No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Craigs Creek Group Area continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 72 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 5, 2026): 59 open for online reservation · 5 reserved · 8 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 5, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 27 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 45 open site-nights on mapped sites; 59 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 39 of 52 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| GRP A | 15 |
| GRP B | 15 |
| GRP C | 15 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| SHELT | 14 |
This day-use unit currently has 14 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 26. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
3 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 6 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site GRP A.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRP A | 20 ft | None | 15 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +3 more |
| GRP B | 20 ft | None | 15 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +3 more |
| GRP C | 20 ft | None | 15 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +3 more |
Day-use inventory
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELT | 14 | 9 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +2 more |
About Craigs Creek Group Area
Overview
Craigs Creek Group Area is perched near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, group campers find hours of fun playing on the sports field, firing up the grills and exploring the beautiful lake.
Daniel Boone National Forest protects 23 species listed as federally threatened or endangered. Species range from the magnificent bald eagle to the small Indiana bat and the Cumberland Sandwort.
Recreation
The hiking and biking trail at Craig's Creek is an easy, half-mile path that features several views of the lake.
Picnicking, boating and fishing are popular pastimes for visitors. Fish species include crappie, catfish, and small and largemouth bass.
A spacious sports field with a volleyball net and horseshoe pits lies near the picnic shelter.
Facilities
Group sites are for tent camping only and do not have electricity. The day-use picnic shelter fits 60 guests, and the group campsites fit up to 30 and 60 guests, depending on the location.
Each group camp area comes with a campfire circle, large grill, picnic tables and a lantern pole. Modern vault toilets and a shower house are available.
Natural Features
The campground sits on Craig's Creek, which flows into an arm of Laurel River Lake across from Holly Bay Campground. The group site lies in a somewhat open space surrounded by woods.
Set in the Appalachian foothills, plenty of hills and valleys create a beautiful backdrop for the lake area.
Getting there
From London, Kentucky, take Exit 38 from I-75. Take Kentucky 192 west for 12.2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 62 and drive 2 miles to the Craig's Creek site.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Craigs Creek Group Area?
Reservations for Craigs Creek Group Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 59 of 72 tracked site-dates are open (81.9%), though availability can change. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 12:18 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Craigs Creek Group Area?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site GRP A. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Craigs Creek Group Area fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Craigs Creek Group Area?
September 2026, with 39 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 52.
When is the next open date at Craigs Creek Group Area?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 26. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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