Pickle Fork
Oil Springs, Kentucky
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37°51'8.8"N 82°53'49.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Kentucky |
Swim
Pickle Fork is a deep section on Cane Branch off of Pennsylvania Lake. This popular swimming hole is known for the beautiful blue-green water and the surrounding cliffs. The cliffs come in several different hikes, and locals have been coming here to cliff jump for years. The beautiful cliffs and forests that surround the water give Pickle Fork a memorable view.
Swimmers should exercise caution while swimming and diving. Before jumping from any point divers should check the water to ensure it is sufficiently deep and has no under water hazards (such as branches).
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Oil Springs, Kentucky
- Head east on KY-40 E toward State Hwy 580 (4.2 mi)
- Turn left onto State Hwy 580 (3.2 mi)
- Turn right toward L Conley Rd (236 ft)
- Turn left onto L Conley Rd (148 ft)
- L Conley Rd turns right and becomes State Hwy 2318 (0.4 mi)
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