Laurel River LakeYear-round fishing · boating · paddling · scuba
37.1290° N
84.0833° W
84.0833° W
This is where Kentucky gets wild.
London puts deep water, national forest, country roads, and miles of trail within easy reach.
Come for a lake day or a long ride. Stay for downtown food, local history, and one more morning outside. Build the weekend your way.
Clear water. Wild river.
Launch into Laurel County.
Drop a line, launch a boat, or paddle a quiet cove on Laurel River Lake. For faster water and a wilder shoreline, follow the Rockcastle River to fishing banks and Bee Rock.
Rockcastle RiverWhitewater · fly fishing · Bee Rock camping
Official designation
Clip in. Chase the view.
Choose a Redbud route, climb toward Scuttlehole, or leave the pavement for the Sheltowee Trace. The ride starts here.
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Official Cycling Capital of Kentucky®
A spring favorite
Redbud Ride
Four routes roll through Appalachian foothills and quiet country roads when the redbuds are at their brightest.
4 routesQuiet roads and good climbs
Scuttlehole
Long, tree-lined miles, steady elevation, and open views make this a rewarding local road ride.
Country roadsBeyond the pavement
Sheltowee Trace
Trade the road for forest trail and connect with one of Kentucky’s best-known long-distance routes.
Forest trailPick your pace.
Get out there.
Go big on the trails, slow down on the lake, or bring the whole family. Most stops are close enough to fit more into every day.
Happening now · July 21–25, 2026
Southeast Kentucky Fair
Make a night of it: rides, fair food, and five days of community events at the Wilderness Road Event Center.
Get fair detailsStay close.
Eat well.
Hotels & campgrounds
Sleep near the lake, trail, or starting line.
Choose a hotel near I-75 or a campground closer to the forest and lake. Your next morning outside is never far away.
Find your room or campsite
Hotels
Fairfield Inn & Suites London201 Shiloh Dr, London, KY 40741
Hampton Inn London-North200 Alamo Dr, London, KY 40741
Quality Inn London North400 GOP St, London, KY 40741
Baymont by Wyndham London KY2075 Highway 192, London, KY 40741
Comfort Suites London South1918 West Hwy 192 Bypass, London, KY 40741
Country Inn & Suites2035 West Highway 192, London, KY 40741
Holiday Inn Express & Suites London506 Minton Dr, London, KY 40741
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham London1895 Highway 192 West, London, KY 40741
Campgrounds
Bee Rock CampgroundKY 192 at Forest Service Road 623, London, KY 40744
Holly Bay Campground395 Laurel Lake Rd, London, KY 40744
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park998 Levi Jackson Mill Rd, London, KY 40744
Sheltowee Camp124 London Dock Rd, London, KY 40744
Corbin / Laurel Lake KOA Journey171 East City Dam Rd, Corbin, KY 40701
Wildcat Offroad Park Campground7800 N US Highway 25, East Bernstadt, KY 40729
The Farm RV Resort225 Mitchell Creek Rd, London, KY 40741
Rustling Pines Campground3558 White Oak Rd, London, KY 40741
Downtown dining
Come hungry. London has a table for you.
Fuel up before the trail, grab lunch downtown, or settle in for dinner after a full day outside.
Choose a place to eat
Atlas Mediterranean Kitchen1112 N Main St, London, KY 40741
Brandon’s Kitchen1004 W 5th St, Suite C, London, KY 40741
Compadre’s Local1022 N Mill St, London, KY 40741
Local Honey202 E 4th St, London, KY 40741
Sacred Grounds CoffeeEast 4th St, London, KY 40741
Sauced: Pizza. Pasta. Salad.202 S Broad St, London, KY 40741
The Abbey132 N Main St, London, KY 40741
The Bluegrass Baker201 W Dixie St, London, KY 40741
The Downtown Diner839 S Main St, London, KY 40741
Weaver’s Hot Dogs133 E 4th St, London, KY 40741
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