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Exploring your national forest • The Daniel Boone National Forest Dense woodlands, towering has campgrounds, picnic areas and cliffs and plunging waterfalls other developed recreation sites for are just a few of the natural outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. wonders waiting for you to discover. • Nearly 600 miles of trails, including the Sheltowee Trace National The Daniel Boone National Recreation Trail, are open for hikers, Forest extends across the horseback riders, mountain bikers western plateau region of the and off-highway vehicle riders along Appalachian Mountains. Named designated routes. for the adventurous pioneer who once explored these rugged • Cave Run Lake, Laurel River Lake lands, the forest attracts more and the Geological than a million visitors each year. Area are among the most popular attractions. The forest is divided into four ranger districts: Cumberland, • Two wilderness areas, Clifty National forest or London, Stearns and Redbird. Wilderness and Beaver Creek You can contact the districts Wilderness, provide quiet places to national park? enjoy nature and solitude. to learn more about camping, The Daniel Boone National Forest is hiking, boating, hunting, fishing • Five wildlife management areas part of the national forest system. and many other outdoor are managed in cooperation with It spans nearly 709,000 acres across opportunities. the Department of Fish 21 counties of eastern Kentucky. and Wildlife Resources to provide National forests are managed to abundant game and nongame provide our nation with wood, clean populations. water, fish and wildlife, outdoor • Four scenic byways transect the recreation and more. National forest to offer breathtaking scenery Parks are managed by a different and a glimpse of Kentucky’s natural agency, under the U.S. Department history. of Interior, primarily for the preservation of natural and cultural resources. Forest Daniel Boone R8-RG 491 August 2017 Service National Forest Caring for the land and serving people

In 1905, Congress established the Forest Service under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Today, the agency manages and protects 154 national forests and 20 grasslands in 43 states and Puerto Rico. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Job Corps Centers The Daniel Boone National Forest hosts three Job Corps centers – Frenchburg, Pine Knot and Great Onyx. Job Corps is an educational and vocational The Forest Supervisor’s office in training program administered by the U.S. Winchester, Ky., is an information Department of Labor for young adults. Students and administrative office and is learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED not actually in the forest. Call one and get help finding a job. For more information call of the district offices for specific 1-800-733-JOBS or 1-800-733-5627. information about trails and camping near the area you plan on visiting. National forest lands Cumberland Ranger District The public lands that make up the Daniel Boone 2375 KY 801 South National Forest are interspersed with state and Morehead KY 40351 private lands across 21 eastern Kentucky counties. 606-784-6428 The map areas in green represent Gladie Visitor Center national forest lands. 3451 Sky Bridge Road Hwy 715 The national forest boundary lines are Stanton KY 40380 marked with signs and red paint. The 606-663-8100 signs are placed to represent public London Ranger District lands behind the signs. If you need 761 S. Laurel Road to verify boundary line locations, London KY 40744 contact the nearest district 606-864-4163 office. Stearns Ranger District 3320 US 27 North Whitley City KY 42653 606-376-5323 Redbird Ranger District 91 Peabody Road Big Creek KY 40314 National forest land is 606-598-2192 behind trees marked Supervisor’s Office like this. 1700 Bypass Road Winchester KY 40391 Motor Vehicle Use Maps 859-745-3100 These maps show national forest roads and trails that are designated for motorized use. Forest Service travel Website rules and regulations identify vehicle types allowed on www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf each route. For more information, visit the Daniel Boone National Forest website or contact a ranger district office. 2 NOTE: This map is intended to provide general locations and is not an official transportation or trail map. For more detailed road maps, topographical maps or trail guides, please contact a district office. 3 Cumberland Ranger District | 2375 KY 801 S. | Morehead KY 40351 | 606-784-6428

Cave Run Lake Clear Creek Iron Cave Run Lake provides 8,270 acres of Furnace water surface for boating, fishing and In the 1830s, Kentucky ranked third in other water sports. The developed the nation for pig iron production. This campgrounds have sites for tent and historic furnace stands as a reminder RV camping. More than a dozen boat of days long past. A nearby picnic area ramps provide easy lake access. A fee provides a relaxing place for visitors. pass is required to use Alfrey, Claylick, The area is closed during winter Longbow, Poppin Rock and Scott months, but foot travel is welcome all Creek boat ramps. Two marinas offer year. boat rentals, fuel and other supplies. Cave Run Lake Cave Run Lake trails A network of scenic trails are designed for multiple use. All trails are open to hikers year round. Several trails are designated for mountain bikers and horseback riders. Seasonal restrictions apply on some trails. The White Sulphur OHV Trail, a 17- mile system of connecting loops, is open to off-highway vehicles from May 1 to Nov. 30.

Clear Creek Iron Furnace

National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) - For reservations, Pioneer Weapons call 1-877-444-6777 or go online at www.recreation.gov. Wildlife Reservations can be made for summer recreation season only. Management Area Reservation fees apply. Some picnic shelters may be reserved This 7,610-acre tract is set

by calling the Cumberland Ranger Fee Reservations Site at Pay Sites Tent Cabins Picnic Tables Picnic Shelter Restrooms Drinking Water Showers Sites RV Electricity Dump Station Camp Horse Watering Horse Ramp Boat Mooring Boat Beach aside for hunting game with District at 606-784-6428. primitive weapons such as Boat Gunnel Group Use Area l l l l l l l l muzzle-loading firearms, Reserve through NRRS April-Sept. bows and crossbows. Claylick Boat-in Campground l l 13 l l l l l Reduced rates during winter Hunting with modern Clear Creek Campground l l l l l breech-loading firearms is Reduced rates during winter prohibited in this area. Paragon Dispersed Camping 7 l 7 designated campsites Twin Knobs Campground l l 199 l l l l l l l l l l Clear Creek Reserve through NRRS White Sulphur Horse Camp l l l l l Shooting Range Reduced rates during winter Practice your aim with Zilpo Campground l l 166 12 l l l l l l l l l l Cabins & some campsites may be modern or pioneer reserved through NRRS firearms. The facility Billy Branch Picnic Area l l provides four shooting Clear Creek Picnic Area l l l tables with designated Twin Knobs Group Use Areas l l l l l target distances. A day-use Picnic shelters reserved through NRRS; fees vary fee is required. 4 Cumberland Ranger District | 2375 KY 801 S. | Morehead KY 40351 | 606-784-6428

5 Gladie Visitor Center | 3451 Sky Bridge Rd. | Stanton KY 40380 | 606-663-8100

Red River Gorge The Red River Gorge Geological Area provides breathtaking scenery and unique geological features, including hundreds of sandstone arches and miles of towering cliffs. The gorge attracts outdoor recreation enthusiasts year round.

Clifty Wilderness Cliffline in the Red River Gorge Nada Tunnel An interesting way to enter the gorge Clifty Wilderness Hiking trails is through Nada Tunnel along KY 77. In the early 1900s, this one-lane tunnel This 12,646-acre area was designated Nearly 70 miles of hiking trails loop as a wilderness to preserve its wild and interconnect throughout the was developed for railroad transport of timber from the gorge. state and natural beauty. Motorized gorge. Many trails are strenuous due and mechanized equipment, including to rugged terrain. All official trails are bicycles and drones, are prohibited. blazed with white diamond-shaped markers. Motorized vehicles are Koomer Ridge prohibited. Campground Gladie Visitor Center This semi-primitive campground Interpretive exhibits provide a glimpse provides more than 50 campsites for into the past and convey the wild, tent and trailer camping. The sites are natural beauty of the Red River available on a first-come, first-served Gorge. The historic Gladie Cabin is basis. The campground is open year nearby and open to the public during round. A camping fee is required. summer months. Visitor information, maps and permits are available at the center. Gladie Visitor Center

KNOW THE RULES

• Alcohol is prohibited in public places. Under Kentucky law, alcohol consumption in public places is prohibited outside of licensed venues. Please Wolfe County Search and Rescue remember that national forest lands are public lands and state laws are enforced. Dangerous cliffs • Camping and fire-building are prohibited at the base of a cliff or in rock • Stay away from the edge of cliffs. The shelters. Campers must be 100 feet from the base of a cliff and 300 feet rock can be slippery, especially when from any road or trail. wet. • Get your permit for backcountry camping in the gorge. All vehicles must • Avoid setting up camp near the edge display a permit between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Permits are available at local of cliffs. stores, the Gladie Visitor Center and Forest Service office locations. • Don’t hike or venture from your • Food storage is required in bear country. Food, trash and odorous items campsite after dark. Always use your must be stored in bear-resistant containers or suspended off the ground flashlight. when not eating or cooking. For your safety, never store food inside your • Alcohol and cliffs don’t mix. Don’t let tent. Cook and store odorous items at least 100 yards away from your drugs or alcohol ruin your adventure. sleeping area. 6 Gladie Visitor Center | 3451 Sky Bridge Rd. | Stanton KY 40380 | 606-663-8100

7 London Ranger District | 761 S. Laurel Road | London KY 40744 | 606-864-4163

Laurel River Lake More than 5,600 acres of deep, clear water are surrounded by 200 miles of wooded shoreline and sandstone cliffs. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, skiing, scuba diving and other outdoor activities. Several boat ramps, campgrounds, a beach area and two full service marinas provide lake access. A fee pass is required to use the boat ramps at Holly Bay, Grove, Flatwoods, Laurel Bridge and Marsh Branch. High Top and Craigs Creek provide boat ramps at no cost. The boat ramp at Holly Bay Campground is open seasonally and is for registered campers only. Laurel River Lake Waterfalls Camp Wildcat Several scenic waterfalls can be Camp Wildcat is a Civil War found along the trails. Vanhook Falls battlefield site where the plummets nearly 40 feet before first engagement of troops in its waters reach Cane Creek. Dog Kentucky took place. Interpretive Slaughter Falls, considered one of signs located in a pavilion and the most scenic, is 20 feet high and along two trails highlight the nestled in a dense hemlock cove. The events before, during and after Bark Camp Cascades drop water over a the battle. One trail leads to the series of low rock ledges and through top of Hoosier Knob where the massive boulders before flowing into heat of the battle took place. The the Cumberland River. Bark Camp Cascades other trail follows Infantry Ridge and ends at a platform providing an overview of Hospital Rock, a National Recreation Reservation System: For reservations, call rock shelter used as a hospital. 1-877-444-6777 or www. recreation.gov. Reservations can Trails be made for summer recreation season only. Reservation fees More than 100 trail miles will apply. Some picnic shelters may be area US Fee Reservations Site at Pay Sites Tent Picnic Tables Picnic Shelter Restrooms Drinking Water Showers Sites RV Dump Station Electricity Camp Horse Watering Horse Ramp Boat Mooring Boat reserved by calling the district. attract hikers, bikers, horseback riders and off-highway vehicle Bee Rock Campground l l 28 l l l l Along Rockcastle River enthusiasts. Each trail varies in Craigs Creek Group Area length and range of difficulty, Laurel River Lake; reserve through l l l 3 l l l l from short day hikes to multiple- NRRS day backpacking. Grove Campground Laurel River Lake; some campsites l l 56 l l l l l l l may be reserved through NRRS. Access to other Grove Boat-in Campground l l 31 l l l l water bodies Laurel River Lake Holly Bay Campground Bee Rock, Mouth of Laurel Laurel River Lake; some campsites l l 94 l l l l l l l l and Rockcastle boat ramps are may be reserved through NRRS. situated in the upper reaches White Oak Boat-in Campground l l 51 l l l l of Lake Cumberland. The boat Laurel River Lake ramps are located immediately Little Lick Campground l 6 l downstream from two Kentucky Pulaski County Wild and Scenic Rivers, the S-Tree Campground 20 l l l Jackson County Rockcastle and Cumberland rivers. Camping opportunities Turkey Foot Campground 15 l l Jackson County are available at Bee Rock Rockcastle Campground Campground on the Rockcastle 27 l l l l Laurel County River. 8 London Ranger District | 761 S. Laurel Road | London KY 40744 | 606-864-4163

9  Stearns Ranger District | 3320 US 27 N. | Whitley City KY 42653 | 606-376-5323

Natural Arch Shooting ranges Scenic Area Get ready for hunting season or just practice your shooting skills at two The scenic attraction is Natural Arch, locations. Appletree Shooting Range a sandstone masterpiece sculpted by has two large sheltered benches and wind, water and ice that spans nearly target holders at 25, 50 and 100 yards. 100 feet. The area has picnic sites, Keno Shooting Rangehas a 25-yard group picnic shelters, playgrounds, pistol range and a 50-yard and 100- hiking trails and an outdoor yard rifle range. The range is fully amphitheater. A fee is required to use accessible with surfaced walkways, Natural Arch this area. A nearby overlook provides shelters, benches, target holders and a panoramic view of the arch. safety berms. Both shooting ranges This region was once the home are open year round for day use only. and hunting grounds of prehistoric The wilderness offers solitude and A fee pass is required. peoples. To help preserve the area’s adventure in a remote setting. Visitors cultural integrity, leave everything as are free to explore the scenic beauty you find it. The artifacts and cultural of this unique area, but strenuous resources in this area are protected by travel should be expected. The hiking state and federal laws. trails extend across steep terrain. No developed camping facilities are available. Motorized vehicles and mechanized equipment are prohibited within wilderness boundaries.

Barren Fork Horse Camp Keno Shooting Range This popular campground is for horseback riders who enjoy the forest setting. Several interconnecting trails Beaver Creek Wildlife provide miles of riding pleasure. The Management Area campground offers 40 campsites for horse trailers and RVs up to 35 feet. Nearly 18,000 acres in the Beaver Barren Fork Horse Camp Creek watershed are cooperatively managed with the Kentucky * Campgrounds are on a first-come, Department of Fish and Wildlife first-served basis. Picnic area shelters and the Natural Arch amphitheater Resources (fw.ky.gov) for sustainable may be reserved for a fee by calling wildlife populations. The habitat is the Stearns Ranger District at mostly hardwood forest with some 606-376-5323. US Fee Area US Fee Reservations* Site at Pay Sites Tent Picnic Tables Picnic Shelter Restrooms (seasonal) Water Grills Sites RV Camp Horse Watering Horse Amphitheater Fishing Trails Horse open fields. Hunting is permitted with a valid state hunting license and Barren Fork Horse Camp l l 40 l l l l l l l l l l within state-designated seasons. Pay at site or buy annual pass Bell Farm Horse Camp 5 l l l l l l Adjacent to Rock Creek Great Meadows Campground 18 l l l l l l Adjacent to Rock Creek

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Barren Fork Picnic Shelter* l l l l l l Hemlock Grove Picnic Area* l l l l l l Adjacent to Rock Creek Natural Arch Picnic Area* l l l l l l l l l Pay at site or buy annual pass 10 Stearns Ranger District | 3320 US 27 N.| Whitley City KY 42653 | 606-376-5323

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60 US Highway 27 3497 519 State/County Highway

State Park Sawyer Alpine Boat Ramp Campground 751 Picnic Area 1609 896 Horse Camp 27 Sawyer Keno 90 Shelter Shooting Range Beaver Creek Picnic Natural Arch Wilderness Shooting Range Scenic Area 90 90 Boat Ramp 927 90 Parkers Lake Ranger Station 27 Cumberland Falls State 1045 Fee Area Resort Park Barren Fork Horse Camp 700 Stearns Ranger 700 Station 92 700 679

1756 Whitley City 478 Appletree 478 Shooting 791 92 1363 Range Stearns 1470 1673

Bell Farm 742 27 Horse Camp 92 742 Pine Knot Hemlock 592 Grove 1470 Great 167 Meadow 1470 Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 27 11 Redbird Ranger District | 91 Peabody Rd. | Big Creek KY 40314 | 606-598-2192

Redbird Crest Trail The Redbird Crest Trail provides nearly 100 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and off-highway vehicle use. The trail is especially popular with motorized trail riders who enjoy the adventure of riding across rugged terrain. Trailhead parking is available at three locations. The trail is open all year. A fee pass is required. Redbird Crest Trail Wear a helmet and safety gear. Big Double Creek Picnic Area Riding responsibly Big Double Creek is a perfect place for When riding off designated trails, family gatherings and special events. off-highway vehicles can cause soil Tall shade trees line the creek that erosion, spread non-native invasive flows through this area, providing species, damage cultural resource plenty of shade on a hot summer day. sites, destroy wildlife habitat and Each picnic site has a grill and table. create risks to public safety. Please Two nearby fields are available for ride responsibly and stay on trails playing ball or other outdoor sports. designated for motorized use. Keep it Big Double Creek safe, keep it legal, keep on trails and keep the privilege. Cawood Picnic Area Under towering hemlock trees, visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. Each picnic site has a grill and large picnic table. Horseshoe pits provide opportunity for family fun time. Restroom facilities are conveniently located nearby. Cawood once served as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp during the 1930s. Redbird district office Elk (photo by KDFWR) Historic Redbird office Redbird Wildlife The Redbird office was built in 1924 by Fordson Coal Company, a subsidiary Management Area of the Ford Motor Company. It once This 25,529-acre area is wooded with served as living quarters for survey steep slopes. Wildlife openings are crews, engineers and draftsmen. maintained in cooperation with the Crafted by local woodworkers and Kentucky Department of Fish and stonemasons, the building features Wildlife Resources (fw.ky.gov). The handmade wall paneling in walnut, area has nearly 25 miles of multiple- oak, maple and American chestnut. use trail but no developed facilities. It is listed on the National Register of Mobility-impaired access is available Historic Places. with a permit. 12 Redbird Ranger District | 91 Peabody Rd. | Big Creek KY 40314 | 606-598-2192

13 Managing fire

Prescribed fire Wildfires Forest Service firefighters are A wildfire is unplanned and often damaging. well trained and highly skilled at These fires have no set boundaries for fighting wildfires. However, they control, so firefighters must establish control also use fire as a tool to manage lines to contain the fire. Until control lines forest vegetation. Prescribed are developed, wildfires can threaten lives fire is used to improve wildlife and personal property. habitat, reduce forest ground Kentucky law prohibits open burning by fuels, and promote forest private citizens within 150 feet of woodlands health. These fires are planned during state fire seasons - February 15 in advance and set within through April 30 and October 1 through established boundaries. Wind December 15 - except between the hours speed, humidity level and other of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. or when the ground is weather conditions must be just covered with snow (KRS 149.400). right to conduct a prescribed fire. Prescribed fire on the London District

Conserving natural resources

Water, air and soil Wood Wildlife and fisheries The stewardship of these most Forests are more Our national forest lands offer essential resources is a basic than just trees. important terrestrial and aquatic requirement. Our national forest lands Every day, we habitats for native plant and animal provide drinking water for 180 million rely on wood species. Forest Service biologists people every day. Our products, ranging monitor and manage forests also provide from the paper we these habitats to clean air and use to the houses we live in. The support healthy fertile soils for Forest Service manages national forest wildlife and fish productive land system lands to ensure a sustainable populations. management. supply of timber for our nation’s use.

Protecting archaeological sites

The Daniel Boone National Forest same land. Their presence changed has a rich archaeological heritage the way the land and its resources spanning at least 12,000 years. were used. As America grew, each Native Americans were the first new culture brought new tools and inhabitants of this region. While technology. they left no written records, the With careful study, archaeologists land that once sustained them can see into the past and gain provides physical evidence of how better understanding of the historic they lived. Archaeologists have and prehistoric cultures that have discovered the remains of pottery, shaped our lives today. Once these arrowheads, stone tools and other fragile resources are disturbed artifacts. or destroyed, they can never be From a more recent past, the replaced. Please help preserve evidence of early European Kentucky’s past by not disturbing or Archaeologists working in a rock shelter settlements are found upon the collecting artifacts. 14 Stopping the spread of non-native invasive species

Non-native invasive species and • Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), a disease-causing pathogens can highly invasive aquatic plant from disrupt ecological functions, reduce Asia, was confirmed in Cave Run biological diversity and degrade forest Lake in September 2016. This plant health. The Forest Service is actively threatens the recreational use of responding to these threats and swimming beaches, boat ramps preparing for their potential impacts. and other lake facilities. Treatments • Hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges to control hydrilla are occurring in tsugae) is currently one of the partnership with state and federal greatest threats to the forest agencies. ecosystem. Originally from Asia, Prevent the spread of hydrilla by this insect is killing hemlock trees cleaning your boat and all equipment across the eastern United States. after each use. Treatments are ongoing to stop the Emerald ash borer adelgid spread. Avoid boat travel through dense beds • Emerald ash borer (Agrilus of aquatic vegetation. planipennis Fairmaire) is a wood- boring beetle from Asia. Tens of millions of ash trees have already been killed by this pest, and many more ash trees are rapidly declining. You can help stop the spread of invasive insects and protect the forest by buying your wood where you burn it. Only use local firewood when camping or picnicking, and burn all firewood completely before leaving the recreation area. Hemlock woolly adelgid Hydrilla

Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail Forest-wide rules Alcohol is prohibited in public This 323-mile trail traverses the Daniel places. Under Kentucky law, alcohol Boone National Forest, beginning consumption in public places is in Rowan County above Morehead, prohibited outside of licensed venues. Ky., and ending in Tennessee at the Please remember that national forest Big South Fork National River and lands are public lands and state laws Recreation Area. Sheltowee, meaning are enforced. “Big Turtle,” was the Shawnee name Camping and fire-building are given to Daniel Boone who explored prohibited at the base of a cliff or in this region. This trail links several rock shelters. Campers must be 100 developed recreation areas and offers feet from the base of a cliff. overnight camping for through-hikers. Some trail sections are developed for multiple use, including hiking, Opening/closing dates horseback riding and off-highway Most campgrounds and picnic areas vehicles. Guides are available that are closed during the winter months. show the allowed use on designated Contact district offices for site-specific trail sections. Sheltowee Trace opening and closing dates. 15 Know before you go

Food storage requirements Recreation fee passes You are required to store food, trash and odorous A fee permit is required at most items as shown below. This forest-wide rule applies at campgrounds, shooting ranges, boat all recreation sites and in the general forest area. ramps and trails that allow motorized use. A fee permit is also required for Never feed a bear. It’s dangerous, and it’s illegal. backcountry camping in the Red River Gorge. Refer to Forest Service bulletin boards or call a district office to obtain site-specific information about passes. National Recreation Reservation System On the Cumberland and London districts, some developed campgrounds and group use areas have sites that may be reserved. For reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or go online at www. recreation.gov. Reservations can be made for summer recreation season only. Reservation fees apply. Some picnic shelters may be reserved by contacting the district office that oversees that location.

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