Boat Gunnel Group Campground
in Daniel Boone National Forest
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- Not published
- Sites
- 1
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- Not published
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBoat Gunnel Group Campground
Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District . This campground features a bathhouse, picnic shelter and horseshoe pit. The camping area accommodates groups by reservation only at www.recreation.gov . The picnic shelter is equipped with a grill, serving table and electricity. Cave Run Lake is nestled among the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky. Built for flood protection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this 8,270 lake provides flood protection to the lower Licking River valley and supplies water to area communities, improves water flow conditions on the Licking River, and offers habitat for many species of fish and wildlife. The lake is known for its excellent muskie fishing. Nearby Trails: • Boat Gunnel Shoreline Trail #1206 • Oak Ridge Trail #1208 • Wildlife Habitat Trail #1215 Nearby Facilities: • Boat Gunnel Picnic Area • Shallow Flats Fishing Site
Before you go
Season
First Friday in March – First Sunday in November
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$130/night (100 person capacity). Recreation Permits and Passes
Accessibility
The restroom facilities, bathhouse, picnic shelter and picnic tables meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
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