Laurel River Lake is situated within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone
National Forest. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail passes through
the Laurel damsite.

Laurel River Lake is situated within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest.  The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail passes through the Laurel damsite.

## Overview

Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula
along the shores of Laurel River Lake. The picnic area provides 19 individual
picnic sites which are first-come, first-serve, and two reservable shelters.
There is no overnight camping allowed in the area.  
  
Click here for the Laurel River Lake Picnic Area virtual tour.

## Recreation

Laurel River Dam was completed in 1974 creating a 5,600-acre lake which
provides hydroelectric power, safe drinking water and recreation opportunities
for the public. Since its impoundment, the Forest Service and the Army Corps
of Engineers have cooperated in developing public recreation facilities on and
around the lake.

## Facilities

Laurel River Lake Picnic Area offers one small and one large reservable group
picnic shelter, with 19 additional picnic sites with tables and grill. port-a-
potties, drinking water, playground, horseshoe pit, fishing pier and a
volleyball net are also provided.

## Natural Features

Laurel River Lake, with its cliff-lined shores and quiet coves, is a favorite
destination for thousands of visitors each year. They come to boat, canoe,
fish, hunt, hike, camp, swim, scuba dive, view wildlife and relax at one of
the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (606) 679-6337.

## Nearby Attractions

Less than a mile up the road is a 725-feet long sandy beach area with a
parking lot and chemical treated toilets. The beach is unguarded so always
wear a flotation device when you're on or in the water. While visiting the
picnic area you can stay at one of the Forest Service drive-in campgrounds
located at Holly Bay and Grove Recreation Areas. Whiteoak and Grove boat-in
campgrounds are accessible only by boat or trail. Cumberland Falls is the
second largest waterfall east of the Rockies. It is about a 20 mile drive from
the area. Cumberland Falls State Park provides lodge and cabin accommodations
for guests.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula along the shores of Laurel River Lake. The picnic area provides 19 individual picnic sites which are first-come, first-serve, and two reservable shelters. There is no overnight camping allowed in the area.<br/><br/>

Click <a href="http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/laurel/tour.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> for the Laurel River Lake Picnic Area virtual tour.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Laurel River Dam was completed in 1974 creating a 5,600-acre lake which provides hydroelectric power, safe drinking water and recreation opportunities for the public. Since its impoundment, the Forest Service and the Army Corps of Engineers have cooperated in developing public recreation facilities on and around the lake.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Laurel River Lake Picnic Area offers one small and one large reservable group picnic shelter, with 19 additional picnic sites with tables and grill. port-a-potties, drinking water, playground, horseshoe pit, fishing pier and a volleyball net are also provided.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Laurel River Lake, with its cliff-lined shores and quiet coves, is a favorite destination for thousands of visitors each year. They come to boat, canoe, fish, hunt, hike, camp, swim, scuba dive, view wildlife and relax at one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (606) 679-6337.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Less than a mile up the road is a 725-feet long sandy beach area with a parking lot and chemical treated toilets. The beach is unguarded so always wear a flotation device when you're on or in the water. While visiting the picnic area you can stay at one of the Forest Service drive-in campgrounds located at Holly Bay and Grove Recreation Areas. Whiteoak and Grove boat-in campgrounds are accessible only by boat or trail. Cumberland Falls is the second largest waterfall east of the Rockies. It is about a 20 mile drive from the area. Cumberland Falls State Park provides lodge and cabin accommodations for guests.

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