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Kentucky
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Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
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BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND
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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. Cave Run Lake is in the Cumberland District in the northernmost part of the forest. The lake is surrounded by the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky. Nearby Attractions The Morehead Office Visitor Center offers information about the Daniel Boone National Forest in addition to interpretive exhibits. A popular attraction within the Daniel Boone National Forest is the Red River Gorge Geological Area, which features more than 100 natural sandstone arches.
GRAYSON LAKE DAMSITE SHELTERS
~52 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
Boat Gunnel Group Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
Twin Knobs Rec. Area
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Twin Knobs Recreation Area
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
Twin Knobs West Group Use Area
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
Zilpo Recreation Area
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
Zilpo Recreation Area
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Cave Run Dam Tailwater
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
Claylick Boat-in Campground
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Kentucky.
