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Getting your maps and passes

Our office has moved to virtual work until further notice, and to protect the health and safety of our employees and customers, we are not selling maps or passes IN PERSON. However, we are available to help you! Please call 859-474-5093 for any inquiries and assistance.

The Forest Supervisor's office (in Winchester, KY) is an administrative office located outside of the forest. Call one of our district offices for specific information about trails and camping near the area you plan on visiting.

The Daniel Boone National Forest is part of the Forest Service under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages national forests and grasslands to provide the nation with a sustained yield of natural resources, including wood, water and wildlife.

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Recent News

• Daniel Boone National Forest to Unveil Proposed Red River Gorge Planning Actions on June 24, Virtual Presentation June 22

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2021  

Features

50th Anniversary of Big Swag Helibase

The Daniel Boone National Forest Helitack Program marked its 60th anniversary in 2020. This program was the first Helitack Crew established east of the Mississippi River – a milestone for the Forest, Region 8, and the Forest Service Aviation Program. This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our current Forest helibase on Big Swag Ridge. Big Swag Helibase is an all-in-one location that provides rapid response to fires, a base for Forest fuels reduction, and learning opportunities to Forests throughout the region.

Future of the Red: Management in the Red River Gorge

The Daniel Boone National Forest has begun a public planning process that will help shape the future of the Red River Gorge. The 42,000 acres of the Gorge have seen significant increases in visitation that have pushed areas of the Gorge to their limits. In order to balance these increases in visitor use with appropriate protection of Gorge resources, the Daniel Boone National Forest has begun a comprehensive planning process.