Boat Gunnel Group Campground
Boat Gunnel Group Campground is a national forest group campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.09927, -83.50235
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
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Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Boat Gunnel Group Campground
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 home to Kentucky's state record Muskie. This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. Recreation Nearby Twin Knobs Campground offers a boat ramp and beach. Scenic foot trails in the area include the Boat Gunnel Shoreline Trail, the Oak Ridge Trail and the Wildlife Trail. Facilities Boat Gunnel Group Campground offers a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, picnic shelter, horseshoe pit and drinking water. The camping area accommodates large groups of up to 100 people and is available by reservation only. The picnic shelter is equipped with a grill, serving table and electricity. Natural Features The Daniel Boone National Forest embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. The forest lies within the Cumberland Plateau, where steep forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the land in this region. Cave Run Lake is in the Cumberland District in the northernmost part of the forest. The lake is surrounded by the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky. Nearby Attractions The Morehead Office Visitor Center offers information about the Daniel Boone National Forest in addition to interpretive exhibits. A popular attraction within the Daniel Boone Nat
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 117 designated routes (84 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Gunnel Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Twin Knobs Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Twin Knobs Recreation Area | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Twin Knobs West Group Use Area | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Twin Knobs Campground | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.