4.44137 reviewsPrice
$15 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$15 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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US Forest Service/US Army Corps of Engineers Resource Managers Office KY-1193 London, KY 40744
Tent campers who want a shaded riverside site with real privacy should grab a south-side spot early. The Bee Rock Loop Trail (#529) and river fishing for bass and crappie are right there, and fall foliage peaks in mid-to-late October when bugs finally ease off.
No showers, no cell service (AT&T has partial coverage, everyone else is dark), no reservations, and a 14-day first-come limit mean RVers needing hookups or anyone dependent on connectivity will leave disappointed. Trails are also poorly marked.
Reference information about Bee Rock Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>At Bee Rock Campground, located within the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recarea/?recid=84081">Bee Rock Recreation Area</a>, you can camp just a few feet from <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/caving/recarea/?recid=72123">Rockcastle River</a>. The 25 campsites have have scenic views of the rocks and cliffs. The campground features Old Sublimity Bridge, a historic structure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps that has been restored for foot travel only. </p><ul></ul><p>Download the Bee Rock Campground <a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/yfegub8ltz7ye6uudxt0nxmss8tthe7o">Guide and Map</a></p>
The elevation is 700 ft. There are two unnamed sections to the campground, one on each side of Rockcastle River. The sites in the first section on the south side of river are more tent friendly with more shade and excellent privacy. The second section on the north side of the river is RV-friendly with more open and sunny campsites and only fair privacy. The campground is in a heavily wooded stand of mixed hardwoods providing excellent fall foliage. Although the view is better from the north side, both sections overlook the river. A popular resort area in the late 1800s, there is little evidence remaining. The Old Sublimity Bridge, construct by the Civilian Conversation Corps (CCC) in 1942, provides access via this walking bridge to each of the campground's section. This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques. A flash flood warning is posted. Daniel Boone National Forest 146
North side open mid-April throughmid-October South side open year round
Access is to the Rockcastle River. Hiking: Rockcastle Connector #401 (foot) - 1.3 miles Bee Rock Overlook #529 (foot, horse, mountain bike) - 2.1 miles Fishing: Large and Smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, drum and catfish
Access is to the Rockcastle River.
The parking aprons are gravel.
In London, KY, at the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Rt. 192, take Rt. 192 west 14.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 192 West and go 3.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into one section of the campground or continue another 0.1 miles, crossing the Rockcastle River, to the other section on right.
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Fall is peak season. Mid-to-late October brings hardwood color and stable weather. Daytime highs in the 50s to 70s°F, nights in the 30s to 50s°F. Trails and cliff overlooks are most photogenic then, and insect activity drops off in the evenings. Weekends during peak color draw crowds; weekdays stay quiet. Summer offers warm river days but brings bugs. Spring sees wildflowers and higher water levels. Winter is open but cold, with water facilities shut down during freezing months. The north side stays sunnier year-round, while the south side holds shade and cooler pockets.
Fall is peak season; mid‑late October brings hardwood color, stable weather and peak scenic views.
Bee Rock Campground offers a variety of amenities designed for both tent and small RV campers. Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring, lantern post, and access to shared picnic tables. Drinking water is available from 11 threaded water spigots distributed across the campground, ensuring accessible water access. Vault toilets are available and meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. However, there are no hot showers or flush toilets on-site. Parking is available at campsites, and there is access to the Rockcastle River via a boat ramp.
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