Facility · Kentucky ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone National Forest (NF) · Open Access
In March 2019 a record flood devastated the campground, boat ramp, and trails in this area. This ramp and Bee Rock Campground will remain closed until recreation facilities are safely restored. View Bee Rock Closure Order.
Bee Rock Boat Ramp is located along the Rockcastle River on the east side of Bee Rock Campground on London Ranger District.
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The Rockcastle River, whose flow forms the border of Rockcastle and Laurel counties, is one of Kentucky’s best whitewater streams. The river also holds good populations of smallmouth bass and rock bass. It offers something for everyone, whether it’s mild water for anglers and family trips, or challenging whitewater for the kayaker.
The last section of the Rockcastle begins at Bee Rock Boat Ramp and ends at the Rockcastle Campground at the mouth of the river. Lake Cumberland inundates most of this section of the Rockcastle and this 7-mile flat water float is perfect for beginners and families.
The name Bee Rock comes from a local legend which states that a large number of wild honeybees used to live in this area, using a hollow area under this cliff as their hive. Tired of the wild honeybees invading their hives, local beekeepers dynamited the rock, destroying the hive and causing honey to flow down the cliff into the Rockcastle River.
Nearby Facilities: Bee Rock Campground
Non-native plants and animals are invading our lakes and streams. These aquatic hitchhikers:
37.02800, -84.31995 · 37°1'40.8"N 84°19'11.8"W
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 50 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 80 | 70 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 27 | 30 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Bee Rock Boat Ramp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bee Rock Boat Ramp's operator.
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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