Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Barren Fork Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 10/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/11/2025
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: $15 per day
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: 1/11/2025
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 (Pulaski County) open mid-April through mid-October.
South side (Laurel County) open year round.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$20 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: 1/13/2025
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 3rd Friday in March through December 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$20 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: 1/13/2025
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: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open April 1 through November 15.
Water available April 15 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$15 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): 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: 1/13/2025
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 15 through October 18
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $26 per day - single, no hookups.
$38 per day - single with electric and water hookups.
$76 per day - double with electric and water hookups.
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: 1/13/2025
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 9 through October 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$26 per day - single walk-in.
$38 per day - single w/ electric and water hookups.
$52 per day - double walk-in.
$76 per day - double w/ electric and water hookups.
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: 1/14/2025
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pine Ridge
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
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 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day - walk-in
$31 per day - single
$36 per day - double
$19 per day when no services provided.
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: S-Tree
VISIT DATE: 10/11/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/15/2025
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.
The Forest Service strongly recommends trailers 25 ft or less.
NOTE: 1/15/2025 - Loop B under construction. Opening date TBD.
The campground has been redesigned with new site layouts, larger
sites and almost everything replaced. Contact ranger district
office for status.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
None
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: 1/14/2025
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, narrow and failerly steep. It may be unsuitable for vehicles
towing larger trailers. Campground is not accessible during high
water periods due to water ford at campground entrance.
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: 1/14/2025
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 23 through November 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $28 per day - single
$35 per day - premium single
$38 per day - double
$50 per day - double
Additional optional fees:
$10 per day - electric
$15 per day - electric and water
$20 per day - electric, water and sewer
NOTE 1: No 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/reservations can be made upon arrival at campground or in
advance at recreation.gov.
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: 1/14/2025
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 March 21 through October 26
Reduced services October 27 - March 20
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
$10 per day - reduced services
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: 1/16/2025
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 23 through October 25.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $28 per day - single, no hookups
$39 per day - premium single, no hookups
$42 per day - double, no hookups
Additional $11 per day for electric hookups
No discount on electric surcharge
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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