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Clear Creek Campground

5 mi south of Salt Lick, KY · AT&T 5G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

About Clear Creek Campground

Clear Creek Campground is located on the [Cumberland District](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39316), off [Zilpo National Forest Scenic Byway](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39550) near a quiet stream. [Cave Run Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39320) is nearby. Each campsite has a tent pad, grill and lantern pole. [View Clear Creek Campground Guide](https://usfs-public.box.com/s/lfua8f2kf9ws9fzlypp61wdohq0mh8wk) (pdf) Visit the nearby Clear Creek Iron Furnace, located at the [Clear Creek Picnic Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39334). This historic landmark dates back to the early 1800s. An interpretive sign at the furnace explains how the furnace was used in the region's early development. Nearby facilities: - [Clear Creek Boat…

  • Fees: A fee is required to use this campground. Pay at site using fee envelope. **$15 single site/$20 double site.** [Recreation Pass…
  • Managed by: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest
  • Where: 5 mi south of Salt Lick, KY · 38.04619, -83.58619

Things to do:

Boating & paddlingHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

43°
25°Jan
48°
27°Feb
57°
34°Mar
69°
42°Apr
77°
52°May
84°
60°Jun
87°
64°Jul
86°
63°Aug
81°
56°Sep
69°
44°Oct
57°
34°Nov
47°
29°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

See Clear Creek Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
White Sulphur OHV Trail - AATV / OHV, Dirt bike2.4 mi3.5 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 19 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.