Can you reserve a site at Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use?

Yes, Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use

Activity pass ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Daniel Boone National Forest (NF) · Open Access

776 ft
Elevation

Billy Branch Picnic Area Kiosk — Photo: US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Billy Branch Picnic Area provides Forest visitors picnicking facilities along the scenic shores of Cave Run Lake. Billy Branch is open year-round (weather dependent) offering multiple picnic sites with pedestal grills, tables, trash receptables, and vault toilets. Adjacent trails lead to panoramic lakeshore views.

The day pass is only good for the day purchased and permits the use of parking, toilets, picnic sites, and trails.

Getting there

38.10365, -83.51261 · 38°6'13.1"N 83°30'45.4"W

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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, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Cave Run Lake view from Billy Branch Picnic Area — Photo: US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

View of Cave Run Lake from Billy Branch Picnic Area — Photo: US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use

Can you reserve a site at Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use?: Yes, Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Camping near Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use

Boat Gunnel Group Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Knobs Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cave Run Dam Tailwater 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Claylick Boat-In Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Knobs Recreation Area 0.9 mi · Campground
Cumberland District 1.5 mi · Facility
Zilpo Recreation Area 2.3 mi · Campground
Claylick Boat Ramp 4 mi · Facility
Clear Creek Campground 5.6 mi · Campground
Clear Creek Shooting Range Day Use 6 mi · Activity pass
Paragon Dispersed Camping Area 7.4 mi · Campground

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Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.