Daniel Boone National Forest

Daniel Boone National Forest covers more than 700,000 acres of rugged terrain across 21 counties in eastern Kentucky.  In February 1937, a national forest was proclaimed for Kentucky by President Roosevelt.  Originally named Cumberland National Forest, the forest was renamed Daniel Boone National Forest in 1966.  The park contains three large lakes, countless miles of creeks, two wilderness areas and over 700 miles of trails, including the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail.

Contact Information:

1700 Bypass Road

Winchester, KY 40391

Phone: (859) 745-3100

Ranger Districts:

There are four ranger districts in the forest.

London Ranger District:

The London Ranger District is in the center of the forest and contains Laurel River Lake as well as Cumberland River and Rockcastle River.

Stearns Ranger District:

The Stearns Ranger District is in the southern part of the portion and surrounds the Big South Fork of Cumberland River.

Waterfalls:

1. Dog Slaughter Falls
2. Lick Creek Falls
3. Princess Falls

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/dbnf/home