Daniel Boone National Forest Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

Daniel Boone National Forest Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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Kayaking on Cave Run Lake in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky
Kayaking Cave Run Lake, Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky (courtesy, Kentucky Tourism)
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Daniel Boone National Forest Parks and Outdoors Travel Tips

By Johnny Molloy
  • Multiple use trails are scattered throughout this 700,000-acre destination, with the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail being one of the most popular for equestrians.
  • The forest features three equestrian campgrounds. Little Lick Campground is strategically located for horseback riders using the 15-mile end-to-end Nathan McClure Trail. Part of the trail passes by Lake Cumberland.
  • The greater Cave Run Lake trail system, 40 miles of interconnected paths, is open to horses. White Sulphur Horse Camp, for equestrians only, makes for the ideal jumping off point.
  • The Stearns District, located adjacent to the equestrian mecca of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, offers multiple miles of trails through hills and hollows. Bell Farm and Barren Fork horse camps make multi-day stays a breeze.

Daniel Boone National Forest Overview

Who was the real Daniel Boone: rejector of civilization or determined settler? Well, like many interesting mythic figures, Daniel Boone was a paradox. He was both, which makes this a fitting forest to be named after him. The Daniel Boone National Forest combines rugged wildlands and ready civilization. Appealing small towns, comfortable state park lodging, and a great recreation infrastructure make this a tip-top forest for adventuring. Read More

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  • Our family of grown children hasn't been climbing in a few years and we don't have our own equipment. We would like to plan a weekend trip to the Red River Gorge area and think we need to hire a guide or buy a package or something. Any recommendations for us? We would like to climb on a Saturday and raft on the Sunday before heading for home.
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Hotels

Grove Campground

3035 Grove Rd.
Corbin, KY 40701

Distance: 37.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Red River Gorge: Koomer Ridge Campground

c/o Cumberland District, 705 W. College Ave.
Stanton, KY 40380 Map

Distance: 30.6 mi.
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Holly Bay Campground

395 Laurel Lake Rd.
London, KY 40744

Distance: 27.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail

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Sheltowee means Big Turtle. That's the name the Shawnee gave Daniel Boone when they adopted him... Read More

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Cumberland Falls

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Daniel Boone National Forest
Corbin, Kentucky 40701-8857

Distance: 40.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the... Read More
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Bark Camp Trail

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Forest Rd. 193, two miles south of junction with KY 1277
Corbin, Kentucky

Distance: 38.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This is a popular trail that follows the north side of Bark Camp Creek to its mouth at the rainbow... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Daniel Boone National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Louisville Standiford Field 108.5 map
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport 118.4 map
James Cox Dayton International Airport 172.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Daniel Boone National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Lexington Blue Grass Airport 53.8 map
Huntington Ashland/Milton/Tri-State Airport 102.9 map
Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport Tri-Cities Regional Airport 109.5 map

Flight Deals to Daniel Boone National Forest

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Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Louisville (SDF) $244

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