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London Ranger District
The London Ranger District encompasses 208,044 acres sandwiched between the Kentucky and Cumberland Rivers and spread across eight counties: Laurel, Whitley, Rockcastle, Jackson, Estill, Owsley, Lee, and Pulaski.
The London Ranger District provides trails, campgrounds, picnic areas and numerous water recreation activities centered around Laurel River Lake, Lake Cumberland, and two state-designated Kentucky Wild Rivers - the Cumberland River and Rockcastle River. There are also numerous heritage sites across the District, including historic Camp Wildcat.
Explore the District using the London District Vicinity Map
At a Glance
| Fees: | Fees are required at some recreation sites. See the Recreation Passes and Permits page for more details. |
|---|---|
| Information Center: | Contact the London Ranger District Office. |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at London Ranger District
- Bark Camp Trail #413
- Bee Rock Recreation Area
- Bee Rock Loop Trail #529
- Rockcastle Connector Trail #401A
- Rockcastle Narrows East #401
- Rockcastle Narrows Trail #503
- Winding Stair Gap #402
- Cane Creek Trail #410
- Dog Slaughter Falls Trail #414
- Goodwater OHV Route #504
- Lakeside North Trail #411
- Lakeside South Trail #412
- Laurel River Lake
- Boat Ramp Trail #483
- Cold Rock School Trail #430
- Craigs Creek Trail #420
- Duff Branch Trail #440
- Fishing Point Trail #442
- Flatwoods Trail #470
- Hightop Trail #460
- Holly Bay Marina Trail #482
- Holly Bay Trail #481
- Marsh Branch Trail #431
- Singing Hills Trail #443
- Wintergreen Trail #480/480A
- Nathan McClure Trail #530
- Neds Branch Trail #405
- Pine Creek OHV Route #100
- Renfro OHV Route #302/302A
- Sheltowee Trace #100 Section 18 Sturgeon Creek
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 19 Turkey Foot
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 20 McKee
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 21 Horse Lick
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 22 Rockcastle
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 23 Wildcat
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 24 Hawk Creek
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 25 Big Dog
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 26 Laurel Lake
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 27 Moonbow
- Sugar Tree Hollow Trails #407 & #407A
- Turkey Foot Sheltowee Connector #100B
- Twin Branch Trail #406
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at London Ranger District
- Bee Rock Recreation Area
- Bee Rock Campground
- Laurel River Lake
- Grove Boat-In Campground
- Grove Drive-in Campground
- Holly Bay Campground
- White Oak Boat-In Campground
- Little Lick Campground
- S-Tree Campground
- Turkey Foot Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at London Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at London Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at London Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at London Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at London Ranger District
- Bark Camp Trail #413
- Bee Rock Recreation Area
- Bee Rock Loop Trail #529
- Rockcastle Connector Trail #401A
- Rockcastle Narrows East #401
- Rockcastle Narrows Trail #503
- Winding Stair Gap #402
- Cane Creek Trail #410
- Dog Slaughter Falls Trail #414
- Goodwater OHV Route #504
- Lakeside North Trail #411
- Lakeside South Trail #412
- Laurel River Lake
- Boat Ramp Trail #483
- Cold Rock School Trail #430
- Craigs Creek Trail #420
- Duff Branch Trail #440
- Fishing Point Trail #442
- Flatwoods Trail #470
- Hightop Trail #460
- Holly Bay Marina Trail #482
- Holly Bay Trail #481
- Marsh Branch Trail #431
- Oak Branch Trail #444
- Singing Hills Trail #443
- Spruce Creek Trail #441
- Three Sisters Rock Trail #450/A/B
- Wintergreen Trail #480/480A
- Little Lick Trail #502
- Nathan McClure Trail #530
- Neds Branch Trail #405
- Pine Creek OHV Route #100
- Renfro OHV Route #302/302A
- Scuttle Hole Trail System (#404/A & Dutch Branch)
- Sheltowee Trace #100 Section 18 Sturgeon Creek
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 19 Turkey Foot
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 20 McKee
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 21 Horse Lick
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 22 Rockcastle
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 23 Wildcat
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 24 Hawk Creek
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 25 Big Dog
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 26 Laurel Lake
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 27 Moonbow
- Sugar Tree Hollow Trails #407 & #407A
- Turkey Foot Sheltowee Connector #100B
- Turkey Foot Trail System #303
- Twin Branch Trail #406
- Wildcat Trail #490
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at London Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at London Ranger District
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at London Ranger District
Small Game Hunting
Areas for Small Game Hunting at London Ranger District
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Areas for Game Bird/Waterfowl at London Ranger District
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at London Ranger District
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at London Ranger District
- Goodwater OHV Route #504
- Pine Creek OHV Route #100
- Renfro OHV Route #302/302A
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 19 Turkey Foot
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 20 McKee
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 21 Horse Lick
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 24 Hawk Creek
- Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 Section 25 Big Dog
- Turkey Foot Sheltowee Connector #100B
Visitor Programs
Areas for Visitor Programs at London Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at London Ranger District
- Bald Rock Picnic Area
- Laurel River Lake
- Flatwoods Picnic Area
- Laurel Bridge Picnic Area
- S-Tree Campground
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at London Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at London Ranger District
- Bee Rock Recreation Area
- Bee Rock Boat Ramp
- Cumberland River - London
- Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp
- Laurel River Lake
- Craigs Creek Boat Ramp
- Flatwoods Boat Ramp
- Grove Boat Ramp
- Grove Marina
- Hightop Boat Ramp
- Holly Bay Boat Ramp
- Holly Bay Marina
- Laurel Bridge Boat Ramp
- Marsh Branch Boat Ramp
- Rockcastle River
- Rockcastle Boat Ramp
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at London Ranger District
Quick Links
Featured Events
- The Boone Forest Rally
Date(s): Jul 26, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024
Location