Craigs Creek Group Area
Daniel Boone National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LONDON, KY, KY
Price: From $150 per night
Price range: $150–$204 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Craigs Creek Group Area is a well-maintained federal campground near Laurel River Lake in Daniel Boone National Forest, offering group camping with a nice bathhouse and peaceful wilderness setting. Google reviewers praise its suitability for groups and families tent camping, rating it 4.7/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also White-tailed Deer, American Beaver, Black-and-white Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Towhee, Red-bellied Snake, and Eastern Milksnake.
Insider tips for Craigs Creek Group Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group-oriented facility with sports field and grills ideal for multiple families Easy half-mile hiking and biking trail available on-site
Skip Craigs Creek Group Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October. You're traveling solo — designed as a group camping area.
Best time to visit Craigs Creek Group Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Holly Bay (LONDON, KY), Laurel River Lake Picnic Area (London, KY), Grove (LONDON, KY), Waitsboro Campground (SOMERSET, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Craigs Creek Group Area
Cell signal at Craigs Creek Group Area (LONDON, KY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Group-oriented facility with sports field and grills ideal for multiple families
Easy half-mile hiking and biking trail available on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Daniel Boone National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Daniel Boone National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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