Daniel boone national forest mt vernon, ky government. Some gated side roads may be opened for seasonal hunts. View printable map pdf daniel boone national forest hunting web site. This map is essential for any exploration of the st, whether it is for a thru hike or a day hike. Daniel boone national forest travel guide at wikivoyage.
Large jpg download lowres hiking map large pdf description. Daniel boone national forest hiking map natural atlas. Redbird wma kentucky department of fish and wildlife. The land is characterized by steep forested ridges dissected by narrow ravines and over 3,400 miles of sandstone cliffs. Daniel boone national forest has 146 trails in the vicinity, including 144 hiking trails, 142 for walking and 144 for other activities. Red river gorge geological area, daniel boone national forest. Official trails are shown for the the daniel boone national forest and big south fork. Whether you just need to know where to camp nearby or you want to plan a free camping road trip, weve got you covered. Sheltowee trace n w s e sugar tree hollow trail to london c ra. Daniel boone national forest is located in an area of salt lick that travelers like for its university setting.
The forest is noted for its scenery and historic sites, including waterfalls, rock shelters and a possible daniel boone hut site. Spanning more than two million acres and 21 counties, the daniel boone national forest in kentucky is a hidden gem just waiting for you to explore. The daniel boone backcountry byway dbbb is a high clearance 4wd route comprised of improved and unimproved county and public roads over 100 miles long centered around the scenic red river gorge and daniel boone national forest in eastern kentucky. Best waterfall trails in daniel boone national forest alltrails. Historic boone tavern, holiday inn express berea, and holiday inn express williamsburg are some of the popular hotels in daniel boone national forest. Best views trails in daniel boone national forest alltrails. You can simply use your smart phones gps to find camping near you or even use our trip planner to plan your route from coast to coast. Detailed descriptions of campgrounds in the daniel boone national forest. Pisgah cooperative bell farm bell farm horse camp stepping rock bald knob white oak junction yamacraw bridge bandy creek white pine. Originally named the cumberland nf in 1937, the current proclamation boundary is nearly 2,100,000 acres, but private land tracts are littered throughout the forest and the forest service manages 706,000 acres.
Daniel boone national forest is located in kentucky and encompasses over 707,000 acres. Portions open during quota elk hunts to persons who possess the appropriate elk hunting permit. Daniel boone national forest map kentucky mapcarta. Partner project focus chattahoocheeoconee national forest brook trout habitat inventory daniel boone national forest mining impacts on. The daniel boone national forest is located in kentuckys eastern coalfield, a region that is second to noneboth in the rugged beauty of its natural arches, caves, and rock shelters.
Why a trip to daniel boone forest is a must for adventure. Map showing the location of daniel boone national forest. But id hazard only the most outdoorsy, bear grillsadmiring, ionlyownmerrellhikingshoes type folk actually know where it is. The usda forest service, southern research station, catt is headquartered in blacksburg, va pink circle. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play.
Daniel boone national forest the daniel boone national forest is located along the cumberland plateau in the appalachian foothills of eastern kentucky. Daniel boone national forest kentucky department of fish. The 10 best daniel boone national forest hotels where to. Beautiful mountains and a sparkling lake surround the 700acre twin knobs campground. This format can be viewed within your browser or printed out on your printer. Exploring and camping in daniel boone national forest. Road access within the wma is provided by the zilpo scenic byway fr 918 north of fr 129, buck creek rd fr 918a that loops around to meet zilpo scenic byway and leatherwood rd fr 129. Displaying daniel boone national forest laurel river lake map. If youve been wanting to explore the backwoods part of daniel boone national forest sans huge, busy campgrounds, paragon dispersed camping area is your best bet. The name of the forest was changed in 1966 in honor of the explorer daniel boone. State forest and park daniel boone national forest kentucky tenness e yamacraw bridge yahoo falls scenic area alum ford uv 1651.
For more specific information related to the daniel boone national forest, please visit their local home page. The longest trail in daniel boone national forest is sheltowee trace a wellknown trail measuring 40. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Top 10 hotels closest to daniel boone national forest in. Forest service schedule of proposed actions for the daniel boone national forest. National forest redbird wma boone forestlands wma wells hunting access area buckhorn lake h a l r o g e r s p k w y. If you randomly plop your finger down on a map of kentucky, there. This area is only open during the quota hunt on the second saturday in december during oddnumbered years for mobilityimpaired persons. Established in 1937, it includes 708,000 acres 287,000 ha of federally owned land within a 2,100,000 acres 850,000 ha proclamation bounty. Although he also became a businessman, soldier and politician who represented three different counties in the virginia general assembly following the american revolutionary war. The daniel boone national forest is a national forest in kentucky. Map 1 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources.
Information on travel management direction on other. Map chippewa national forest, minnesota library of congress. It is a forest that, once experienced, will stay with you. October 22 september 26, 1820 was an american pioneer, explorer, woodsman, and frontiersman whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the united states.
Best trails in daniel boone national forest kentucky. Largely unregulated before 1977, coal mining has been a boom or bust. Media in category daniel boone national forest the following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. A short video of my recent camping trip to cave run lake and daniel boone national forest. Usda forest service caring for the land and serving people. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. An insiders guide to the daniel boone national forest. Usda forest service sopa daniel boone national forest. Established in 1937, it was originally named the cumberland national forest, after the core region called the cumberland purchase unit. Map 1 map 2 map 4 map 5 kentucky department of fish. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. Our maps include all official trails in the daniel boone national forest, red river gorge geological area, big south fork national river and recreation area, cumberland falls and natural bridge state resort parks. The wma is surrounded by the daniel boone national forest and cave run lake.
Map 7 map 1 map 3 map 6 map 2 map 4 map 5 hyden harlan bledsoe manchester clay leslie harlan bell knox perry perry owsley redbird wma daniel boone national forest asher hunting access area elk forest wma kentenia state forest c. Kentucky afield destinations article spring 2006 explore the area with our interactive map. On these forests, use or possession of a motor vehicle inconsistent with these designations is prohibited under 36 cfr 261. Theres a small number of premarked sites here, all within the cumberland ranger district and near cave run lake. Current web map we host an interactive web map that users with mobile devices and a data connection can use to locate themselves on the trace via gps. Daniel boone national forest views map view full map. Daniel boone national forest cave map view full map. Big south fork national river and recreation area map. Daniel boone national forest vision of interactive session. The daniel boone national forest maintains over 706,000 acres in 21 counties of eastern kentucky, stretching from morehead to the tennessee border. The daniel boone national forest originally the cumberland national forest is a national forest in kentucky. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is gray h which is approximately 9 miles away and has an elevation of 1,250 feet 144 feet higher than daniel boone national forest. Daniel boone national forest is the only national forest completely within the boundary of kentucky. Daniel boone backcountry byway southern four wheel drive. They include information such as directions, trail maps, descriptions, and conditions to expect. The pdf file format allows documents to be saved in one common format that is downloadable by anyone. Camping in daniel boone national forest natural atlas. Daniel boone national forest laurel river lake map. During the 1960s, a new movement to rename the national forest took place. Displaying daniel boone national forest cumberland district map.
The daniel boone national forest stretches over 708,000 acres of land in eastern kentucky. This report is designed to be used in a facilitated workshop. Know the trail before entering the forest where there will be no cell service to refresh this trail map. Looking for a great trail in daniel boone national forest, kentucky. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under 36 cfr 212. Night hunting for coyotes is prohibited on kentucky lands managed by the daniel boone national forest, including wildlife management areas wmas located within its boundaries.
Suggestions for hikes in daniel boone national forest. Forest s ervic distict office yahoo arch markers arch stearns whitley city yahoo falls princess fa ls lick creek falls big creek buzzard rock 1. And forest daniel boone national forest scott state forest private property private property private property private property property private property c u m b e r l a n d a l n p l a t e a u monticello mt. It was better than the helicopter trip through the grand canyon. You can find printed maps for your adventure on the sheltowe trace.
Download the highresolution version in hikepack for free and use it completely offline. There was only one other site occupied, and it was for only one night though they left enough trash for a week. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that expedia offers in the area. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation.
Daniel boone national forest national park service. While sitting at a lexington bar drinking craft bourbon, a local strongly suggested that i drive one hour east to the daniel boone national forest. State forest and park daniel boone national forest kentucky tenness e to jamestown blue heron bear creek horse camp uv 1651 uv 742 uv 742 uv 1470 slavens branch devils jump overlook blue heron overlook bear creek overlook worley big south fork railway. Get an overview of the hunting areas with interactive map. The daniel boone national forest covers 708,000 acres of rugged forest land in 21 counties of eastern and southern kentucky. Encompassing part of the cumberland plateau and appalachian mountains, daniel boone national forest has two wilderness areas and several reservoirs. Mountain bike trails near daniel boone national forest. Daniel boone national forest cumberland district map.
Daniel boone national forest is located in kentucky and encompasses over 707,000 acres of mostly rugged terrain. Daniel boone national forest is one of the countrys great natural wonders. Best cave trails in daniel boone national forest alltrails. Daniel boone, the adventurer, called the eastern mountains of kentucky the land of eden. Daniel boone national forest winchester all you need to.
The dbbb is of moderate difficulty and open to licensed vehicles only. The name was changed to the daniel boone national forest in 1966. Best nature trips trails in daniel boone national forest. Created on february 23, 1937 as the cumberland national forest. Welcome to our nifty map of daniel boone national forest and red river gorge. Ataya wma buckhorn lake wma wells hunting access area burchellbeech creek wma kentucky ridge forest wma h a l r o. Johnson signed a proclamation so renaming the forest in 1966. National geographics trails illustrated map of big south fork national river and recreation area is a perfect guide for all recreation activities in this stunning area, whether hiking, biking, exploring, rafting, climbing, camping, or horseback riding. Daniel boone national forest topo map in clay county, kentucky. Daniel boone national forest national forest foundation. Even today the grandeur and beauty of this area in the daniel boone national forest retains a land of eden quality.
Forest visitor maps provide an overview of recreational opportunities including campgrounds, picnic areas. Best camping in and near daniel boone national forest. The kentucky senate passed a resolution in 1966 urging the forest service to change the name to daniel boone national forest, and president lyndon b. Daniel boone national forest the daniel boone national forest is a national forest in kentucky. Fyi trail closed temporarily because it part of big. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Schedule of proposed actions are available on this website in both pdf portable document format and html page format. Explore your national forests and grasslands with the new and improved visitor map 2.
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