Kentucky’s many lakes are favorite destinations in our state for a wide array of activities. There’s swimming and boating in the summer, fishing all year long, and of course, they are perfectly picturesque any time of year. If you’re a fan of dipping your toes in crystal clear waters, start planning a visit to Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky. This stunning lake is very likely the clearest in the state, so much so that it is almost too beautiful to be real.
Laurel River Lake is located in the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest region in Laurel and Whitley Counties. This 5,600-acre lake has water like nowhere else in Kentucky, which makes it a popular destination, especially in the summertime.
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Photo Courtesy of @we.arent.home As one of the cleanest and deepest lakes in the state, its waters attract all sorts of activities. Visitors enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and even scuba diving along its rocky shores.
The best way to experience the clear waters of Laurel River Lake is to get out there and see it up close.
Photo Courtesy of @krittys818 By boat or kayak, head on out and seek out one of the many rocky coves and dip your toes in the clear blue water. Its color and cleanliness are quite remarkable and make for a unique lake experience in Kentucky.
If you need access to a boat to get out on the water, one of your options is Holly Bay Marina in London. Here you can not only rent a boat to take out for a few hours, but also a houseboat to extend your stay at this pristine lake!
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Facebook/Laurel River Lake Another way to get in the water is at the beautiful beach near the spillway of the Laurel River Dam. The curved sandy beach is perfect for relaxing and you can cool off in the emerald water that has plenty of picturesque scenery surrounding it.
Due to the clear water and submerged rock formations, Laurel River Lake is a popular scuba diving destination - something you probably never thought about doing in Kentucky!
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Photo Courtesy of @we.arent.home No matter how you decide to spend your time at Laurel River Lake, just be sure to get close enough to experience the clearest water in Kentucky. The bright blue water is stunning and a relaxing day on this lake will show you just another highlight of Kentucky’s incredible natural beauty.
Laurel River Lake is a beautiful gem and its clear water makes it too pretty for words. Have you spent time at the clearest lake in the Bluegrass State? Are there any other crystal clear waters we should check out? Let us know in the comments!
Photo Courtesy of Ben Childers Photography
Photo Courtesy of @we.arent.home
As one of the cleanest and deepest lakes in the state, its waters attract all sorts of activities. Visitors enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and even scuba diving along its rocky shores.
Photo Courtesy of @krittys818
By boat or kayak, head on out and seek out one of the many rocky coves and dip your toes in the clear blue water. Its color and cleanliness are quite remarkable and make for a unique lake experience in Kentucky.
Facebook/Holly Bay Marina
Facebook/Laurel River Lake
Another way to get in the water is at the beautiful beach near the spillway of the Laurel River Dam. The curved sandy beach is perfect for relaxing and you can cool off in the emerald water that has plenty of picturesque scenery surrounding it.
No matter how you decide to spend your time at Laurel River Lake, just be sure to get close enough to experience the clearest water in Kentucky. The bright blue water is stunning and a relaxing day on this lake will show you just another highlight of Kentucky’s incredible natural beauty.
Laurel River Lake is located in London, Kentucky and for more information, visit here. And for more information on Holly Bay Marina, visit its website here.
For more of the best of the best of lake life in Kentucky, check out our previous article featuring this magnificent mountain lake and make a splash at this outdoor water playground!
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