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Cumberland District 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351 606-784-6428 Directions From I-64, take the KY 801 exit, exit 133 and turn right onto KY 801. Go 2.9 miles toward Farmers, where KY 801 intersects with US 60 at a 4-way stop. Go straight ahead and then go 8.4 miles and turn right into the campground entrance. Parking Parking at the campsites, cabin, store, beach and bath houses. Seasonal Phone 606-780-7818 Open Dates Open April thru October. Call for exact dates. Camping Fees U.S. Fee Area. See Recreation Schedule and Fees. Pay at entrance. 213 Tent and RV Sites First Come, First Serve Sites: 55 Single, 14 Double 59 Single Electric; 22 Double Electric Reservable Sites: 21 Single, 9 Double, 22 Single Electric, 11 Double Electric Restrooms Flush toilets & showers Water Centrally located Electric At some sites Waste Disposal Dump stations near loop entrances. Boat Ramp For camper use only. U.S. Department of Agriculture | Forest Service Southern Region | Daniel Boone National Forest http://www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Guides like this are available at fs.usda.gov/dbnf. 4/1/2014 Located on Cave Run Lake, Twin Knobs Recreation Area is a 700-acre campground on Cumberland Ranger District. Campsites are developed to accommodate RVs and tent camping. The campground facilities include bath houses with showers and flush toilets; three group-use areas; scenic foot trails with overlooks; and nearby boat ramps with vehicle and boat trailer parking. There are three Group Use Areas: East (capacity up to 100 persons), West (capacity up to 180 persons), and Tent Area (capacity up to 60 persons) The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball goals and horseshoe pits. A sandy beach with a roped swimming area offers visitors a spectacular view of the lake. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The beach and bath house are accessible. Boats are allowed outside of the swimming area. The store offers food, snacks, ice, fishing licenses, bait and tackle, and camping supplies. The campsites may be reserved by visiting the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) website at www.recreation.gov. Call toll-free 877-444-6777 (877-833-6777 for the hearing impaired). Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance.

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Cumberland District2375 KY 801 SouthMorehead, KY 40351606-784-6428

DirectionsFrom I-64, take the KY 801 exit, exit 133 and turn right onto KY 801. Go 2.9 miles toward Farmers, where KY 801 intersects with US 60 at a 4-way stop. Go straight ahead and then go 8.4 miles and turn right into the campground entrance.

ParkingParking at the campsites, cabin, store, beach and bath houses.

Seasonal Phone606-780-7818

Open DatesOpen April thru October.Call for exact dates.

Camping Fees U.S. Fee Area. See Recreation Schedule and Fees. Pay at entrance.

213 Tent and RV SitesFirst Come, First Serve Sites:

55 Single, 14 Double59 Single Electric; 22 Double Electric

Reservable Sites: 21 Single, 9 Double, 22 Single Electric, 11 Double Electric

RestroomsFlush toilets & showers

WaterCentrally located

ElectricAt some sites

Waste DisposalDump stations near loop entrances.

Boat RampFor camper use only.

U.S. Department of Agriculture | Forest ServiceSouthern Region | Daniel Boone National Foresthttp://www.fs.usda.gov/dbnfUSDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Guides like this are available atfs.usda.gov/dbnf.4/1/2014

Located on Cave Run Lake, Twin Knobs Recreation Area is a 700-acre campground on Cumberland Ranger District. Campsites are developed to accommodate RVs and tent camping. The campground facilities include bath houses with showers and flush toilets; three group-use areas; scenic foot trails with overlooks; and nearby boat ramps with vehicle and boat trailer parking. There are three Group Use Areas: East (capacity up to 100 persons), West (capacity up to 180 persons), and Tent Area (capacity up to 60 persons)

The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball goals and horseshoe pits. A sandy beach with a roped swimming area offers visitors a spectacular view of the lake. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The beach and bath house are accessible. Boats are allowed outside of the swimming area.

The store offers food, snacks, ice, fishing licenses, bait and tackle, and camping supplies.

The campsites may be reserved by visitingthe National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) website at www.recreation.gov. Call toll-free 877-444-6777 (877-833-6777 for the hearing impaired). Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance.

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All outdoor activities have inherent risks and you may encounter a variety of unexpected and/or dangerous conditions. It is your responsibility to be informed and take precautions. Learn more at www.fs.usda.gov/r8.

Storing Your Food and Trash in

Bear CountryVisitors in developed sites must store food, garbage and other odorous items that may attract bears in a bear-resistant container, inside their vehicle, or in an enclosed hard-body trailer.

Store food and trash in closed motor vehicle with a solid top or a closed hard-body trailer.

Put trash in a bear-resistant trash can or other receptacle provided by the Forest Service.

Store food, trash and other bear attractants in a bear-resistant container.

RULES AND REGULATIONS• Payment must be made within 30 minutes after obtaining a site.

• Up to 6 people may stay at a single site and up to 12 people may stay at a double site. All camping equipment must be on tent pads.

• Park vehicles in designated areas only. Only 2 vehicles may park at a single site and no more than 4 vehicles at a double site. Do not park on grass, along roadside, or in unoccupied areas. All vehicles and boat trailers must be parked at your own campsite, or in designated parking areas. Only boats owned by registered campers are permitted.

• All campsite spurs are back-in type. Do not damage the road shoulder by trying to pull straight in.

• Refunds will not be granted when a visitor leaves because of inclement weather, has been evicted for disciplinary reasons, or for a portion of a day after 1 p.m., except in an emergency situation where the campground or part of the campground must be closed. Authorized refunds will be made by mail.

• Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. No visitors are permitted during these hours except those camping here.

• Check out time is 1:00 p.m.

• Fires must be contained in grills or stoves.

• Extension cords may not be plugged in at the rest rooms.

• Pets must be kept on a leash.

• Speed limit is 10 mph on campground roads.

• At the beach, children under 12 must be accompanied byan adult. No lifeguard on duty. Glass prohibited at beach.

ABOUT THIS CAMPGROUNDTwin Knobs is managed by Thousand Trails in cooperation with the Daniel Boone National Forest. Neither the federal government nor the concessionaire are responsible for any loss or damage to personal property. If you have any questions regarding the rules of this facility please feel free to speak with the host in your loop or at the Entrance Station.

Consumption of alcohol and open containers of alcohol are prohibited.

No swimming, fishing or wading at boat ramps, courtesy docks and marinas.

Don't Move Firewood. Obtain your firewood near your destination to avoid the spread of pests. Using firewood from outside the area can threaten native trees and forests. Firewood from outside the area is not recommended as some states have quarantines in effect and firewood movement is illegal. Visit don'tmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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