About Paragon Dispersed Camping Area
Paragon is a primitive camping area with 10 designated campsites, some with lantern posts and fire rings. Chemical toilets and trash pickup available mid-April through November. This dispersed camping area is located on the [Cumberland District](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39316), Daniel Boone National Forest. It is near [Cave Run Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39320), widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities.This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. Nearby facilities: [Poppin Rock Boat Ramp](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=66156)
- Managed by: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest
- Where: 10 mi southeast of Farmers, KY · 38.04845, -83.39538
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Morehead State University Star Theater (Planetarium with telescope viewing), 10 mi.
Dump station: 23.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Claylick Boat-in Campground 4.2 mi
- Zilpo Recreation Area 5.7 mi
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground 6.8 mi
- Twin Knobs Campground 7.4 mi
- Cumberland District 8.8 mi
- Cave Run Dam Tailwater 9.1 mi