Boat Gunnel Group Campground
Campground · Kentucky · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 743 ft
- Elevation
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 National Forest is the Red River Gorge Geological Area, which features more than 100 natural sandstone arches.The facts
- Season: First Friday in March – First Sunday in November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Boat Gunnel Group Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Gunnel | BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Electric | — | Paved | Lakefront | — | 100 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.09927, -83.50235 · 38°5'57.4"N 83°30'8.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 46 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 68 | 56 | 45 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 35 | 29 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Boat Gunnel Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
- Yes, Boat Gunnel Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Boat Gunnel Group Campground have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Boat Gunnel Group Campground.
- Does Boat Gunnel Group Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Boat Gunnel Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Boat Gunnel Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Boat Gunnel Group Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $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.
Camping near Boat Gunnel Group Campground
- Twin Knobs Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cave Run Dam Tailwater 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Claylick Boat-In Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use 0.6 mi · Activity pass
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area 0.6 mi · Campground
- Zilpo Recreation Area 1.8 mi · Campground
- Cumberland District 2.1 mi · Facility
- Claylick Boat Ramp 3.4 mi · Facility
- Clear Creek Campground 5.9 mi · Campground
- Clear Creek Shooting Range Day Use 6.2 mi · Activity pass
- Paragon Dispersed Camping Area 6.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Email vista@vista-rec.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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