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Wood-Creek-Lake
is a 672-acre reservoir located in Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky. The lake sits in the middle of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Wood Creek Lake is a rock-filled dam that is 163 feet high and 800 feet long at its crest. It has a maximum capacity of 29,101 acre-feet of water. Things to do at Wood Creek Lake include swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and more. As part of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Wood Creek Lake is a gorgeous place to indulge in wildlife viewing, birding and photography. The Daniel Boone National Forest is the only national forest completely within the boundaries of the state of Kentucky. Established in 1937, it was first called the Cumberland National Forest. It contains about 2,100,000 acres and has some of the most rugged terrain found west of the Appalachian Mountains. It's so big, it's spread out across 21 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky. The forest contains 3 large lakes; Lake Cumberland, Cave Run Lake and Laurel River Lake. Mountains, steep forested slopes, cliffs, narrow ravines, rivers and streams characterize the land. You can choose to go hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, camping, picnicking, canoeing, boating, and so much more. The area surrounding Wood Creek Lake also has one of the world's largest concentrations of caves, including the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, which is very popular with hikers, rock climbers and campers.
Surrounding areas: London, Kentucky (7.1 mi), Renfro Valley, Kentucky (15.8 mi), Somerset, Kentucky (24.2 mi), Berea, Kentucky (26.7 mi), Burnside, Kentucky (26.9 mi), Bronston, Kentucky (28.1 mi), Williamsburg, Kentucky (31.1 mi)
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Wood Creek Lake Vacation Rentals
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Wood Creek Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Holiday Inn Express | 400 Gop St | London, KY | 5.3 mi. | (606) 878-7678 | | Economy Inn | 1232 N Main | London, KY | 5.7 mi. | (606) 864-8867 | | Town Center Motel | 500 N Main | London, KY | 5.7 mi. | (606) 864-4101 | | Comfort Suites | 1918 W 192 Byp | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 877-7848 | | Days Inn Motel | Hwy 80 & I-75 | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 878-9800 | | Days Inn | 207 Hwy 80 W | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 864-2222 | | Hampton Inn | 200 Alamo Dr | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 864-0011 | | Hampton Inn | 2075 Hwy 192 | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 877-1000 | | Ramada Limited & Suites | 1895 W Hwy 192 | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 877-3400 | | Sleep Inn | 105 Malcolm Hl Dr | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 877-9700 | | West Gate Inn | Rt 13 | London, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 878-7330 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Of London | 506 Minton Dr | London, KY | 7.3 mi. | (606) 862-0077 | | Country Hearth Inn | 2050 Richmond St | MT Vernon, KY | 14.4 mi. | (877) 256-8600 | | Days Inn | 1630 Richmond St | MT Vernon, KY | 14.4 mi. | (606) 256-3300 | | Econo Lodge Renfro Valley | 1375 Richmond Rd | MT Vernon, KY | 14.4 mi. | (606) 256-4621 | | Best Western Kastle Inn | I-75 & US 25 Exit 59 | MT Vernon, KY | 14.6 mi. | (606) 256-5156 | | Gregory Motel | Rt 4 Richmond St | MT Vernon, KY | 14.6 mi. | (606) 256-2929 | | Mckenzie Court | Richmond St | MT Vernon, KY | 14.6 mi. | (606) 256-4000 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-corbin | 174 Adams Rd | Corbin, KY | 15.3 mi. | (606) 523-9040 | | Comfort Suites | 47 Adams Rd | Corbin, KY | 15.4 mi. | (606) 526-6646 | | Hampton Inn | 125 Adams Rd | Corbin, KY | 15.4 mi. | (606) 523-5696 | | Best Western Corbin Inn | 2630 Cumberland FLS Rd | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 528-2100 | | Corbin Motel | Hwy 25 W | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 549-1500 | | Cumberland Falls Cabins SRP | Hwy 90 | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 528-4121 | | Cumberland Falls Lodge SRP | Hwy 90 | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 528-4121 | | Fairfield Inn Corbin | 857 E Cumberland Gap Pkwy | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Holiday Inn Corbin | 1910 Cumberland FLS Hwy | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 528-6301 | | Red Carpet Inn | 1891 Cumberland FLS Hwy | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 528-7100 | | Super 8 Motel | 256 Al Cumb Pkwy | Corbin, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 528-8888 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 1888 Cumberland Falls Hwy | Corbin, KY | 19.2 mi. | (606) 526-1400 | | Days Inn | 1860 Cumberland Falls Rd | Corbin, KY | 19.2 mi. | (606) 528-8150 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 1973 Cumberland Falls Pkwy | Corbin, KY | 19.2 mi. | (606) 523-4000 | | Boone Parkway Motel | Hwy 80 | Manchester, KY | 23.4 mi. | (606) 598-5122 | | Cozy Motel | Main St | Manchester, KY | 23.4 mi. | (606) 598-2366 | | Carey's Corner Motel | W Hwy 80 | Somerset, KY | 24.2 mi. | (606) 636-6855 | | Country Inn & Suites | 515 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 24.2 mi. | (606) 679-3711 | | Days Inn | 125 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 24.2 mi. | (606) 678-2052 | | Hampton Inn | 4141 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 24.2 mi. | (606) 676-8855 | | Holiday Inn | 606 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 24.2 mi. | (606) 678-8115 | | Knights Inn | 1532 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 24.2 mi. | (606) 678-4195 |
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Wood Creek Lake Weather & Climate
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The southeast region of Kentucky has a four-season climate with warm, humid summers, cold winters and mild springs and autumns. This region receives abundant rainfall and snow in winter. The average annual precipitation is 50 inches of rain per year, with the wettest month being March, which averages 5.25 inches. Snowfall in southeast Kentucky averages 9 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is 38 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. Severe storms such as blizzards or tornadoes are not common in southeastern Kentucky. They're more more to sleet or ice storms in the wintertime, although in general winters are mild compared to many other parts of the U.S.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
25°F |
4.33 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
28°F |
3.63 in. |
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| March |
58°F |
35°F |
4.98 in. |
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| April |
67°F |
43°F |
3.84 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
52°F |
5.51 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
61°F |
4.64 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
65°F |
4.05 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
63°F |
3.96 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
56°F |
4.09 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
44°F |
3.32 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
36°F |
4.34 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
29°F |
4.41 in. |
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Wood Creek Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are London Corbin Magee Field (LOZ) located about 9 miles southeast of Wood Creek Lake in London, Kentucky, Somerset Pulaski County J T Wilson Field (SME) located approximately 25 miles west of Wood Creek Lake in Somerset, Kentucky, the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located roughly 55 miles southwest of Wood Creek Lake in Oneida, Tennessee, the Blue Grass airport (LEX) located around 62 miles northwest of Wood Creek Lake in Lexington, Kentucky, and finally Georgetown Scott County Marshall Field (27K) located about 73 miles north of Wood Creek Lake in Georgetown, Kentucky.
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Wood Creek Lake Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Crooked Creek Golf Club | London | KY | 7.6 mi. | | | Sweet Hollow Golf Course | Corbin | KY | 18.2 mi. | | | Big Hickory Golf Course & Country Club | Manchester | KY | 23.5 mi. | | | Eagles Nest Country Club | Somerset | KY | 24.0 mi. | | | Slate Branch Golf Course | Somerset | KY | 24.0 mi. | | | Somerset Country Club | Somerset | KY | 24.0 mi. | | | Berea Country Club | Berea | KY | 26.1 mi. | | | General Burnside State Park | Burnside | KY | 27.2 mi. | | | Indian Springs Country Club | Barbourville | KY | 28.4 mi. | | | Hickory Hills Country Club | Liberty | KY | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park | | KY | 11.1 mi. | | | Cumberland Falls State Park | | KY | 25.7 mi. | | | General Burnside Island State Park | | KY | 27.6 mi. | | | Walker Memorial State Park | | KY | 29.3 mi. | | | Mill Springs State Park | | KY | 37.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| International Museum of the Horse | Lexington | KY | 57.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 86.4 mi. | | | Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 113.1 mi. | |
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