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Little Lick Campground

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Normally open year-round with no fees and no reservations required. An active tornado damage closure (Forest Order #08-02-14-26-02, effective April 15, 2026) prohibits entering or occupying portions of tornado-damaged National Forest System lands in Pulaski and Laurel Counties. Little Lick Horse Camp is located in southeastern Pulaski County; confirm access with the London Ranger District before visiting.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 7:27PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

7:27 PM — 8:00 PM

SVRJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Wayne County in south central Kentucky... Southwestern Laurel County in south central Kentucky... Southeastern Pulaski County in south central Kentucky... Northeastern McCreary County in south central Kentucky... Northwestern Whitley County in south central Kentucky... * Until 800 PM EDT. * At 727 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Burnside, or near Somerset, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Alpine around 735 PM EDT. Huxley around 745 PM EDT.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:59PM EDT until July 21 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

6:59 PM — 9:45 PM

FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Pulaski County in south central Kentucky... Western Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Somerset, Mount Vernon, Boone, Science Hill, Woodstock, Bobtown, Bandy, Dabney, Bee Lick, Willailla, Valley Oak, Quail, Level Green, Shopville, Bromo, Ottowa, Wabp, Spiro, Hansford and Bent.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 6:11PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

6:11 PM — 10:00 PM

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 508 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY BATH ELLIOTT ESTILL FLEMING MENIFEE MONTGOMERY POWELL ROWAN IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY JOHNSON IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY LAUREL PULASKI ROCKCASTLE WAYNE IN SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY BREATHITT CLAY JACKSON LEE MAGOFFIN MORGAN OWSLEY WOLFE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANNVILLE, BEATTYVILLE, BOONEVILLE, BRODHEAD, BURNSIDE, CAMARGO, CAMPTON, CLAY CITY, FLEMINGSBURG, FRENCHBURG, IRVINE, JACKSON, JEFFERSONVILLE, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MCKEE, MONTICELLO, MOREHEAD, MOUNT STERLING, MOUNT VERNON, OWINGSVILLE, PAINTSVILLE, RAVENNA, SALYERSVILLE, SANDY HOOK, SOMERSET, STANTON, AND WEST LIBERTY.

About

Little Lick Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground managed by the U.S. Forest Service in Daniel Boone National Forest. Located on a long ridgetop in the southeast corner of Pulaski County, the camp overlooks the Cumberland River and serves as a staging area for riders exploring Little Lick Trail #502 and Nathan McClure Trail #530. The campground offers four family camping areas and two double campsites, making it suitable for groups traveling together. Each campsite features a tent pad, fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. Horse facilities include picket lines and corrals. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Trash collection is not available; pack out what you pack in. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture requires a negative Coggins test or similar test for equine infectious anemia and a valid certificate of veterinary inspection for all horses. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees and no reservations.

Directions

From I-75 exit 38 (London), travel west on KY 192 for 24.5 miles to Old Whitney Road on the left. Follow signs to the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
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Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (606) 864-4163

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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