Daniel Boone National Forest

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Daniel Boone National Forest campgrounds are widely praised for their spacious, clean, and well-maintained sites set in beautiful natural surroundings, including lakes and hiking trails. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, family-friendly and peaceful atmosphere, and good access to outdoor recreational activities. Common positive themes include privacy between campsites, access to water activities, and scenic wooded environments. Areas needing improvement frequently mentioned are maintenance inconsistencies with bathrooms, showers, and water spigots; limited electric and water hookups; noise disturbances from neighbors or nearby roads; reservation and management challenges; and issues with pests like ticks and poison ivy. Despite these concerns, the forest remains a favored destination for camping and outdoor experiences.

Clean, spacious, and well-maintained campsites

Friendly and helpful staff and camp hosts

Access to lakes, hiking trails, and outdoor activities

Family-friendly, peaceful, and scenic environment

Private sites with good shade and natural beauty

Maintenance issues with bathrooms, showers, and water spigots

Limited electric and water hookups at many sites

Noise disturbances from other campers and nearby roads

Reservation system and management inconsistencies

Pest problems including ticks and poison ivy

2,444 reviews

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Marc B

Campground:Koomer Ridge Campground

Loop:Koomer Ridge

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Reviewed 7 days ago

The only thing I didn't like was the fire ring. The one I had was probably 2 Feet tall.. If they are going to use the tall fire rings, they should make sure that the grates both work properly. Which they did not. Also it is difficult to start a fire with such a tall ring. Otherwise the spot was great. Close to bath house, but not to close and close to water. There were a lot of trees, not like on the loops where sites are closer together and not a shady.

Tim H

Campground:Twin Knobs Campground

Loop:J

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

Spent a weekend of perfect weather, a beautiful lake, professional service and kids Trick or Treating thru the park. The town of Morehead was friendly and Eastern Kentucky Appalachia is stunning. I plan to bring my boat down next time

Greta P

Campground:Twin Knobs Campground

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

Stayed in A40 Camp site was clean and in perfect condition on arrival. Bathrooms were extremely clean. Everyone was so nice. The haunted trail was amazing and well worth the effort of everyone involved. We had a very fun relaxing time. Can’t wait to come back next year.

Russell M

Campground:Zilpo Daniel Boone Nat. For.

Loop:D Loop

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

The campground was clean and quiet. The cabin was in perfect condition. Note that mattresses were actually provided for the bunk beds, even though the description said they were not. The only thing I did not like was the new campfire "rings", which are so tall (around two feet) that it's difficult to see the fire down below.

Dave S

Campground:Twin Knobs Campground

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

We always love coming to Twin Knobs. We stayed in loop B this visit and the Host was doing an amazing job at keeping the loop spotless. We saw him out and about working numerous times. Thank you Outdoor Recreation!

TIMOTHY F

Campground:Twin Knobs Campground

Loop:J

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

We always enjoy our stay there but some of the lots could use a little more gravel on them but that would be my only complaint Thanks

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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 18% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 2 years of reservations.