Established Camping
Craigs Creek Group Area
Craigs Creek Group Area is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest near London, KY. The terrain consists of forested areas with rolling hills and a creek nearby. Campers can explore the nearby Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and enjoy temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.
Description
National Forest
Daniel Boone National Forest
Overview
Craigs Creek Group Area is perched near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, group campers find hours of fun playing on the sports field, firing up the grills and exploring the beautiful lake. Daniel Boone National Forest protects 23 species listed as federally threatened or endangered. Species range from the magnificent bald eagle to the small Indiana bat and the Cumberland Sandwort.
Recreation
The hiking and biking trail at Craig's Creek is an easy, half-mile path that features several views of the lake.Picnicking, boating and fishing are popular pastimes for visitors. Fish species include crappie, catfish, and small and largemouth bass.A spacious sports field with a volleyball net and horseshoe pits lies near the picnic shelter.
Natural Features
The campground sits on Craig's Creek, which flows into an arm of Laurel River Lake across from Holly Bay Campground. The group site lies in a somewhat open space surrounded by woods. Set in the Appalachian foothills, plenty of hills and valleys create a beautiful backdrop for the lake area.
Location
Craigs Creek Group Area is located in Kentucky
Directions
From London, Kentucky, take Exit 38 from I-75. Take Kentucky 192 west for 12.2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 62 and drive 2 miles to the Craig's Creek site.
Address
LONDON RANGER DISTRICT
London, KY 40744
Coordinates
36.9916667 N
84.2583333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Lexington
- 1 hr 32 min from Knoxville
- 2 hrs from Morristown
- 2 hrs 37 min from Kingsport
