Other state land · Kentucky
Rockcastle River Wild River
Rockcastle River Wild River is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 3,517 acres in Laurel County, Pulaski County + 1 more, Kentucky (Other state land), managed by a Kentucky state agency (PAD-US category: state department of conservation). It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 3,517 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | Kentucky state agency (PAD-US category: state department of conservation) Listed in PAD-US as: Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves |
| Manager type | State |
| Designation | State Conservation Area Local designation: Wild River (State) |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Laurel County, Pulaski County, Rockcastle County |
| Reference point | 37.10227, -84.27977 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 1 PAD-US record combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Kentucky: Kentucky deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves. We don’t have a verified direct link for this manager; the state wildlife agency above can point you to the right office.
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Rockcastle River Wildlife Management Area
2,932 acres · 3.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area
6,684 acres · 4.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Buck Creek Wildlife Management Area
874 acres · 7.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Ping-Sinking Valley Wildlife Management Area
816 acres · 8.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Laurel Rv Recreation Area
676 acres · 9.4 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area
17,734 acres · 16.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - Other state land
Cumberland River Wild River
3,123 acres · 20.5 mi away
State: department of conservation
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area
13,014 acres · 25.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Meadow Creek Wildlife Management Area
239 acres · 27.3 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - Other state land
Little South Fork Wild River
1,403 acres · 29 mi away
State: department of conservation
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), record for “Rockcastle River Wild River” in Kentucky combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.