Bee Rock Campground
At Bee Rock Campground, 25 campsites 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.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | A fee is required to use the campground. Campers register and pay at a self-serve pay station. $15/single; $20/double. |
| Accessibility | Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. Some campsites have accessible features |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | The Laurel County side is open all year; the Pulaski County side is open from mid-April to mid-Oct |
| Forest | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Fees | A fee is required to use the campground. Campers register and pay at a self-serve pay station. $15/single; $20/double. |
| Rules | Rules and regulations may apply. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.0292° N, 84.3215° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSte - Goodin Ridge Rx
6 mi from the campground · 2,604 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sheltowee Trace Outfitters ↗ | 13.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 32 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Kentucky Blue: Bee Rock Campground in Daniel Boone Forest
Worth a stop
- 0.1 miBee Rock Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 5.2 miFishing Point ↗Fishing site
- 5.2 miLong Bend Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 6.1 miGoodwater Ohv Route #504 ↗OHV / range
- 6.7 miWhitman Branch Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBee Rock Loop1.7 mi trail
- 0.1 miRockcastle Connector Trail1.5 mi trail
- 1 miWinding Stair Gap1.2 mi trail
- 2.1 miRockcastle-Narrows ↗7.9 mi trail
- 2.3 miNathan McClure ↗13.3 mi trail
- 3.8 miLake Side North1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Daniel Boone National Forest.
- inDaniel Boone National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,043,073 acres
- 9.4 miBeaver Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 4,816 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- First Evangelical Reformed ChurchBuilding · Bernstadt · 11.3 mi
- James-Owens HouseBuilding · Shopville · 12.1 mi
- James-Hansford HouseBuilding · Shopville · 12.4 mi
Guidebooks for Daniel Boone National Forest and Kentucky
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Bee Rock Campground?
A fee is required to use the campground. Campers register and pay at a self-serve pay station. $15/single; $20/double.
Source: Forest Service
Is Bee Rock Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season The Laurel County side is open all year; the Pulaski County side is open from mid-April to mid-Oct.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bee Rock Campground have?
25 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Bee Rock Campground?
Bee Rock Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Bee Rock Campground?
Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. Some campsites have accessible features.
Source: Forest Service
What if Bee Rock Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Craigs Creek Group Area (4.3 mi), Holly Bay (4.6 mi, partly first-come), and White Oak Boat-In Campground (5.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby