Local Area Attractions Near Corbin / Laurel Lake KOA Journey

We are the closest KOA to the famous moonbow at Cumberland Falls.We are a short 60 minutes to the Cumberland Gap National Park where you can see three states at once on a beautiful overlook. Enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken at the original Harland Sanders roadside stand that has been beautifully updated and is now a museum and a restaurant. We are nestled in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest and back up to the beautiful Laurel Lake/River. There is tons of hiking and a boat dock less than 1/2 mile from us. The Big South Fork Scenic Railroad known for their fall foliage train rides is less than an hour away, too. Or just come and enjoy our trees and hang out at the campground and enjoy what we have to offer right on site.  Playgrounds for the kids as well as 4-legged friends, lawn games, a pool in summer, corn hole, gem mining, lawn games, and so much more.

Setting and Amenities

Setting and Amenities

Our campground is in a wooded hilltop setting with most sites under a canopy of mature trees. At the base of the hill is Laurel Lake, a 20-mile-long lake that is one of the top fishing lakes in Kentucky. We offer camping for motor homes, travel trailers, tent campers, tents, primitive camping and, camping cabins. The cabins are rustic and constructed of real logs with sleeping for four (with one sleeping 6). At each campsite is a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. You may bring your own food and cook out on the grill or go out to eat at any of the nearby restaurants. Many of our campers like to walk down to the lake and catch their dinner for a cook out on the grill. Come spend your vacation with us and enjoy the unspoiled rugged beauty of southeast Kentucky.

Cumberland Falls

Cumberland Falls

Known as the Niagara of the South, this is the largest, most impressive waterfall east of the Rockies except for the Niagara itself. This is one of only two places in the world where you can see a moonbow (a rainbow created by the moon instead of the sun) on a regular basis.

7351 Hwy. 90

Corbin, KY 40701

606-528-4121

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Laurel River Lake

Laurel River Lake

This is one of the most beautiful lakes in the state with forested hills and steep picturesque bluffs. This 20 mile long, 350' deep lake, with 250 miles of shoreline, is known for its excellent Large Mouth Bass, Walleye and Trout fishing. It is also a great place for water skiing, jet skiing and other types of water sports.

Big South Fork Scenic Railway

Big South Fork Scenic Railway

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66 Henderson Street

Stearns, KY 42647

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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Your trip to this ruggedly beautiful park will take you back in time to the history of each America. For nearly 150 years the forbidding Alleghenies kept early colonists from Kentucky. In 1769 Daniel Boone made his way to Kentucky through the Cumberland Gap. Within the park is Pinnacle Overlook which features a panoramic view of three states. Nearby is Fort McCook, built by Confederate troops during the Civil War to guard this passage through the mountains. Before touring the Park you should stop at the Visitors Center to see Daniel Boone's story of carving the Wilderness Road through the forest, as told by exhibits and a slide presentation. If hiking is more to your liking, there are more than 50 miles of hiking trails in the Park, some of which are self-guided nature trails. Underneath the Park is scenic Cudjo's Caverns, a maze of wandering passages, huge stalactites and wondrous stalagmites. Used by both the Confederate and Union forces during the Civil War, this popular cavern is the source of many local legends and traditions. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nps.gov/cuga/

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Local Area Recreation Near Corbin / Laurel Lake KOA Journey

Whitewater Rafting & Canoeing

Whitewater Rafting & Canoeing

For more information, see the following website: ky-rafting.com

Float trips

Float trips

Slow floating raft trips down the river are available from vendors nearby.

Jet ski rentals & water skiing

Jet ski rentals & water skiing

Available at Pier 1 Rentals located on Hwy 192. They can be reached at 606-864-5196.

London, KY

Boating and boat rentals

Boating and boat rentals

We are situated in a wooded hilltop setting above Laurel Lake. The lake is 20 miles long, has 250 miles of shoreline, and is 350 feet deep. It is a beautiful lake that is surrounded by national forest and in some areas, steep picturesque bluffs. The lake has been left in its natural state, therefore no commercial development is allowed around the lake except for two marinas. There are several boat launching facilities around the lake. One of them is located about two miles away. Some of our campsites are large enough to accommodate a boat (available upon special request) or we have a boat parking area.

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Motorcycle touring

Motorcycle touring

The area has many miles of scenic highways and back roads to excite your senses and challenge your riding skills. The roads wind and twist through the mountains and national forest. You can spend hours or days riding the highways and back roads of Southeast Kentucky. Depending on your interest and time available you may choose from an assortment of rides, attractions and tours. An eleven page Vacation Guide with touring information and directions is provided upon check in.