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CAMPGROUND NAME: Barren Fork Horse Camp

VISIT DATE: 10/13/1996

UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020

STATE: Kentucky

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Stearns

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Marshes Siding

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
In Whitley City, KY, at the intersection of US Rt. 27 and State Rt. 
700, take Rt. 27 north 1.5  mile to Barron Fork Horse Camp sign 
(Forest Rt. 684).  Turn right onto Rt. 684 and go 0.8 miles to 
another campground sign.  Turn right onto Rt. 684 (dirt) into 
campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,300 ft.

The campground, designed for those of the equestrian persuasion, is 
a single loop in a stand of mixed hardwoods suggesting nice fall 
foliage.  Highline poles are provided and there is ample room for 
portable corrals and large horse trailers.  While there is no 
middlestory, separation between campsites results in good privacy.  
There are a few very tall trees, mainly oak, offering limited shade.  
A large open field located about midway through campground and pavilion 
are available for large groups.  Barren Fork was a coal mining town but 
little is left beyond an old cemetery and a sites identified on an 
interpretive walk located near the campground.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.  A "Food 
Storage Order" is in place at this campground.  This means all food must 
be properly stored in a bear-resistant container and suspended; stored in 
a closed, motor vehicle with a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body 
RV.  Not observing this Order may result in a substantial fee and prison.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Comment:
Open April 1 through November 15

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 for 1 day; $12 for 2 days; and $100/annual.  
Obtain 1 and 2 day pass at campground.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 41
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
   
   Total Sites: 41

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 41
Equestrian Camping: Yes

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 55'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass - all about same size.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
  No. Threaded: 4
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Canter Trail #625 (foot and horse) - 3.25 miles
Arabian Loop Trail #622 (foot and horse - 4 miles
   both above trails connect to Sheltowee Trace Trail #100
Barren Fork Heritage Trail (foot only) 0.65 miles

FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Bee Rock VISIT DATE: 10/12/1996 UPDATE DATE: 5/15/2021 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: London NEAREST CITY/TOWN: London RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In London, KY, at the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Rt. 192, take Rt. 192 west 14.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 192 West and go 3.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into one section of the campground or continue another 0.1 miles, crossing the Rockcastle River, to the other section on right. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 700 ft. There are two unnamed sections to the campground, one on each side of Rockcastle River. The sites in the first section on the south side of river are more tent friendly with more shade and excellent privacy. The second section on the north side of the river is RV-friendly with more open and sunny campsites and only fair privacy. The campground is in a heavily wooded stand of mixed hardwoods providing excellent fall foliage. Although the view is better from the north side, both sections overlook the river. A popular resort area in the late 1800s, there is little evidence remaining. The Old Sublimity Bridge, construct by the Civilian Conversation Corps (CCC) in 1942, provides access via this walking bridge to each of the campground's section. This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques. A flash flood warning is posted. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: Yes Seasonal Comment: North side Open mid-April through mid-October South side Open year round NOTE: (2021) Because of flooding, campground remains closed for repairs. Contact ranger district office for status. RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $8 per day - single $12 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 6 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20 Total Sites: 26 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 26 No. Grilles on Sites: 26 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11 No. Threaded: 11 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS Lake: No Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: No Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No HIKING Rockcastle connector #401 (foot) - 1.3 miles Bee Rock Overlook #529 (foot, horse, mountain bike) - 2.1 miles FISHING Large and Smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, drum and catfish

CAMPGROUND NAME: Clear Creek VISIT DATE: 10/08/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Lick RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Rt. 211 and US Rt. 60, take Rt. 211 south for 3.6 miles to Forest Recreation Sign. Turn left at sign onto Clear Creek Rd. and go 2.6 miles to campground on right. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 700 ft. The campground is situated in a mixed hardwood and pine forest with some sites adjacent to Clear Creek and others along Buck Creek. Because these are seasonal creeks, the sound of running water is not heard all season. However, it is a pretty and peaceful little campground. The campground splits at the entrance where parking aprons for campsites to the right of the fee board tend to be longer but sites to the left tend to have better privacy. A lantern pole is provided at each site along with table and fire ring. There is an old iron furnace (circa 1839) at the adjacent picnic area. The interpretive signs suggest this was a very active area at one time. Ice and firewood are available at campground while gas and limited groceries are found at Clear Creek Market on Clear Creek Rd. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Comments: Open June 11 through December 31 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day - single $18 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20 Total Sites: 20 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 20 No. Grilles on Sites: 20 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station is available for a fee at Twin Knobs and Zilpo national forest campgrounds. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4 No. Threaded: 4 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS - None Comments: A boat ramp is located at the 20-acre Clear Lake, 2 miles away on Forest Rt. 918. Power boats limited to electric motors. HIKING Buck Creek Trail (foot) - 0.25 miles connects to the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail FISHING Fishing available at Clear Creek Lake - bass, bluegill and catfish.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Great Meadows VISIT DATE: 10/13/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: Stearns NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stearns RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Stearns, KY, at intersection of State Rts. 1651 and 92, take Rt. 92 west 5.4 miles to State Rt. 1363 (and campground sign). Turn left onto Rt. 1363 and go 11 miles to a "T" intersection and campground sign. Turn right onto Forest Rt. 564 (dirt/gravel, single lane) and go 1.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Forest Rt. 137 (dirt/gravel, single lane) and go 4.2 miles to the campground's Deer Loop on right or continue 1.4 miles to Raccoon Loop on left. NOTE: Much of State Rt. 1363 is steep and winding. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1000 ft. This pack it in/pack it out campground has two loops named Deer and Raccoon. Deer loop is a small and compact single loop, with sites tucked in among hemlock, short leaf pine and oak which provide ample shade to all sites. Although nicely wooded, privacy between sites is poor. Rock Creek flows nearby but not within Deer loop. Raccoon Loop is more than a mile up Forest Rt. 137 from Deer Loop. With a horseshoe shape, Raccoon Loop hugs the banks of Rock Creek and is also a trailhead for Sheltowee Trace. Surrounded by a dense forest of mixed hardwoods, Raccoon Loop is only lightly forested making it sunny. Separation rather than vegetation between sites makes privacy fair. The campground offers a wilderness camping experience without the need to hike a great distance. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A "Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This means all food must be properly stored in a bear-resistant container and suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle with a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body RV. Not observing this Order may result in a substantial fee and prison. There is also a flash flood warning posted for both loops SEASONS Open Seasonal: No Open All Year: Yes Comments: Water is shut off from November through April. RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18 Total Sites: 18 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 18 No. Grilles on Sites: 18 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45' Comments: Parking aprons are gravel. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4 No. Threaded: 4 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS - None HIKING Sheltowee Trace #100 (foot) - 273 miles Sheltowee means "Big Turtle" and was the name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee people FISHING Trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Grove VISIT DATE: 10/12/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: London NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Corbin RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Corbin, KY (or I-75 at the Corbin Interchange), take US Rt. 25W west 4.6 miles to State Rt. 1193. Turn right onto Rt. 1193 and go north for 2.9 miles to Grove campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 3 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1,200 ft. The campground, located on Laurel River Lake, is one of two campgrounds in the Laurel River Lake Recreation Area. It has three loops, named A, B, and C and a spur of walk-in tent sites in a stand of mixed hardwoods. The tent sites are walk-in and each has threaded water spigots. Some sites overlook the lake. The campground has lots of double sites throughout making it great for the family camping experience. There are limited roceries and snacks at the nearby Grove Marina. Groceries and gas are also found on State Rt. 1193 just east of Forest Rt. 558. Ice and firewood are available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open April 7 through October 15 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $18 per day - single plus $11 surcharge for water/elec. hookups $24 per day - single premium plus $11 per day surcharge for water/electric hookups $30 per day - double plus $22 per day surcharge for water/elec. hookups $35 per day - double premium plus $22 per day surcharge for water/electric hookups $18 per day walk-in single $30 per day walk-in double NOTE: Discount for Senior/Access pass holders does not apply to water/elec. hookups surcharge. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 4 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 50 Total Sites: 54 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 54 No. Grilles on Sites: 54 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 50 No. Water Only: 4 No. Electric Only: 0 No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 48' Comments: Parking aprons are paved. The water only hookups are located in the spur of walk-in tent sites. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: Yes Comments: The showers are wheelchair friendly. OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: Yes No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4 No. Threaded: 2 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Laurel River Lake is 5,600 acres. The boat landing is at Grove Marina which is full-service. HIKING Fishing Point (442) - 1.2 miles Duff Branch (440) - 0.7 miles Spruce Creek (441) - 0.3 miles Singing Hills (443) - 0.3 miles Oak Branch (444) - 0.4 miles FISHING Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, Rainbow and Brown trout, crappie and catfish

CAMPGROUND NAME: Holly Bay VISIT DATE: 10/13/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: London NEAREST CITY/TOWN: London RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In London, KY, at the intersection of I-75 and State Rt. 192, take Rt. 192 west 14.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto State Rt. 3497 and go 0.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto State Rt. 1193 and go 0.9 miles to another campground sign. Turn left, staying on Rt. 1193, and go 0.4 miles to campground on left. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1,000 ft. The campground, located on Laurel River Lake, is one of two campgrounds in the Laurel River Lake Recreation Area. Some sites overlook lake. It has eight loops, named A, B, C, D, E, F,G and H. Loop B and C have all walk-in tent sites while Loop G has a cluster of eight walk-in tent sites with no hookups. The remaining campsites in Loop G and all other loops have electric and water hookups. This campground is one of the most highly developed and popular in the forest. Most campsites are tucked into a pleasant mixture of hardwood trees that provide delightful Fall foliage. Interpretive programs are provided during the summer. Firewood and ice are available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open April 7 through October 15 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED $18 per day for single standard plus $11 per day surcharge for water/elec. hookups $24 per day for single premium plus $11 per day surcharge for water/elec. hookups $30 per day for double standard plus $22 per day surcharge for water/elec. hookups $35 per day for double premium plus $22 per day surcharge for water/elec hookups $18 per day - walk-in $30 per day double walk-in NOTE: Discount for Senior/Access pass holders does not apply to water/elec. hookup surcharge. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 19 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 69 Total Sites: 88 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 88 No. Grilles on Sites: 88 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 69 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 0 No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments Comments: The parking aprons are paved and most will accommodate any size RV. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: Yes OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4 No. Threaded: 4 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Laurel River Lake is 5,600 acres. Swimming at Laurel River Lake Dam (maintained by the Corps of Engineers). Holly Bay Marina is located 0.2 miles from campground; full service marina - includes boat ramp. Another boat ramp is located at end of loop A in campground. HIKING Sheltowee Trace 100 (from campground to dam) - 4.2 miles Wintergreen 480 (loop) - 1 mile FISHING Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, Rainbow and Brown trout, crappie and catfish A fish cleaning station is located at the boat ramp.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Koomer Ridge VISIT DATE: 10/09/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pine Ridge RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Slade, KY, at the intersection of State Rts. 11 and 15, take Rt. 15 east 5.1 miles to campground on left. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1,200 ft. The campground, with two spurs and a loop, stretches along Koomer Ridge through a dense stand of hardwoods including oak and maple. Located near the Clifty Wilderness Area and in the Red River Gorge Geological Area, this is a hiker oriented campground with a variety of trails in and around the campground. These areas, said to have the largest concentration of natural arches, stone shelters and unique landscape east of the Mississippi River, attract hikers, rock climbers, canoeists, and lovers of wild places. Visitors soon realize one weekend is not enough time to fully enjoy what is available. At the entrance, bear to the left for the walk-in tent only spur. Most of these campsites are located at the end of the spur in a cluster where privacy is poor to fair. Bear right for the combined campsites actually found on Koomer Ridge and a loop that circles a state-of-the-art bathhouse. Focused on tent or car campers, parking aprons are paved only for the first 20 feet. This makes them okay for small recreation vehicles, such as pop-up trailers and Class B vehicles, but will not accommodate larger rigs. Campers are allowed to park on the gravel part of the parking aprons. Privacy in these campsites range from good to excellent. The dense overstory from the mature towering trees provides ample shade and the area's many recreational activities keeps this campground busy. Possible day trips are exploring the 26,000-acre Clifty Wilderness Area, Red River Gorge Area, Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, Gladie Historic Site, driving the scenic loop of State Rts. 77 and 715, Tunnel Ridge Road with Nada Tunnel or hike one of the two dozen trails, many connecting to the campground. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A "Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This means all food must be: properly stored in a bear-resistant container and suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle with a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body trailer. Not observing this Order may result in a substantial fee and prison. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: Yes Seasonal Comment: Services provided April 18 through November 2 Reduced services provided November 3 through April 17 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $22 per day - single tent only $26 per day - single Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 31 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22 Total Sites: 53 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 53 No. Grilles on Sites: 53 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35' Comments: The front end of the parking aprons are paved. RVrs are allowed to park on tent pads which extends the recorded parking apron aize. An RV waste station is available for a fee at Natural Bridge State Park (west of campground) on State Rt. 715. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: Yes OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: Yes No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9 No. Threaded: 9 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Comments: The vaults are not wheelchair friendly but the showers are wheelchair friendly. WATER SPORTS - None HIKING In the campground are: Hidden Arch Trail (foot)- 1 mile Cliff Trail (foot) - 0.3 miles Silvermine Arch Trail (foot) - 1 mile Koomer Ridge Trail (foot) - 2.3 miles This trail connects to a network of trails in the Red River Gorge Area. FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Rockcastle VISIT DATE: 10/12/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: London NEAREST CITY/TOWN: London RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In London, KY, at the intersection of I-75 and State Rt. 192, take Rt. 192 west 14.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto State Rt. 3497 and go 6.9 miles into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 700 ft. This tent only campground stretches along a hillside overlooking Cumberland River. It is a pack it in/pack it out campground in a mixed hardwood forest with excellent fall foliage. The towering mature trees provide ample shade and the separation between sites rather than vegetation gives campsites excellent privacy. Because the campground is located on a hillside, sites are shady in the morning and sunnier in afternoon and all require campers to use the provided stairs to access a site. NOTE: A flash flood warning is posted. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Comments: Open April 8 through November 21 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: No charge Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 26 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 26 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 26 No. Grilles on Sites: 23 Equestrian Camping: No BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS Lake: No Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: No Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Boat rentals available, including motors, at the full-service London Dock Marina a short distance from campground. There is no space for boat trailers in campground; park them in marina parking space at entrance to campground. HIKING NNed Branch #405 - 1.9 miles Scuttle Hole Overlook Trail #404 (loop) - 0.8 miles Dutch Branch #404B (foot) - 1.1 miles FISHING Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, rockfish and White bass

CAMPGROUND NAME: S-Tree VISIT DATE: 10/11/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: London NEAREST CITY/TOWN: McKee RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In McKee, KY, take US Rt. 421 north for « mile. Turn left onto State Rt. 89 and go south for 3.6 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 43). Turn right onto Forest Rt. 43 and go 1.4 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 20). Turn left onto Forest Rt. 20 and go 1.7 miles to campground. Caution: just before entrance to campground, road forks; bear left at fork. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1,440 ft. The campground, situated along a ridge in mature hardwoods, is popular with ATV, dirt bike, and mountain bikers. Portions of the Sheltowee Trace Trail and Renfro Loop Trail are open to motorized vehicles less than 50" in width. The campground is pack it in, pack it out. Tent sites identified here can accommodate RVs. However, interior access roads to these sites (11 through 20) are extremely narrow and steep. The more RV-friendly interior access road (loop) is the first right after the picnic pavilion. Going past this turn may result in a difficult turn-around. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open April 8 through November 21 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: No charge Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 10 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10 Total Sites: 20 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 20 No. Grilles on Sites: 20 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 43.5' Comments: Parking aprons are gravel. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS - None HIKING Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (multiple use) - 269 miles Renfro Loop Trail (motorized - up to 50" width, mountain bike & foot) - 4.3 miles FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Turkey Foot VISIT DATE: 10/11/1996 UPDATE DATE: 6/28/2023 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: London NEAREST CITY/TOWN: McKee RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In McKee, KY, take State Rt. 89 north 6 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 4). Turn right onto Forest Rt. 4 and go east for 3.5 miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 900 ft. The campground, situated in mature mixed woods, is adjacent to Shell Towee Trace Trail and War Fork Creek. Access road is gravel and narrow. Campground is not accessible during high water periods. SEASONS Open Seasonal: No Open All Year: Yes RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: No charge Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 9 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6 Total Sites: 15 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 15 No. Grilles on Sites: 15 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Largest Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 39.5' Comments: Parking aprons are gravel. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS - None HIKING Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (multiple use) - 269 miles FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Twin Knobs VISIT DATE: 10/07/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Lick RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of US Rt. 60 and State Rt. 211, take Rt. 60 east 0.9 miles to State Rt. 801 and campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Rt. 801 and go 5.6 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 760 ft. The campground, with ten loops, is attractive and very user-friendly offering a wide variety of activities for all. The vegetation is dense and comprised of ash, beech, chestnut, dogwood, elm, fir, gum, hemlock and juniper (also the names of the individual loops) - a colorful place to be in the Fall. Shade is, of course, ample. Middlestory provides fair to excellent privacy. Some sites overlook Cave Run Lake. Horseshoe and basketball courts available. Paved walkways link the 10 loops in the campground. Walkways to bathrooms are tastefully illuminated. There are a variety of birds, deer, chipmunks and squirrels throughout the campground. The campground store offers limited groceries, ice, and firewood. The campground on Cave Run Lake has some unique features such as a wind surf area and lagoons were informal mooring of boats is possible. There are interpretive programs on weekends during summer months. Possible day trips are visiting the Morehead District Visitor Center, the Red River Gorge, Clift Wilderness and Gladie Historic Site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open March 21 through November 2 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $25 per day - single $35 per day - single w/electric hookups $40 per day - single w/electric and water hookups $35 per day - double $45 per day - double w/electric hookups $50 per day - double w/full hookups $30 to $50 per day for "prime" campsites NOTE 1: Discount on surcharge only. NOTE 2: Cash and checks are no longer accepted. Payment is made through recreation.gov with credit or debit card. Payment/reserations can be made upon arrive at campground or in advance at recreation.gov $30 to $50 per day for prime campsite Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 216 Total Sites: 216 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 216 No. Grilles on Sites: 216 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 25 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 101 No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes Largest Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments Comments: The parking aprons are paved and most will accommodate any size RV. Full hookups available if not occupied by a host or volunteer. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: Yes Comments: Some showers are wheelchair friendly. OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 50 No. Threaded: 50 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): Yes Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Cave Run Lake is 8,270 acres. Large sandy beach. HIKING Knobs Trail Overlook - 1.5 miles A network of unnamed trails link campground's sections, loops, beach, and boat ramps to a lake shore trail. FISHING Muskie, Large and Smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish

CAMPGROUND NAME: White Sulphur Horse Camp VISIT DATE: 10/18/2010 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Lick RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Rt. 211 and US Rt. 60, take Rt. 211 south 3.6 miles to Forest Recreation sign. Turn left at sign onto Clear Creek Rd. and go 0.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto gravel road and go 2.3 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 800 feet. This pack it in/pack it out campground is a spur across a grass meadow surrounded by a nice mixed stand of hardwood trees. Sites are open and informal side-by-side allowing for a variety of campsite configuration, e.g. pull-through or "nose-to-tail" arrangement. Wood stalls or stanchions and highline posts are scattered throughout campground. There are no manure bins provided. Gas and limited groceries are available at Clear Creek Market. SEASONS Open Seasonal: No Open All Year: Yes Comments: Services provided June 11 through 3rd Thursday of March RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $15 per day June 11 through October 31 $10 per day November 1 15 through 3rd Thursday of March Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 days CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12 Total Sites: 12 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: No No. Tables on Sites: 12 No. Grilles on Sites: 12 Equestrian Camping: Yes RV INFORMATION Hookups: No No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments Comments: RV parking is basically open field with informally designated parking aprons that are grass. RV waste stations are available for a fee at the Zilpo and Twin Knobs national forest campgrounds. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Comments: Stock water is available. WATER SPORTS - None HIKING White Sulphur Trail #115 (foot, horse, mountain bike) - 2.5 miles Connects to Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Zilpo VISIT DATE: 10/08/1996 UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2020 STATE: Kentucky REGION: Southern RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Lick RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Rt. 211 and US Rt. 60, take Rt. 211 south for 3.6 miles to Forest Recreation sign. Turn left at sign onto Clear Creek Rd. and go 3.9 miles to Zilpo campground sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt. 918 and go 8.7 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 800 ft. The campground is scenic and located on a peninsula in the middle portion of Cave Run Lake. It has eight sections - Arrow, Bat, Cardinal, Deer, Eagle, Fox, Goose, and Heron. These sections are loops except for Deer which is two spurs forming a "Y". The turn around for each spur should be ample for most rigs. Electric hookups are scattered throughout the campground. Goose and Heron sections, located at the end of the peninsula and furthest from campground entrance, are in the denser stand of mixed hardwoods. Some sites in each section overlook the lake. Overall, privacy between campsites is fair to good. There is an excellent view from Tater Knob fire tower located not far from campground and just off Forest Rt. 918. Three miles of shoreline offer bank fishing. One "Camper's Cabin" is available; contact the ranger district office for information. There is a camp store with limited groceries, camping supplies, firewood and ice. Interpretive programs are held on the weekends. Camper's cabins available through recreation.gov. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the campground. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open March 24 through October 22 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $22 per day for single plus $8 for electric $33 per day for double plus $8 for electric $27 per day for Prime sites Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 155 Total Sites: 155 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 155 No. Grilles on Sites: 155 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 30 No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes Largest Parking Apron Size: 11' X 50' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. Two RV waste stations are within the recreation area. BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: Yes Comments: Showers are wheelchair friendly. OTHER FACILITIES Playground: No Public Phone: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 25 No. Threaded: 25 Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): Yes Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Cave Run Lake is 8,270 acres. Large sandy beach. HIKING Zilpo Mountain Loop Trail - 2.25 miles A network of trails within campground provide access to all parts of it and shoreline. FISHING Muskie, Large and Smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish




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