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USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391

Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568

Picnic Areas

The Daniel Boone National Forest features many picnic areas for you to enjoy on our districts (Morehead, Stanton, London, Somerset, Stearns, and Redbird). Some are roadside areas, while others feature more wooded settings, and some have recreation facilities such as playing fields, volleyball, horseshoes, trails and more.

Morehead Ranger District
Name
Fees
 Open Season Facilities
Longbow
No
 Open Year Round
Clear Creek
No
 Open April to October
Boat Gunnel Branch
No
 Open April to October
Billy Branch
No
 Open April to October
Twin Knobs West *
Yes
 Open April to October
Twin Knobs East *
Yes
 Open April to October
*For reservations, please call (606) 784-8498
For more information on Morehead Picnic Areas...

Stanton Ranger District
Grays Arch
No
 Open Year Round
Sky Bridge
No
 Open Year Round
Cottage Furnace
No
 Open Year Round
For more information on Stanton Picnic Areas...

London Ranger District
S-Tree
No
 Open Year Round
Turkey Foot
No
 Open April to November
Flatwoods
No
 Open April to October
Bald Rock
No
 Open April to October
Grove
No
 Open April to October
Rockcastle
No
 March - September
Laurel Bridge **
No
 Open April to October
**Special Use Permit fee for Reservations. Call (606) 864-4163
For more information on London Picnic Areas...

Somerset Ranger District
Alpine
No
 Open April to October
Natural Arch
Yes
 Open April to October
For more information on Somerset Picnic Areas...

Stearns Ranger District
Hemlock Grove
No
 Open Year Round
For more information on Stearns Picnic Areas...

Redbird Ranger District
Big Double Creek
No
 Open April to October
Cawood Recreation Area
No
 Open April to November
For more information on Redbird Picnic Areas...

 

Author: Recreation Staff
Last Updated: March 22, 2005

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