Daniel Boone National Forest
All Forest offices will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026, in recognition of Columbus Day. Offices will resume normal hours of operation Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Daniel Boone National Forest
From October 2026 through September 2027, survey interviewers will be conducting National Visitor Use Monitoring surveys of Daniel Boone National Forest visitors around the Forest. Surveys are voluntary and all responses are confidential. Surveys take roughly 15 minutes to complete. Survey sites…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Laurel River Lake levels recently dropped approx. 9 ft below normal summer pool. Water access walkways and boat ramps may be steeper than usual, and potential unusable, until water levels rise.Check current lake levels for Laurel River Lake before planning your visit. Normal summer pool is 1015…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Scott Creek Boat Ramp on Cave Run Lake will be inaccessible Thursday, July 30 from 8-9 a.m. while a boat owner replaces the roof on their house boat.
Daniel Boone National Forest
The Redbird Ranger District Office in Big Creek, KY does not have phone or internet service at this time and is unable to process map or pass sales. For visitor information, contact the Daniel Boone National Forest Supervisor's Office or stop by the Redbird Ranger District Office Monday through…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Logging operations have begun near Redbird Crest Trail Sections 17-19 as part of the Little Flat Creek Stewardship Project. Ride cautiously on the sections of trail that travel between Trace Branch Road (NFSR-1501C) and KY-2000 in the Mud Lick area of Clay County.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Entering or occupying any portion of the tornado-damaged National Forest System lands in Pulaski and Laurel Counties is prohibited. This closure includes a portion of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail from the intersection of Rockcastle Narrows Trail north to Sinking Creek. See images…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Until further notice, visitor services at the USDA Forest Service office front desk in Winchester, KY, are unavailable. All other Daniel Boone National Forest offices remain open and will continue to provide visitor services during their standard hours. Find the closest Daniel Boone National Forest…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Cliffside Trail #519 between Noes Boat Ramp and Sawyer Boat Ramp is temporarily closed due to downed trees and trail damage.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Extensive storm damage remains on a portion of the Dog Slaughter Falls Trail. Currently, the trail is closed between the two trailheads. The lower trailhead and parking area closest to the falls, remains open for use and is passable to the falls. Please note that the bridge at the lower trailhead…
Daniel Boone National Forest
The Hawk Creek and Sinking Creek suspension bridges, which connect portions of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail near London, KY, are impassable due to storm damage. Hikers will need to wade through the creeks to continue along the trail. As a safety precaution, please do not try to…
Daniel Boone National Forest
The suspension footbridge near KY 715 in the Red River Gorge that connects the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail across the Red River has been damaged by a falling tree. Visitors should not attempt to use the bridge and should plan their recreation activities accordingly.Area(s): Sheltowee…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Using a Forest Service System Road for commercial hauling without first obtaining a permit or authorization is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
The use of metal detectors, electronic apparatuses, or any other devices for the purpose of locating any metal object without a valid permit is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Entry into areas closed for the protection of endangered, threatened, rare, unique, or vanishing species of plants, animals, birds, or fish around Cave Run Lake and Laurel River Lake is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Climbing or rappelling within 300 feet of Sky Bridge, Gray’s Arch, Nada Tunnel, or Chimney Top Rock overlooks is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Going into or upon National Forest System lands of Wildcat Branch, within the Bee Rock Overlook in Laurel County in Kentucky, is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Climbing, rappelling, or otherwise attempting to ascend or descend from cliffs, arches, or other rock formations in the Natural Arch Scenic Area and Three Forks of Beaver Overlook is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Climbing or rappelling or otherwise attempting to ascend or descend from cliffs, arches, or other rock formations at Bee Rock Overlook in Laurel County in Kentucky is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
The use of use of gasoline or diesel-powered motorcraft in non-motorized fishing areas of Cave Run Lake, Carrington Lake, Rebel Trace Lake, Clear Creek Lake, and specified portions of Ramey Creek and Scott Creek is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
1) Motorized use of the White Sulphur OHV Trail System from sunset to sunrise from May 1st to November 30th; 2) Non-motorized use of the White Sulphur OHV Trail System from May 1st to November 30th; 3) Overnight camping within 300 feet of the edge of the White Sulphur OHV Trail System from May 1st…
Daniel Boone National Forest
1) All cross country travel by horses, pack animals, or other livestock within the described area in the Cave Run Lake Trail Guide; 2) leading, using or possessing a saddle or pack animal within the twelve horse trail segments from December 15 to May 15; and 3) non-designated use of the twenty-one…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Hunting or discharging a firearm is prohibited between Kentucky Highway 801 South and Cave Run Lake from the Fern Bluff recreation area to Warix Run Boat Ramp, including the waters of Scott Creek Bay east of the idle speed buoy line between Scott Creek Boat Ramp and Twin Knobs Boat Ramp.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Except for designated sites, camping within 300 feet of National Forest System Road 918 in the Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
1) All entry; 2) discharging a firearm; and 3) hunting, fishing and trapping are prohibited in the described area.
Daniel Boone National Forest
1) Camping within 300 feet of the high water line of the portion of Upper Lake Cumberland, from the Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp upstream on the Laurel River, and from the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail to the administrative boundary between National Forest System and U.S. Army Corps of…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Within Beaver Creek Wilderness, possessing horses or other livestock except on trails designated for such use or as specifically permitted through a special use permit is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Camping or maintaining any campsite or campsites within Bee Rock Recreation Area for more than 14 consecutive days is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Except for designated campsites, camping within 300 feet of National Forest System Road 492 and National Forest System Road 137 is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Except at designated sites, camping within 300 feet of the water’s edge of Cave Run Lake or within 300 feet of any road or trail leading to the water’s edge of Cave Run Lake is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in all areas of the Daniel Boone National Forest:Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove within 100 feet of the base of any cliff, or the back of a rock shelter unless at a designated site;Possession of a controlled substance unless said…
Daniel Boone National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands containing Cave Run Lake and Laurel River Lake:Operating any watercraft on impoundments on waterways administered by the DBNF in violation of rules, regulations or laws established by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to regulate said…
Daniel Boone National Forest
The following acts are prohibited within shooting ranges:Use of all targets including clay, skeet, paintball, or exploding targets except for targets that are made of paper or a retail product specifically designed for target practice;Failure to adhere to posted range safety rules;Firing while…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Entering or being part of a group of more than ten people and/or possessing or using a wagon, cart, bicycle or other vehicle are prohibited in Clifty Wilderness and Beaver Creek Wilderness.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Riding, hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal in violation of posted instructions is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
The following acts are prohibited:Motorized use of the White Sulphur OHV Trail from sunset to sunrise from May 1 to November 30;Non-motorized use of the White Sulphur OHV Trail from May 1 to November 30;Camping within 300 feet of NFSR 918 in the Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area. Camping at…
Daniel Boone National Forest
1) Camping within 300 feet of NFSR 492 and NFSR 137 except for designated campsites; 2) Entering into Railroad Tunnels 7, 8, and 9 located along the old Cincinnati-Southern Railroad; and 3) Possessing horses or other livestock except on trails designated for such use or as specifically permitted…
Daniel Boone National Forest
Except at designated sites, camping within 300 feet of any developed road or trail in the Red River Gorge Geological Area or within 600 feet of Gray’s Arch is prohibited.
Daniel Boone National Forest
The following acts are prohibited within developed recreations areas:Displaying a firearm within a developed recreation site except for cleaning and or transporting to and from vehicle;Camping or maintaining a campsite in a developed recreation area for more than 14 consecutive days without having…