About Cumberland District
As the northernmost district of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the [Cumberland Ranger District](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/?cid=STELPRDB5296143) includes the scenic [Cave Run Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39320) and [Red River Gorge Geological Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39458). Whether looking for outdoor adventure or a quiet place to relax, this district provides visitors plenty of options. Cave Run Lake offers 8,270 acres of water surface for boating, fishing and other water sport activities. Other recreation facilities around the lake include campgrounds, swimming beaches, picnic areas, trails and historic sites. The [Red River Gorge](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39458) is a primary recreation destination for hiking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing, hunting…
- Managed by: Daniel Boone National Forest
- Where: 1 mi southeast of Farmers, KY · 38.12318, -83.52583
Things to do:
Weather by month
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur OHV Trail - B | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 1.5 mi |
| White Sulphur OHV Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 7.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.
Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Cave Run Dam Tailwater 0.8 mi
- Twin Knobs Campground 2 mi
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground 2.1 mi
- White Sulphur Horse Camp 3.7 mi
- Zilpo Recreation Area 3.8 mi
- Claylick Boat-in Campground 5.3 mi