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Recreation Opportunities

A man mountain biking on a trail through mature forest.
The Daniel Boone National Forest has many roads and trails open to bicycling year-round. Permits, fees, or registration are not required for…
four children on a rock-climbing wall
Rock climbers come from around the world to climb the sandstone cliffs of eastern Kentucky. The overhanging rock faces offer the ultimate climbing…
Two women hiking a trail through mature forest
The Daniel Boone National Forest provides more than 600 miles of trail. Many interconnect allowing you to plan a route of varying lengths and…
A line of equestrians riding along a forest trail.
When you mention Kentucky, most people think of fine horses. So it’s not surprising that outstanding opportunities abound for horseback riding in…
A woman and child sit fishing from a bench on the side of a lake surrounded by forest.
From the open waters of lakes and ponds to the shady banks of rivers and streams and the hills and hollers in between, the Daniel Boone National…
Several OHV riders driving along a gravel portion of the Redbird Crest Trail.
The Daniel Boone National Forest invites users to experience more than 150 miles of Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails. Many of these trails are also…
Photo of a Bicycle
Searching for geocaches, earthcaches or virtual caches is allowed on the Daniel Boone National Forest. Locations of caches are not provided by the…
visitor center staff and visitors having conversation
The Daniel Boone National Forest serves as an outdoor classroom for young and old. Many come here to learn about the forest and its natural…
single picnic table in campsite
Unless otherwise posted, you are free to picnic throughout the Forest. For a less rustic experience, explore our developed picnic areas. Many of…
road stretches along scenic view of forest
The Daniel Boone National Forest offers the perfect place for a driving excursion. With more than 600 miles of road, exploring the hills and hollers…
Two stand up paddle boarders cross a calm section of Laurel River Lake.
The Daniel Boone National Forest is home to lakes, rivers and streams where boating and swimming are enjoyed year-round. Swimming is allowed in most…
Footprints along a snow-covered trail though a wintry forest.
Kentucky winters are mild with only an occasional snowfall sufficient for skiing or other winter sports activities. Therefore, the forest does not…