Laurel River Lake Picnic Area

1433 Laurel Lake Road, London, Kentucky, United States
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area

Featured amenities

Playground Playground

About Laurel River Lake Picnic Area

Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula along the shores of Laurel River Lake. The picnic area provides 19 individual picnic sites which are first-come, first-serve, and two reservable shelters. There is no overnight camping allowed in the area. Click here for the Laurel River Lake Picnic Area virtual tour.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Reviews (22)

What Guests Are Saying

The Laurel River Lake Picnic Area offers a beautiful pavilion with lakeside access, ample picnic tables, and great facilities like a grill and electricity, making it a wonderful spot for gatherings. However, issues such as illegal parking, lack of park supervision, and cleanliness in the bathrooms and surrounding area detracted from the experience. Overall, many visitors enjoyed their time and plan to return despite the noted concerns.

Review Summary

3.6
22 reviews
5
45.5%
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4
22.7%
5
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4.5%
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27.3%
6

Sheila S

January 11, 2020

4

The views from the lower shelter are beautiful!

Jeff E

January 10, 2020

5

We’ve rented this pavilion the last two years for our church picnic. Beautiful location, plenty of room and accommodating for all individuals.

Location & Directions for Laurel River Lake Picnic Area

1433 Laurel Lake Road, London, KY 40744 United States

Elevation: 333 ft

Getting There

From London, Kentucky, head west on HWY 192 for approximately 15 mi. Turn slight left onto KY-1193. Continue on KY-1193 until arrive at destination on left. Area is marked by "Laurel Dam Picnic Area" signs.

Nearest town

London, KY - 19 mi

About 30 min to downtown

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Nearby destinations

Keavy
Corbin
London

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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