Horse Riding and Camping
When you mention Kentucky, most people think of fine horses. So it’s not surprising that outstanding opportunities abound for horseback riding in the Daniel Boone National Forest. While many trails are designated for horse use, allowing horse and rider an opportunity to explore the forest through traditional means of travel, many trails do not allow equestrian use or allow multiple uses, which means they are shared by two or more trail user groups such as hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-highway vehicles. Confirm that your route is open to equestrian use in advance and that you are prepared to meet others on the trail.
Negative Coggins Test Required. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture requires a negative Coggins or similar test for equine infectious anemia and a valid certificate of veterinary inspection. KRS 257; KAR 302 20 .040, .065..
Horse Camping
Equestrians looking for an outdoor, overnight experience may camp at the four designated horse campgrounds on the forest. Backcountry camping is also allowed. However, you must be more than 300 feet from the waters edge and 300 feet from trails or roads leading to the water's edge if you are camping in the vicinity of Cave Run Lake or Laurel River Lake.
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Barren Fork Horse Camp
Bell Farm Horse Camp
Little Lick Horse Camp
White Sulphur Horse Camp