Bee Rock Boat Ramp

In March 2019 a record flood devastated the campground, boat ramp, and trails in this area. This ramp and Bee Rock Campground will remain closed until recreation facilities are safely restored. View Bee Rock Closure Order .

Bee Rock Boat Ramp is located along the Rockcastle River on the east side of Bee Rock Campground on London Ranger District . Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your visit to Bee Rock Boat Ramp. Learn more ...

The Rockcastle River, whose flow forms the border of Rockcastle and Laurel counties, is one of Kentucky’s best whitewater streams. The river also holds good populations of smallmouth bass and rock bass. It offers something for everyone, whether it’s mild water for anglers and family trips, or challenging whitewater for the kayaker.

The last section of the Rockcastle begins at Bee Rock Boat Ramp and ends at the Rockcastle Campground at the mouth of the river. Lake Cumberland inundates most of this section of the Rockcastle and this 7-mile flat water float is perfect for beginners and families. The name Bee Rock comes from a local legend which states that a large number of wild honeybees used to live in this area, using a hollow area under this cliff as their hive.

Tired of the wild honeybees invading their hives, local beekeepers dynamited the rock, destroying the hive and causing honey to flow down the cliff into the Rockcastle River. Nearby Facilities: Bee Rock Campground Non-native plants and animals are invading our lakes and streams. These aquatic hitchhikers: Ruin boat engines and jam equipment; Harm game fish and native species; Raise operating costs of water and power plants.

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