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Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568
Picnic Areas
For up to date opening and closing dates and fees, see the Recreation Schedule and Fees (pdf).
The Daniel Boone National Forest features many picnic areas for you to enjoy on our districts (Cumberland, London, Stearns, and Redbird). Some are roadside areas, while others feature more wooded settings, and some have recreation facilities such as playing fields, volleyball, horseshoes, trails and more.
Kentucky law prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public places and prohibits open containers of alcohol.
Cumberland Ranger District - Cave Run Area |
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| Name | Fees |
Facilities |
| Longbow | No |
Toilet, water, hiking |
| Clear Creek | No |
Toilet, water, hiking |
| Boat Gunnel Branch | No |
Toilet, picnic shelter, hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing |
| Billy Branch | No |
Toilet, wildlife viewing, fishing |
| Twin Knobs West * | Restrooms, water, picnic shelter, hiking, wildlife viewing, beach, fishing. Recreation Schedule and Fees (pdf). | |
| Twin Knobs East * | Fee |
Restrooms, water, picnic shelter, hiking, wildlife viewing, beach, fishing. Recreation Schedule and Fees (pdf). |
| *For reservations, please call (606) 784-8498 | ||
Cumberland Ranger District - Red River Gorge |
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| Grays Arch | No |
Toilet, scenic overlook, hiking |
| Sky Bridge | No |
Toilet, scenic overlook, hiking |
| Cottage Furnace | No |
Hiking |
| For more information on Cumberland Picnic Areas... | ||
London Ranger District |
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| S-Tree | No |
Toilet, picnic shelter, hiking |
| Turkey Foot | No |
Toilet, hiking, fishing |
| Flatwoods | No |
Toilet, hiking, fishing |
| Bald Rock | No |
Toilet, water, hiking |
| Rockcastle | No |
Toilet, water, picnic shelter, hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing |
| Laurel Bridge ** | No |
Toilet, picnic shelter, hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing |
| **Special Use Permit fee for Reservations. Call (606) 864-4163 | ||
| For more information on London Picnic Areas... | ||
Stearns Ranger District |
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| Alpine | No |
Toilet, picnic shelter, hiking |
| Natural Arch | Fee |
Toilet, water, picnic shelter, scenic overlook, hiking |
| Hemlock Grove | No |
Toilet, picnic shelter, hiking, fishing |
| For more information on Stearns Picnic Areas... | ||
Redbird Ranger District |
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| Big Double Creek | No |
Toilet, hiking, fishing |
| Cawood Recreation Area | No |
Toilet, hiking |
| For more information on Redbird Picnic Areas... | ||
Kentucky law prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public places and open containers of alcohol.
Author: Recreation Staff
Last Updated:
January 28, 2011
