About Twin Knobs Campground
Nestled on the shores of Cave Run Lake, this camp is part of the larger Twin Knobs Recreation Area. There are more than 200 sites spread out over 10 loops under a dense forest of mixed conifer and deciduous trees. The recreation area includes two reservable group picnic areas. Group camping is also available. Summer amphitheater programs and scheduled campground activities provide family fun and entertainment. The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball hoops and horseshoe pits. There is a boat ramp and beach. Popular lake activities include fishing, swimming, motor boating, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. Scenic foot trails include the 2.5-mile Twin Knobs Shoreline Trail and the 1.5-mile Knob Overlook Trail. There is a variety of different camp sites that include paved spurs that can accommodate any size RV, picnic tables, fire rings and grills. Some sites have…
- Fees: Passes; and Golden Age and Golden Access Passports. This discount does not apply to Double Sites, Group Sites or additional fees for…
- Season: 2nd Friday in March – 1st Sunday in November
- Managed by: Daniel Boone National Forest, USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest
- Where: 3 mi southeast of Farmers, KY · 38.09472, -83.51694
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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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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 clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground 0.9 mi
- Cave Run Dam Tailwater 1.9 mi
- Zilpo Recreation Area 1.9 mi
- Cumberland District 2 mi
- White Sulphur Horse Camp 3.3 mi
- Claylick Boat-in Campground 3.5 mi