Boat Gunnel Group Campground

Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Overlanding score
65/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
tent, rv, group, equestrian
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

showerwaterelectricgrillboat ramptrailvisitor center

About Boat Gunnel Group Campground

Overview

Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest on Cave Run Lake. Widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities, Cave Run Lake is home to Kentucky's state record Muskie. This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. Recreation

Nearby Twin Knobs Campground offers a boat ramp and beach.

Scenic foot trails in the area include the Boat Gunnel Shoreline Trail, the Oak Ridge Trail and the Wildlife Trail.

Facilities

Boat Gunnel Group Campground offers a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, picnic shelter, horseshoe pit and drinking water. The camping area accommodates large groups and is available by reservation only. The picnic shelter is equipped with a grill, serving table and electricity.Natural Features

The Daniel Boone National Forest embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. The forest lies within the Cumberland Plateau, where steep

forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the land in this region.

Source: Recreation.gov

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