USDA Forest Service · Kentucky
Grove
USDA Forest Service · Kentucky, United States
- Sites
- 99
- Hookups
- 50 electric, 50 with water, 4 no hookups
- Season
- April 9 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- GROVE (NFSR 558) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Daniel Boone National Forest
- Nearest town
- LONDON
- Address
- LONDON RANGER DISTRICT, LONDON, KY, 40744
- Phone
- 606-528-6156
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Marina
94 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Grove Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, fed by the Laurel River, is considered one of the most scenic lakes in the state. Boating, fishing, hiking and biking are greatly enjoyed by campers.
Recreation
Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can trek more than 600 miles of road and trail in Daniel Boone National Forest. Duff Branch, Oak Branch, Fishing Point and Singing Hills Trails can all be accessed in the immediate area.
Anglers find prized catches of walleye, crappie, brown trout and rainbow trout at Laurel River Lake. Boating and swimming are also popular activities. A boat ramp is located nearby at Grove Marina.
Facilities
The campground offers single and double family campsites, which have 30-amp electric hookups. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
Flush toilets, drinking water and showers are provided. Ice and firewood are sold on-site. Limited groceries can be found at Grove Marina.
Natural Features
The campground is in close proximity to the lake and is less than a mile from the shoreline. Laurel River Lake boasts 5,600 acres of deep, clear water and 192 miles of cliff-lined shores. Bountiful hills and valleys create a beautiful backdrop for the lake area.
The forest was named after Daniel Boone, a famous frontiersman and explorer who settled in Kentucky in the late 18th century.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (606) 878-8134.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 26° | -7° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 32° | 16° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 41° | 14° | 78° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 48° | 31° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 60° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 65° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 70° | 63° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 70° | 60° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 65° | 51° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 48° | 36° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 40° | 22° | 74° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 32° | 11° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Grove Boat-in Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- White Oak Boat-in Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Holly Bay · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 138 sites
- Craigs Creek Group Area · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 4 sites
- Rockcastle Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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