Can you reserve a site at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Yes, Craigs Creek Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Craigs Creek Group Area?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area.

Are campfires allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area?

Campfires are allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Craigs Creek Group Area, Kentucky — 4 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

The facts

Season: April - October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
4 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 60 people per site
Loops: B, CRAI, GRPC, SHEL

Site types

3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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4 campsites at Craigs Creek Group Area

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
GRP B	B	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	30	🐾
GRP A	CRAI	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	30	🐾
GRP C	GRPC	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	60	🐾
SHELT	SHEL	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	60	🐾

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.

36.99167, -84.25833 · 36°59'30.0"N 84°15'30.0"W

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Typical weather

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, 12 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Craigs Creek Group Area

Can you reserve a site at Craigs Creek Group Area?: Yes, Craigs Creek Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Craigs Creek Group Area have?: 4 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Craigs Creek Group Area?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area?: Yes, pets are allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area.
Are campfires allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area?: Campfires are allowed at Craigs Creek Group Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Craigs Creek Group Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Craigs Creek Group Area's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Loop/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.

Accessibility:

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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Craigs Creek Group Area

Holly Bay 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Grove 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
White Oak Boat-In Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
Long Bend Fishing Site 1.5 mi · Facility
Fishing Point 1.6 mi · Facility
Laurel River Lake 2.9 mi · Facility
Grove Boat-In Campground 3.2 mi · Campground
Whitman Branch Shooting Range 3.6 mi · Facility
Grove Drive-in Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
Bee Rock Boat Ramp 4.2 mi · Facility
Goodwater OHV Route #504 10.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 606-528-6156
Email Help.DanielBoone.London@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-24.

Craigs Creek Group Area