campgrounds nearby:Drive-in Campgrounds - Holly Bay and GroveBoat-in Campgrounds - Grove and White OakGroup Campground: Craigs Creek Group CampgroundBoat Ramps nearby:Craigs Creek Boat RampFlatwoods Boat RampGrove Boat RampHightop Boat RampHolly Bay Boat RampLaurel Bridge Boat RampMarsh Branch Boat RampMarinas:Grove MarinaHolly Bay Marina

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Nearby Recreation Areas
Laurel River Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Bee Rock Boat Ramp On-site