Grove Boat-in Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Sugarlands RV Sanitary Station · 95.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 36.9539, -84.2209
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Grove Boat-In Campground is one of two boat-in campgrounds on Laurel River Lake. The campground sits at the end of two peninsulas separated by a small bay and is accessible by boat or via Duff Trail #440 which begins in the nearby Grove Drive-In Campground. The campground has 22 first come, first served campsites, most of which are located near the water's edge with boat moorings available. Sites have a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. The sites are spaced apart and provide a sense of seclusion.
From the USFS.
Is Grove Boat-in Campground free?
No. Grove Boat-in Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Grove Boat-in Campground?
From I-75 exit 25 (Corbin 25W), take US 25 west for 5 miles. Turn right on KY 1193 and go 2 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 558. From the Grove Boat Ramp, boat 1 mile north to the boat-in campground.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
