Daniel Boone National Forest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national forest in Kentucky
About Daniel Boone National Forest
The Daniel Boone National Forest stretches over708,000 acres (287,000 hectares)of land in eastern Kentucky. It was created on February 23, 1937 as the Cumberland National Forest, comprising 350,000 acres. The name was changed to the Daniel Boone National Forest in 1966. The forest has grown to its present size primarily through the acquisition of land from coal and timber companies. The forest lies within the Cumberland Plateau, where steep forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the land.
Top Attractions in Daniel Boone National Forest
Explore the best things to see and do in Daniel Boone National Forest:
- ★Cave Run Lake
- ★Laurel River Lake
- ★Red River Gorge Geological Area
Where to Stay in Daniel Boone National Forest
- 🏨Bee Rock Campground
- 🏨Clear Creek Campground
- 🏨Great Meadows Campground
- 🏨Grove Campground
- 🏨Holly Bay Campground
- 🏨Koomer Ridge Campground
Daniel Boone National Forest Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including:
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