Kentucky whitewater - Laurel River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Laurel County Laurel county, Below Laurel River Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     2 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Corbin, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Laurel River is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(IV) section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from     the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The river winds through the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The scenic beauty of Kentucky and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Below Laurel River Lake stretch is the only paddling stretch along Laurel River. Briefly about the general area: So many exciting things in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, just phenomenal. Take a hike on the Bark Camp Trail. Laurel River regularly gets a good deal of rain; the   month of May is the wettest with most of the rain; October on the other hand is the driest. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Sheltowee Trace Trail, and you need to visit Long Bend if you're here. Through the long summer days highs here at Laurel River reach the 80's while night lows are regularly in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Laurel River temperatures drop to the 20's. Laurel River, Below Laurel River Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.96132 Longitude: -84.2689 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.94712 Longitude: -84.29652 Paddler input for Laurel River, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Laurel River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Kentucky Local climate location: SOMERSET 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin 7 miles away Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the Niagara of the South, the waterfall forms a 125ft wide curtain that plunges 60ft into a gorge below. The mist... Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin 11 miles away This Corbin, Kentucky hotel is nestled in the heart of Daniel Boone National Forest. The Best Western Corbin Inn in Corbin, Kentucky is ideally located for the outdoor enthusiast looking to explore. ... Corbin - Days Inn, Corbin 11 miles away Our Days Inn "Corbin, Kentucky" offers a clean, comfortable atmosphere at affordable rates for both our business travelers and our vacationers. Corbins new movie theatre Cineplex 9 is locat...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Laurel River.   Whitewater Near Laurel River: Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy) Cumberland River, Whitley/ McCreary County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Cumberland Falls to Laurel River) Rockcastle River, Laurel/ Pulaski County , 8 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 16 miles long (Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp) Cumberland River, Whitley/McCreary County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls) Buck Creek, Pulaski County , 15 miles away, Class II - 34 miles long (Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River) Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork) Rock Creek, McCreary County , 24 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River) Cumberland River - Clear Fork, Campbell County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 27 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County , 27 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky)   Ski Areas Near Laurel River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 85 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 127 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 225 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 128 miles away, 400 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 700 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 139 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 171 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 174 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 176 miles away, 619 vertical feet   Hotels Near Laurel River: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin , 7 miles away Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin , 11 miles away Corbin - Days Inn, Corbin , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Corbin, Ky, Corbin , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Corbin, Corbin , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Laurel River: Twin Branch Shelter Campground, Laurel County, 3 miles away Bark Camp Shelter Campground, Whitley County, 3 miles away Grove Campground Area, Corbin, 4 miles away   Trails Near Laurel River: Sheltowee Trace Trail, Whitley County , 1 miles away Bark Camp Trail, Whitley County , 3 miles away Twin Branch Trail, Laurel County , 3 miles away Cliffside Trail, McCreary County , 3 miles away Ned Branch Trail, Laurel County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Laurel River: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 30 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 55 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel River