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AXTEL

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Overview Axtel Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two millio…

BAILEYS POINT

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Overview Bailey's Point campground is the largest of the Army Corps of Engineers' campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This campground offers several waterfront campsites with scenic views of the lake. T…

Bark Camp

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Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able t…

Barren River Lake State Park

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Barren River Lake State Park is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 36.8635, -86.0587. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, …

Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter

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Overview This shelter is adjacent to the Outlet Works below Barren River Lake Dam and Tailwater Campground. Nearby Attractions Tailwater Campground & Port Oliver Recreation Area

Beaver Creek

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Beaver Creek is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 36.927, -86.0255. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reservation d…

Big Oak Picnic Shelter

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Overview Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine ban…

Blackwell Campground

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Overview The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wil…

BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND

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Overview Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest on Cave Run Lake. Widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities, Cave Run Lake is …

BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND

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Overview Buckhorn Campground on Buckhorn Lake, provides the perfect outdoor escape in eastern Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau. The campground is packed with activities to entertain all ages, includ…

Buckhorn Day Use

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Overview Reservations will be on the bulletin boards in from of each shelter with the last name of the party on the calendar day reserved -This is a day use area that once a reservation is placed is r…

BUMPUS MILLS

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Overview From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley. Many bird species reside here, including golden and ba…

Buzzard Roost Campground

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Overview A scenic location for hiking and camping. Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, garbage can, info board and a vault toilet …

CADIZ

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Overview Cadiz Park is located on the beautiful Lake Barkley near the town of Cadiz, Kentucky. The day-use area is a great spot for barbecuing, boating and fishing. Fun fact: the largest yellow bass c…

CANAL

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Overview Situated along a peninsula between the lush shorelines of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, Canal Campground offers modern camping and provides the ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best wit…

Cane Patch

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Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able t…

CARR CREEK LAKE SHELTERS

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Overview Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Commonwealth…

CAVE CREEK

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Overview Cave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two m…

Cave Run Dam Tailwater

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Overview The Tailwater Recreation Area is located below Cave Run Lake Dam. Located within the scenic Eastern Highlands Region of Kentucky and is almost completely surrounded by the norther-most sectio…

Cave Springs (VA)

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Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able t…

Claylick Boat-In Campground

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Overview Claylick Boat-in Campground is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. It features 13 primitive campsites on Cave Run Lake. The campground must be entered by boat or by walking i…

Conley Bottom Resort

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Conley Bottom Resort is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 36.9537, -84.8233. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and rese…

CRAIGS CREEK GROUP AREA

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Overview Craigs Creek Group Area is perched near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, group campers find hours of fun playing on the sports field, firing up the grills and expl…

CUMBERLAND POINT CAMPGROUND

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Overview Cumberland Point Campground is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.Recreation Lake Cumberland is the la…

DEWEY LAKE SHELTER

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Overview Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting wi…

DOG CREEK (KY)

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Overview Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery create a recreational oasis for outdoor enth…

Dog Creek Day Use (KY)

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Overview Dog Creek Day Use area is located adjacent to Dog Creek Campground on Nolin River Lake. The Day use area has a restroom, playground, reservable group shelter, boat ramp, courtesy dock, and fi…

Eagle Creek

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This recreation area is part of Ohio River - Meldahl Pool

EUREKA

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Overview Eureka Campground sits on Lake Barkley among wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Fishing is a well-loved sport here; Kentucky's largest yellow bass was caught in these waters, and ang…

FALL CREEK CAMPGROUND

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Overview Fall Creek Campground is located at 1144 New Fall Creek Road, Monticello and is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.Click here for the Lake Cumberland v…

FISHING CREEK CAMPGROUND

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Overview Fishing Creek Campground is located at 1598 E. Highway 1248 just west of Somerset, Kentucky. Fishing Creek is part of beautiful Lake Cumberland, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hunt…

FISHTRAP LAKE SHELTERS

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Overview Nestled among mountains and dense forests, the Fishtrap Lake area will appeal to anyone who loves boating, fishing or hiking. A man-made lake surrounded by natural beauty, Fishtrap Lake was c…

Gays Creek

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Gays Creek is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 37.3275, -83.4339. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reservation de…

German Campground

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German Campground is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 37.6539, -82.7523. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reserva…

German Ridge Campground

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Overview The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area, a seasonal day use area for swimming an…

GRAYSON LAKE DAMSITE SHELTERS

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Overview Grayson Lake Dam Site Shelters are just seven miles south of Grayson, Kentucky on state Route 7 on Grayson Lake. Recreational activities abound on and around this 20-mile long lake. Boating, …

Greenbrier

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This recreation area is part of William H. Harsha Lake

GROVE

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Overview Grove Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, fed by the Laurel River, is considered one of the most scenic lak…

Hickory Ridge Campground

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Overview Hickory Ridge is a primitive campground located near the Hickory Ridge Trail system. Recreation Hickory Ridge Campground provides access to the Hickory Ridge Trail system for horseback riding…

Hidden Springs Ranger District

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Hidden Springs Ranger District is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 37.4207, -88.8928. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability…

High Knob Campground

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Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able t…

HOLLY BAY

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Overview Holly Bay, located two miles north of the Laurel River Dam, sits on the west side of Laurel River Lake. Visitors enjoy the campground for its proximity to the water and beautifully forested l…

HOLMES BEND

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Overview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lak…

HURRICANE CREEK

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Overview Hurricane Creek Campground sits along the beautiful Lake Barkley, providing plenty of fresh air and recreation opportunities. While away the hours boating or hiking on shore. Anglers a plenty…

Jenny Wiley State Park

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Jenny Wiley State Park is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 37.7278, -82.7451. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and re…

KENDALL CAMPGROUND

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Overview Kendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland. Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual to…

Lake Cumberland State Park

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Lake Cumberland State Park is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 36.913, -85.0488. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and…

LAUREL BRANCH

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Overview Laurel Branch Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than tw…

Laurel River Lake Picnic Area

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Overview Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula along the shores of Laurel River Lake. The picnic area provides 19 individual picnic sites which are first-come, fir…

Lawrence County Recreation Area

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Lawrence County Recreation Area is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 38.0986, -82.6819. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availabilit…

LINTON

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Overview Linton Recreation area is a day-use haven that sits on Lake Barkley near wooded rolling hills and abundant wildlife. Whether it's a gathering of family or friends, visitors can enjoy the the …

LITTCARR CAMPGROUND

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Overview Littcarr Campground is located on the shores of Carr Creek Lake in southeastern Kentucky's mountainous region. The area provides an excellent atmosphere for camping, fishing, boating and enjo…

MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND

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Overview Please review "Need to Know" for the campground and additional "Need to Know" information for individual sites.Mammoth Cave Campground offers campers a prime location to explore both the dept…

MAMMOTH PICNIC SHELTERS

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Overview There are two shelters available at the Mammoth Cave Picnic Area for visitor use, two of which can be reserved.   Shelter G-1 in Picnic Area is an Enclosed Shelter *(Pick up the key at the Ma…

MAPLE SPRINGS

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Overview Click See More at the bottom of this overview and review the "Need to Know" section of the campground.At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backc…

MILL SPRINGS MILL SHELTER

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Overview Mill Springs Mill is located at 9135 Highway 1275 North, Monticello, KY and is a day-use facility located on the shores of Lake Cumberland, overlooking the main body of the lake. There is NO …

Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

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Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 37.4578, -89.2695. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availabi…

MOUTARDIER

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Overview Moutardier Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery create a recreational oasis for outdoor ent…

Moutardier Day Use

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Overview Moutardier Day Use area is located adjacent to Moutardier Campground and Moutardier Marina on Nolin River Lake. The Day use area has restrooms, playgrounds, picnic tables, boat ramp, courtesy…

Newton-Stewart

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Newton-Stewart is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 38.4029, -86.654. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reservation…

NORTH FORK (KY)

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Overview North Fork Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two m…

OLD KUTTAWA

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Overview Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, near the narrow canal linking it to Kentucky Lake. Together, these two reservoirs combine to create one of the greatest …

Paintsville Lake State Park

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Paintsville Lake State Park is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 37.842, -82.8799. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, an…

PIKES RIDGE

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Overview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lak…

Pleasant Ridge

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Pleasant Ridge is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 38.0811, -82.6834. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reservatio…

Pulaski County Park

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Pulaski County Park is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 37.0661, -84.7031. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reser…

Quarry Road Picnic Shelter

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Overview This shelter is adjacent to Barren River Lake and Quarry Road Beach with a beautiful view of the Dam.

Saddle Lake Campground

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Overview The Saddle Lake Recreation Area was one of four that was associated with flood control lakes built along the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. Saddle Lake has a primitive campground, a boat …

Satterly Picnic Shelter

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Overview Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine bank…

Shirley Creek Campground

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Overview Shirley Creek is a primitive campground. There is no use fee at this site.  Recreation Shirley Creek Campground offers access to the Shirley Creek Trail system for horseback riding, mountain …

SMITH RIDGE

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Overview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lak…

TAILWATER

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Overview The Tailwater Campground offers 48-sites located along the Barren River, just below the dam. This lazy riverside campground is quieter than neighboring campgrounds and seems to have a slower …

Tailwater Day Use (Nolin River Lake)

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Overview Tailwater Day Use area is located on the Nolin River below Nolin River Lake Dam and Spillway. The day use area has restrooms, playgrounds, a boat ramp, picnic tables, and a reservable group s…

Tailwater Picnic Shelter

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Overview Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located within the Tailwater Recreation Area. The Tailwater Recreation Area is where the downstream portion of the Green River begins. The Green River is one of th…

THE NARROWS

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Overview The Narrows is a family-friendly campground on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The Narrows Campground is a 92-site area located near a marina and boat launch ramp. It…

The Narrows Picnic Shelter

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Overview The Narrows Picnic Shelter is on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The shelter is located near a marina and boat launch ramp.  Recreation Boating and fishing are popula…

TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND

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Overview The Trace Branch Campground, located on Buckhorn Lake, is a great launchpad for outdoor activities in Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau. The facility features plenty of shade and open grassy…

TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND

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Overview Nestled on the shores of Cave Run Lake, this camp is part of the larger Twin Knobs Recreation Area. There are more than 200 sites spread out over 10 loops under a dense forest of mixed conife…

Visitor Center Picnic Shelter

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Overview The Visitor Center Picnic Shelter is located within the Visitor Center Day Use Area.  Recreation With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps…

WAITSBORO CAMPGROUND

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Overview Waitsboro Campground is at 500 Waitsboro Road and is situated on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour. Recreation Lake Cumberland is …

Walnut Creek

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Walnut Creek is a campground in Kentucky, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 36.8104, -86.0752. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reservation …

WAX

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Overview Wax Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery create a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiast…

White Oak Creek

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This recreation area is part of Ohio River - Meldahl Pool

Wilderness Road Campground

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Overview Wilderness Road Campground is nestled in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park , where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet. You can acces…

Youngs Creek Campground

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Overview A primitive campground with vault toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic shelter is available. Around 12 and half miles of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. Re…

ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.

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Overview Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families. The scenic campground offers a cabin rental, tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups and a se…

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