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Located amid the pristine beauty of the Daniel Boone National
Forest, Laurel River Lake is a favorite destination for thousands of
visitors each year. 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.
This 5,600 acre lake provides hydroelectric power, a safe supply of drinking
water to local communities, and recreational opportunities for everyone.
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.
Boating opportunities are provided by seven launch ramps located
conveniently around the lake, and it is home to two full service marinas
located at Grove and Holly Bay recreation area, both of which are open year
round.
The quiet bays and backwaters of the lake are excellent locations for
wildlife viewing. The lake has a resident population of giant Canadian
geese, and is home to wintering bald eagles. It is also possible to glimpse
the native wildlife; including deer which frequent the shore line.
A permanent beach is maintained by the Corps of Engineers at the spillway of
the Laurel River Dam and it is an excellent location to spend a lazy
afternoon. The beach is unguarded, and bathers must swim at their own risk.
The clear water and submerged rock formation also make Laurel
River Lake a popular destination for scuba divers. Forest Service drive in
campgrounds are located at Holly Bay and Grove Recreation Areas. White Oak
and Grove Boat In
Campgrounds are accessible only by boat or trail. Hikers in
the area can explore more than 94 miles of trails that wind through the
Daniel Boone National Forest.
Visit our community for extraordinary outdoor adventures!
For additional visitors information call:
Corbin Tourist & Convention Commission
101 North Depot Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(800) 528-7123
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