Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Barren Fork Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 10/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Stearns
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Marshes Siding
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Marshes Siding, KY, take US Rt. 27 north 1 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 into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 880 ft.
The campground, designed for those of the equestrian persuasion,
is situated in heavy woods. There are no hitching rails or
equivalent for the horses, but there are sufficient trees to rig
hitching ropes.
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 ofr 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
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 41
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13' X 61'
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): 4
No. Threaded: 4
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
There are numerous unmarked horseback riding trails.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bee Rock
VISIT DATE: 10/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: London
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: London
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From London, KY, take State Route 192 west for 22.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 360 ft.
There are two sections to the campground, one on each side of
the Rockcastle River. The sites on the south side of river are
mostly tent with no water while sites on the north side are
primarily combined (tent or RV) with water. The two threaded
water spigots are behind the vaults on the north side.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 11 through October 26
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: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 53'
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): 6
No. Threaded: 2
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 Narrows 503 - 1.3 miles
Bee Rock Overlook 529 - 2.1 miles
FISHING
Large and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Drum and Catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Clear Creek
VISIT DATE: 10/08/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/24/2006
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland (formerly Morehead)
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Lick
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Salt Lick, KY, take State Rt. 211 south for 3.7 miles to
forest Recreation Sign (Forest Rt. 129). Turn left onto Forest
Rt. 129 and go 2.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 960 ft.
The campground is situated in a mixed hardwood and pine forest
with some sites adjacent to Clear Creek - a very peaceful little
campground. There is old iron furnace (circa 1857) at picnic area.
Gas and limited groceries available at Clear Creek Market on
Forest Rt. 129.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open March 18 through November 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$14 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): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 62'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel. Waste stations available at Twin
Knobs and Zilpo National Forest campgrounds - $5 fee.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
There is boat ramp at Clear Lake, 2 miles away on Forest Rt. 918.
Clear Lake is about 20 acres. Power boats limited to electric
motors.
HIKING
Buck Creek Trail
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing available at Clear Creek Lake - Bass, Bluegill and
Catfish.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Great Meadows
VISIT DATE: 10/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Stearns
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stearns
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Stearns, KY, take State Rt. 92 west for 6 miles to State Rt.
1363. Turn left onto State Rt. 1363 and go south for 11.2 miles
to campground sign (Forest Rt. 564). Turn right onto Rt. 564 and
go 1.2 miles to another campground sign (Forest Rt. 137). Turn
left onto Forest Rt. 137 and follow it for 4.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 660 ft.
The campground has two loops with some sites adjacent to a pleasant
running stream. It is pack it in, pack it out. There is grocery
and gas about 9 miles from campground on State Rt. 1363 (north).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
NOTE: No water available from November through April and only one
loop will be open for campers during this period.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 51.5
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel, dirt and grass.
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 - No
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Grove
VISIT DATE: 10/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008
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 25W
west for 5 miles to State Rt. 1193. Turn right onto State Rt.
1193 and go north for 2.9 miles to Grove campground sign (Forest
Rt. 558). Turn right onto Forest Rt. 558 and go 3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,080 ft.
The campground, located on Laurel River Lake, is one of two
campgrounds in the Laurel River Lake Recreation Area. Some
combined sites have walk-in tent pads. Tent sites are walk-in
and each has threaded water spigots. All tent pads are well
defined. Some sites overlook the lake. There are limited
groceries and snacks at the nearby Grove Marina. There are also
groceries and gas available on State Rt. 1193 just east of Forest
Rt. 558.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 11 through October 12.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day for single plus $7 for water/elec.
hookups
$26 per day for double plus $14 for water/elec.
hookups
NOTE: Discount for Golden Age/Access Passport holders does
not apply to water/elec. 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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 54
No. Grilles on Sites: 54
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 50
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 43.5
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved. Some combined sites have tent pads on
end of parking apron, which extends the "largest apron size"
length.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
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. Boat landing is a full-service
marina - Grove Marina.
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: 2/2/2008
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, take State Rt. 192 west 18.3 miles to campground
sign (State Rt. 1193). Turn left onto Rt. 1193 and go 2.1 miles
to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,080 ft.
The campground, located on Laurel River Lake, is one of two
campgrounds in the Laurel River Lake Recreation Area. There
is an amphitheater and interpretive programs during the summer.
There are seven loops. The walk-in tent "loops" each have a
threaded water spigot. Some sites overlook lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 11 through October 12.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single plus $7 for water/elec. hookups
$19 per day - single premium site plus $7 per day water/electric hookups
$26 per day - double plus $14 for water/elec. hookups
$30 per day - premium double site plus $14 per day water/electric hookups
$12 per day for tent - single
$18 per day for tent - double
NOTE: Discount for Golden Age/Access Passport holders does not apply to
water/elec. 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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 88
No. Grilles on Sites: 88
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 69
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 66'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved. Some combined sites have tent pads at
end of parking apron, extending the "largest apron size"
somewhat.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
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. Swimming at Laurel River Lake
Dam (maintained by the Corps of Engineers). Holly Bay Marina
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) - 0.9 miles
FISHING
Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow and Brown Trout,
Crappie and Catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Koomer Ridge
VISIT DATE: 10/09/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/26/2006
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland (formerly Stanton)
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pine Ridge
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Slade, KY, take State Rt. 15 east 5.2 miles to Koomer Ridge
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,320 ft.
The campground is situated in a hardwood forest along Koomer Ridge
and is pack it in, pack it out. There is an interpretive program
on Saturdays during the summer.
This is a hiker oriented campground with a variety of trails in and
around the campground. Some of these trails lead to interesting
geological features and spectacular views of the Red River Gorge.
A weekend will not be enough to explore all this campground has
to offer.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided from April through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day - single
$19 per day - double
$7 per day during winter.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 34
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 53
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 53
No. Grilles on Sites: 53
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 9.5' X 43.5'
Comments:
RVrs are allowed to park on tent pads which extends the
"largest apron size." 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: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 8
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hidden Arch Trail - 1 mile
Koomer Ridge Trail - 2.3 miles
Cliff Trail - 0.3 miles
Silvermine Arch Trail - 1 mile
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rockcastle
VISIT DATE: 10/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: London
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: London
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From London, KY, take State Rt. 192 west 18.3 miles to State Rt.
1193. Turn left onto State Rt. 1193 and go 0.7 miles to State
Rt. 3497. Continue straight onto Rt. 3497 for 6.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 800 ft.
All sites overlook the Cumberland River. Camping sites are past
fee station. Gas and groceries are available in Baldrock, KY.
Campground is being rehabilitated for 1997 season.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through September.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 14
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 1
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 9.5' X 38.5'
Comments:
The one RV parking apron is paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing:
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. There is no space for boat trailers in
campground; park them in marina parking space at entrance to
campground.
HIKING
Ned Branch 405 - 1.9 miles
Scuttle Hole Overlook Trail 404 (loop) - 0.8 miles
FISHING
Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rockfish and
White Bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: S-Tree
VISIT DATE: 10/11/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008
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 11 through October 27.
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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
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: 2/2/2008
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: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 11 through November 24.
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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
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: 3/24/2006
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland (formerly Morehead)
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Lick
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Salt Lick, KY, take US Rt. 60 east 2.8 miles to forest sign
(Twin Knobs) - State Rt. 826. Turn right onto Rt. 826 and go 3.9
miles, across Cave Run Dam, to campground sign (State Rt. 801).
Turn right onto Rt. 801 and go 3.6 miles to forest sign (Twin
Knobs Recreation Area). Turn right and proceed to campground.
An alternative route is to go past Twin Knobs sign on Rt. 60 for
1.2 miles to State Rt. 801. Turn right onto Rt. 801 and go 5.6
miles to forest sign (Twin Knobs Recreation Area). Turn right
and proceed to campground. Although not as scenic, this route is
shorter.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 760 ft.
The campground is attractive and very user-friendly offering a wide variety
of activities for all. The vegetation is dense and comprised of ash, beech,
chestnut, oak, maple, dogwood, elm, fir, hemlock, juniper, and gum - 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.
Some unique features found at the campground are a wind surf area and lagoons
for tying up boats. There are active interpretive programs on weekends during
summer months. One nice day trip is visiting the Morehead District Visitor
Center to obtain information and view the exhibits.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 17 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day for single plus $5 for electric or plus $7 for
full hookups
$24 per day for double plus $5 for electric
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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 216
No. Grilles on Sites: 216
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 24
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 102
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 63
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved. 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: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 49
No. Threaded: 49
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, brappie and catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Zilpo
VISIT DATE: 10/08/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/24/2006
STATE: Kentucky
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cumberland (formerly Morehead)
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Lick
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Salt Lick, KY, take State Rt. 211 south for 3.7 miles to
forest sign (Recreation Area) - Forest Rt. 129. Turn left onto
Rt. 129 and go 4.4 miles to Zilpo campground sign (Forest Rt.
918). Turn left onto Rt. 918 and go 8.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 960 feet.
The campground is very scenic and located on a peninsula in the middle
portion of Cave Run Lake. It is comprised of eight sections: Arrow, Bat,
Cardinal, Deer, Eagle, Fox, Goose, and Heron. There is a camp store
with limited groceries and camping supplies. Interpretive programs are
held on the weekends. Some sites are adjacent to and overlook the lake.
There is an excellent view from the Tater Knob fire tower located not far
from campground, just off Forest Rt. 918. Three miles of shoreline
offer bank fishing.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 14 through October 17.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day for single plus $5 for electric
$24 per day for double plus $5 for electric
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 156
Total Sites: 164
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 164
No. Grilles on Sites: 164
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 40
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10' X 74'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved. There are two waste stations 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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