Twin Knobs Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check-in: 2 p.m. Checkout: 11:00 a.m. Only registered campers are allowed at Twin Knobs after 10 p.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 38.0911, -83.5074
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Twin Knobs Recreation Area is a 700-acre facility located off KY 801 on the north shore of Cave Run Lake. This family-friendly recreation area includes a large campground with tent and RV sites, three group use areas, bath houses with showers, scenic foot trails with overlooks, and nearby boat ramps with vehicle and boat trailer parking. A sandy beach with a roped swimming area offers visitors a spectacular view of the lake. Volleyball courts, basketball hoops and horseshoe pits provide local entertainment. RV sites range from electric-only to full hookups. There is an RV dump station. A campground store with ice, firewood, camping gear and food is on-site. The three group use areas are reservable: East (capacity up to 100 persons), West (capacity up to 180 persons), and Tent Area (capacity up to 60 persons).
From the USFS.Official page
Is Twin Knobs Recreation Area free?
No. Twin Knobs Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Twin Knobs Recreation Area?
From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey) and go south on KY 801. The campground is 9 miles on the right.
Nearby
- TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND0.6 mi
- BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND0.6 mi
- Boat Gunnel Group Camping0.6 mi
- ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.1.2 mi
- Zilpo Recreation Area1.9 mi
- Cave Run Dam Tailwater2.4 mi
- Claylick Boat-In Campground3.0 mi
- White Sulphur Horse Camp3.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
