Twin Knobs Campground
Twin Knobs Campground is a national forest campground in Kentucky. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.09472, -83.51694
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 606-780-7818
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Twin Knobs Campground
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 conifer and deciduous trees. The recreation area includes two reservable group picnic areas. Group camping is also available. Recreation Summer amphitheater programs and scheduled campground activities provide family fun and entertainment. The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball hoops and horseshoe pits. There is a boat ramp and beach. Popular lake activities include fishing, swimming, motor boating, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. Scenic foot trails include the 2.5-mile Twin Knobs Shoreline Trail and the 1.5-mile Knob Overlook Trail. Facilities There is a variety of different camp sites that include paved spurs that can accommodate any size RV, picnic tables, fire rings and grills. Some sites have electric hookups. Facilities include bathhouses with showers, drinking water and flush toilets. The bathhouses and some picnic areas are accessible. 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
Cell coverage
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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
- 115 designated routes (82 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Knobs Recreation Area | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Twin Knobs Recreation Area | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Twin Knobs West Group Use Area | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Boat Gunnel Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.9 mi | — | Electric |
| Boat Gunnel Group Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.