fadedoak
I'm desperately looking for good rustic camping for the middle of march.
I'm tired of poking around and looking for some good advice from anyone who has wandered through the area.
Answer
The Daniel Boone National Forest is probably the best place. It stretches from eastern Wayne County on the Tennessee border at the western rim of the Cumberland Plateau--all the way to Rowan County in the northeastern part of the state. Campgrounds are found all over--many of them in areas that are more wild and remote than others. The most isolated places are down near the Tennessee border in Wayne and McCreary Counties in the Big South Fork National Recreational Area. This area, as well as several others, offer recreational activites. Another place, somewhat less wild, is Red River Gorge. There are developed campgrounds in the Red River Gorge (Koomer Ridge); Laurel River Lake (Holly Bay and Grove); Cave Run Lake (Twin Knobs and Zilpo). But there are also an abundance of primitive campgrounds, such as S-Tree in Jackson County. However, some places (S-Tree is a good example) don't have a lot of hiking trails and such.
The Redbird Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest sits apart from the remainder of the fForest. It is located even further in the mountains in an area where there is a lot of coal mining. However, this area also has an abundance of wildlife not seen as often in the main tract of the National Forest, such as black bears and elk.
At the western end of the state of Kentucky sits the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area which straddles the two huge lakes (Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley) created by the impoundments of the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. This is flat country, to be sure, and lacks the ruggedness of the Daniel Boone National Forest. But nevertheless it is a wild area with no towns or settlements located within its boundaries.
The Daniel Boone National Forest is probably the best place. It stretches from eastern Wayne County on the Tennessee border at the western rim of the Cumberland Plateau--all the way to Rowan County in the northeastern part of the state. Campgrounds are found all over--many of them in areas that are more wild and remote than others. The most isolated places are down near the Tennessee border in Wayne and McCreary Counties in the Big South Fork National Recreational Area. This area, as well as several others, offer recreational activites. Another place, somewhat less wild, is Red River Gorge. There are developed campgrounds in the Red River Gorge (Koomer Ridge); Laurel River Lake (Holly Bay and Grove); Cave Run Lake (Twin Knobs and Zilpo). But there are also an abundance of primitive campgrounds, such as S-Tree in Jackson County. However, some places (S-Tree is a good example) don't have a lot of hiking trails and such.
The Redbird Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest sits apart from the remainder of the fForest. It is located even further in the mountains in an area where there is a lot of coal mining. However, this area also has an abundance of wildlife not seen as often in the main tract of the National Forest, such as black bears and elk.
At the western end of the state of Kentucky sits the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area which straddles the two huge lakes (Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley) created by the impoundments of the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. This is flat country, to be sure, and lacks the ruggedness of the Daniel Boone National Forest. But nevertheless it is a wild area with no towns or settlements located within its boundaries.
Good summer camps in kentucky?
Melody Nig
I am 15 and I need help finding a survival or hunting camp in Kentucky. Preferably near Lexington or Johnson County. One that is coed or girls only. I want to learn how to hunt and/or learn some survival skills. Please list some good camps. And price range under $200.
Answer
Under $200: visit a National Forest and go dispersed camping until you learn how to survive.
The Daniel Boone National Forest is located along the Cumberland Plateau in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky.The forest encompasses over 707,000 acres of mostly rugged terrain. The land is characterized by steep forested ridges dissected by narrow ravines and over 3,400 miles of sandstone cliffs.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Back-Country Camping
Do I need camping permit if I want to camp somewhere other than a developed campground such as those listed above?
YES. If you are age 18 or older you must be in possession of a backcountry camping permit.
Does each person in my group need a camping permit?
YES. Each person in your group that is age 18 or older must have a backcountry camping permit. Campers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How long can I stay in a backcountry campsite?
You may stay 14 consecutive days. After the 14 consecutive days, you must leave and move at least one mile in distance from that camp site and not return for a minimum of seven days.
Where can I camp?
Almost anywhere in LBL! There are only a few places that you may not camp overnight. Camping is not allowed in cemeteries; picnic areas; Brandon Spring Group Center; the Environmental Education Area; and within 200 yards of the Trace, Highway 68/80, Mulberry Flat, Silver Trail, and Fort Henry roads.
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
100 Van Morgan Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
270-924-2000
800-525-7077
LBLInfo@fs.fed.us
Under $200: visit a National Forest and go dispersed camping until you learn how to survive.
The Daniel Boone National Forest is located along the Cumberland Plateau in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky.The forest encompasses over 707,000 acres of mostly rugged terrain. The land is characterized by steep forested ridges dissected by narrow ravines and over 3,400 miles of sandstone cliffs.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Back-Country Camping
Do I need camping permit if I want to camp somewhere other than a developed campground such as those listed above?
YES. If you are age 18 or older you must be in possession of a backcountry camping permit.
Does each person in my group need a camping permit?
YES. Each person in your group that is age 18 or older must have a backcountry camping permit. Campers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How long can I stay in a backcountry campsite?
You may stay 14 consecutive days. After the 14 consecutive days, you must leave and move at least one mile in distance from that camp site and not return for a minimum of seven days.
Where can I camp?
Almost anywhere in LBL! There are only a few places that you may not camp overnight. Camping is not allowed in cemeteries; picnic areas; Brandon Spring Group Center; the Environmental Education Area; and within 200 yards of the Trace, Highway 68/80, Mulberry Flat, Silver Trail, and Fort Henry roads.
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
100 Van Morgan Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
270-924-2000
800-525-7077
LBLInfo@fs.fed.us
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