7의 로렐 카운티가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Via the Cumberland and then the Ohio River, the 55-mile Rockcastle River is part of the massive Mississippi River Watershed. The unique name comes from the surrounding county, which itself is named after the many dramatic castle-shaped rock formations found here.

Beautiful scenery and seasonal foliage contrast with the bloody history of the American Civil War here, where the Union Army secured its first victory of the war against the Confederate Army in October of 1861. Hoosier Knob and Infantry Ridge Trails lead from Camp Wildcat and offer glimpses of still-remaining trenches and other history in situ.

Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 6,677-acre expanse of rugged, forested terrain in Laurel County, Kentucky. Traversed by the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, it offers an immersive backcountry experience within the Daniel Boone National Forest. The area features dense hardwood forest blanketing the hills, with minimal developed facilities. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and various bird species.

Laurel River Lake is nestled within the Daniel Boone National Forest, with trees lining the edges of the water. Here you can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing. The Sheltowee Trace Trail runs near the lake, and there are also side trails like the 2.9-mile Laurel River Lake Trail. If you want to spend the night, Holly Bay Campground is a solid option, with sites starting at $29 per night.

Once a key passage for pioneers heading west, parts of the Old Wilderness Road now serve as quiet forest paths. It’s a quite stretch with layers of history underfoot, worth a pause to reflect on the footsteps that came long before yours. This can also be a nice, flat spot to pitch your tent.

Laurel River Lake is nestled within the Daniel Boone National Forest, with trees lining the edges of the water. Here you can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing. The Sheltowee Trace Trail runs near the lake, and there are also side trails like the 2.9-mile Laurel River Lake Trail. If you want to spend the night, Holly Bay Campground is a solid option, with sites starting at $29 per night.

Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 6,677-acre expanse of rugged, forested terrain in Laurel County, Kentucky. Traversed by the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, it offers an immersive backcountry experience within the Daniel Boone National Forest. The area features dense hardwood forest blanketing the hills, with minimal developed facilities. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and various bird species.

The Sheltowee Trace Trail is a 343-mile backcountry route through Kentucky and northern Tennessee, offering a mix of rugged forest, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and overlooks. Ideal for thru-hikes or section hikes, it’s a wild and scenic journey through the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This section crosses the Cane Creek WMA running to the shores of Laurel River Lake.