U.S. Forest Service · Daniel Boone National Forest · London, KY

Craigs Creek Group Area

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.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov4 sitesFrom $125 per night20 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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1fire
active
Ste-Wildlife Openings Rx (prescribed burn) · 19 mi away · 8 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group tent areas3
group shelter nonelectric1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

4 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
GRP BBGroup tentGravelPartial30 / 6Yes
GRP ACRAIGroup tentGravelPartial30 / 6Yes
GRP CGRPCGroup tentGravelPartial60 / 8Yes
SHELTSHELGroup Shelter NonelectricGravelPartial60 / 10Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length20 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesLoop/Site A, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site B, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site C, $170, up to 60 people. Picnic Shelter, $125 up to 60 people.
AccessibilityFlush toilets and showers meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities

Group sites are for tent camping only and do not have electricity. The day-use picnic shelter fits 60 guests, and the group campsites fit up to 30 and 60 guests, depending on the location. Each group camp area comes with a campfire circle, large grill, picnic tables and a lantern pole. Modern vault toilets and a shower house are available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonApril - October
ForestDaniel Boone National Forest
BookingMay be available on a first-come, first-served basis if not reserved.
FeesLoop/Site A, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site B, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site C, $170, up to 60 people. Picnic Shelter, $125 up to 60 people.

Daniel Boone National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Craigs Creek Group Area30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.89 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.02 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.57 inches of precipitationApril: 4.65 inches of precipitationMay: 5.04 inches of precipitationJune: 5.06 inches of precipitationJuly: 5.16 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.97 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.55 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.29 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.52 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.54 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 36.0°F averageFebruary: 39.7°F averageMarch: 47.3°F averageApril: 57.1°F averageMay: 65.4°F averageJune: 72.9°F averageJuly: 76.3°F averageAugust: 75.2°F averageSeptember: 68.8°F averageOctober: 57.5°F averageNovember: 46.7°F averageDecember: 39.4°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at London Corbin AP, 12 miles from the campground at 1,188 feet, station USW00003849 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 51 inches a year.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townLondon, Kentucky
Coordinates36.9917° N, 84.2583° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Ste-Wildlife Openings Rx

    19 mi from the campground · 8 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearKentucky Outdoorsman ↗9.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗28.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Craigs Creek
    0.7 mi trail
  • 0.8 mi
    Wintergreen
    0.7 mi trail
  • 1 mi
    Boat Ramp Trail
    0.4 mi trail
  • 1 mi
    Amphitheater Trail
    0.1 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    Marina Trail
    0.4 mi trail
  • 1.3 mi
    Holly Bay
    1.1 mi trail

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Daniel Boone National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

Guidebooks for Daniel Boone National Forest and Kentucky

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  • Day Hiking the Daniel Boone National Forest
    Johnny Molloy, 2019
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  • Hiking Kentucky
    Falcon Guides and Carrie Stambaugh, 2023
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    Sean Patrick Hill, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Sites at Craigs Creek Group Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. May be available on a first-come, first-served basis if not reserved. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Loop/Site A, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site B, $125, up to 30 people. Loop/Site C, $170, up to 60 people.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Craigs Creek Group Area open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April - October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Craigs Creek Group Area have?

4 sites, including 3 group tent areas and 1 group shelter nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Craigs Creek Group Area?

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Modern vault toilets and a shower house are available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Flush toilets and showers meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Craigs Creek Group Area?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Craigs Creek Group Area?

The hiking and biking trail at Craig's Creek is an easy, half-mile path that features several views of the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation