Kentucky Splash Water Park & The Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center
http://www.kentuckysplash.com
Soak up the summer sun at Kentucky Splash - home of the largest waves in Kentucky, a triple slide complex including tube slides, and the newly installed Aqua Twist.
The Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center includes a lighted driving range, championship miniature golf course, go karts, and batting cages.
Visitors say the park's size, location, and prices make it a perfect destination for family vacations. The park is located just .5 miles from I-75's Exit 11 in Williamsburg, halfway between Lexington and Knoxville.
Soak up the summer sun at Kentucky Splash - home of the largest waves in Kentucky, a triple slide complex including tube slides, and the newly installed Aqua Twist.
The Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center includes a lighted driving range, championship miniature golf course, go karts, and batting cages.
Visitors say the park's size, location, and prices make it a perfect destination for family vacations. The park is located just .5 miles from I-75's Exit 11 in Williamsburg, halfway between Lexington and Knoxville.
Guided Rafting and Canoeing at Sheltowee Trace Outfitters
http://www.ky-rafting.com/
Specializing in outdoor-oriented adventure packages, Sheltowee Trace Outfitters offers easy to intermediate level rafting, canoeing, and tubing trips from Spring to Fall. These exciting opportunities range from hour-long to multi-day excursions.
Specializing in outdoor-oriented adventure packages, Sheltowee Trace Outfitters offers easy to intermediate level rafting, canoeing, and tubing trips from Spring to Fall. These exciting opportunities range from hour-long to multi-day excursions.
Life on the River
The Cumberland River winds through Whitley County and is becoming known throughout the East as one of America's premier fishing locations due to its variety, quality, and quantity of fish. There is only about 1/3 of Laurel Lake in Whitley County, but the entire lake can be accessed from Whitley County. The beauty of the river, especially in the spring with mountain laurel hanging on the sides of cliffs is incredible.
See "Cumberland River Fishing" below for River Access Points.
See "Cumberland River Fishing" below for River Access Points.
Laurel Lake
Reignite your love affair with water at Laurel River Lake. Whether you dare jump from any of the lake's cliff-lined shores or prefer to soak up the sun on the sandy beach, a trip to Laurel Lake makes for an affordable and unforgettable vacation with family or friends.
The Grove Marina - located just a few miles from I-75's Exit 25- offers access to Laurel Lake, along with pontoon, runabout, and houseboat rentals. To learn more about services offered by the Grove Marina, call 606.523.2323 or email info@grovemarina.com.
The Grove Marina - located just a few miles from I-75's Exit 25- offers access to Laurel Lake, along with pontoon, runabout, and houseboat rentals. To learn more about services offered by the Grove Marina, call 606.523.2323 or email info@grovemarina.com.
Cumberland River Fishing
The Cumberland River winds through Whitley County and is becoming known throughout the East as one of America's premier fishing locations due to its variety, quality, and quantity of fish. There is only about 1/3 of Laurel Lake in Whitley County, but the entire lake can be accessed from Whitley County. The beauty of the river, especially in the spring with mountain laurel hanging on the sides of cliffs, is incredible.
River Access Points:
Upper Cumberland River
KY 204 at Redbird Bridge to KY 90 at Cumberland Falls State Park
The take-out for this section of river is 200 yards above Cumberland Falls on the right side of the river. Paddlers failing to take out here may be carried over a 68 foot high waterfall. After passing through the right arch of the bridge, take out immediately. Do not attempt this section when the river is high.
Most of this section is rated Class I with Class II rapids at Pitch Rapids and the KY 90 bridge. The put-in is at the Redbird Bridge on private land. It is a 17 mile trip is usually done in two days. Camping is allowed in the National Forest, 300 feet from the water. There are several areas of private land along this section of river. Campers should make sure that they are on national forest land before making camp. The Cumberland is a designated State Wild River from Summer Shoals downstream to Lake Cumberland. Take-out is at Cumberland Falls State Park.
- CLASS: I, II
- MILES: 17
- HOURS: 24 hours
- SEASON: November - June
- SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginners
- PUT IN: KY 204 at Redbird Bridge
- TAKE OUT: Cumberland Falls
Lower Cumberland River
Cumberland Falls to Mouth of Laurel
The River "below the falls" is one of the few white water runs that can be made year round. It is rated as a Class III with several difficult rapids that should be attempted only by intermediate and advanced paddlers. It is 11.6 miles from the put-in at the state park beach below Cumberland Falls to the mouth of the Laurel Boat Ramp which is within the national forest. The last several miles are flat water. Plan on 4 to 6 hours for the trip. A private concessionaire also runs guided raft trips on this section of river. For more information on guided raft trips, contact Cumberland Falls State Park.
- CLASS: III
- MILES: 11.6
- HOURS: 4 - 6 hours
- SEASON: All
- SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate, Advanced
- PUT IN: Below Cumberland Falls
- TAKE OUT: Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp
For more information, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/recreation/rivchart.shtml
River Access Points:
Upper Cumberland River
KY 204 at Redbird Bridge to KY 90 at Cumberland Falls State Park
The take-out for this section of river is 200 yards above Cumberland Falls on the right side of the river. Paddlers failing to take out here may be carried over a 68 foot high waterfall. After passing through the right arch of the bridge, take out immediately. Do not attempt this section when the river is high.
Most of this section is rated Class I with Class II rapids at Pitch Rapids and the KY 90 bridge. The put-in is at the Redbird Bridge on private land. It is a 17 mile trip is usually done in two days. Camping is allowed in the National Forest, 300 feet from the water. There are several areas of private land along this section of river. Campers should make sure that they are on national forest land before making camp. The Cumberland is a designated State Wild River from Summer Shoals downstream to Lake Cumberland. Take-out is at Cumberland Falls State Park.
- CLASS: I, II
- MILES: 17
- HOURS: 24 hours
- SEASON: November - June
- SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginners
- PUT IN: KY 204 at Redbird Bridge
- TAKE OUT: Cumberland Falls
Lower Cumberland River
Cumberland Falls to Mouth of Laurel
The River "below the falls" is one of the few white water runs that can be made year round. It is rated as a Class III with several difficult rapids that should be attempted only by intermediate and advanced paddlers. It is 11.6 miles from the put-in at the state park beach below Cumberland Falls to the mouth of the Laurel Boat Ramp which is within the national forest. The last several miles are flat water. Plan on 4 to 6 hours for the trip. A private concessionaire also runs guided raft trips on this section of river. For more information on guided raft trips, contact Cumberland Falls State Park.
- CLASS: III
- MILES: 11.6
- HOURS: 4 - 6 hours
- SEASON: All
- SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate, Advanced
- PUT IN: Below Cumberland Falls
- TAKE OUT: Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp
For more information, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/recreation/rivchart.shtml
Paylakes - Pay-for-Fishing Sites
AJ's Pay Lake
99 Pay Lake Road
Woodbine, KY 40771
606.526.1008
Catchers Pay Lake
753 Watts Creek Road
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606.524.2636
Rogers Pay Lake
8220 HWY 92 East
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606.549.4543
Wally's Pay Lake
HWY 1223
80 Anglers Road
Corbin, KY 40701
606.528.8333
99 Pay Lake Road
Woodbine, KY 40771
606.526.1008
Catchers Pay Lake
753 Watts Creek Road
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606.524.2636
Rogers Pay Lake
8220 HWY 92 East
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606.549.4543
Wally's Pay Lake
HWY 1223
80 Anglers Road
Corbin, KY 40701
606.528.8333
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