Cane Creek WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 6677 acres
Location: Laurel
Contact: (606) 376-8083; London Ranger district 606-864-4163
Elevation: minimum 728 feet, maximum 1296 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.9975, Longitude W -84.2848
Area Habitat: open land 6.63%, forest 93.20%, wetland 0.00%, open water 0.21%.

Regulations

This information is out of date.

Closures Due to Recent Storms - May 20, 2025

The only areas open and accessible to the public are those adjacent to Highway 192. All other areas of the WMA remain closed due to extensive storm damage and ongoing cleanup efforts. Visitors to the accessible areas near Highway 192 should remain cautious, as there is still a risk of fallen trees and debris across roads and trails. Please exercise extreme caution, respect posted closures, and stay alert to changing conditions as recovery efforts continue.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.


Spring Hunting: Open under statewide rules and regulations for the county.

Directions & Description

Approximately 15 miles west of London. To access northern portion, from London: take HWY 192 west approximately 6 miles. Turn right on Line Creek-Cold Hill RD (FR 56). Travel 2.7 miles and bear left on FR 119 (gravel road). Travel 5.9 miles to the WMA on the left. Southern section accessed directly from HWY 192. Use map to access desired destination.

Access by interior roads and traversed by Sheltowee Trace trail. Primarily hilly, steep terrain, mostly forested with only a few openings.

No developed facilities. For camping check with owner. Within Daniel Boone National Forest. Owned by U.S. Forest Service