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Rock Creek

Rock Creek is a beautiful stream, with magnificent boulders, riffles, glides, and pools. Flowing through southeastern Kentucky on Stearns Ranger District, it is both a Blue Ribbon trout fishery and a Kentucky Wild River. However, highly acidic water flowing from abandoned mine lands left the stream virtually dead from White Oak Junction to the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. The acid mine drainage had killed most of the vegetation and aquatic life in the stream. The Rock Creek Task…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Creek reservable?

Rock Creek is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Rock Creek?

See the map for Rock Creek's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Rock Creek?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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