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  3. Boat Gunnel Group Campground

Camping at Boat Gunnel Group Campground near Morehead

Public campground · Morehead · 1 campsite · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Boat Gunnel Group Campground sits on the shoreline of Cave Run Lake within the Daniel Boone National Forest, a landscape defined by the Cumberland Plateau's steep forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines. S.

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 7 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

0 available sites

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14
Price
Boat Gunnel
group standard electric
––$175

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
11:00 AM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

5195 Kentucky 801 South
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Boat Gunnel Group Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Boat Gunnel Group Campground have RV hookups?
1 electric site (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 1 electric site
Road & site access
Listing 1 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (6 reports), Verizon 2 (1 report)
Shade
Listing 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $175/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 5195 Kentucky 801 South (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

Good with kids · 2 reviews

“You can shut the gate and enjoy letting your children ride bikes around the site safely.”

Karen P · Apr 2024

Friendly hosts and staff · 2 reviews

“The campsites are well shaded, restrooms clean and camp hosts were wonderful!”

Lori L · Jun 2023

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (7 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“The campsites are well shaded, restrooms clean and camp hosts were wonderful!”

Lori L 5 · Jun 2023 · Recreation.gov
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Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky Lexington area · 3.5 hr · from $45/person
    • Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms Lexington area · 3 hr · from $59/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington Lexington area · 3 hr · from $105/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Keystone RV Hideout 262 BH
2022 Keystone RV Hideout 262 BH

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 9 · 72 mi from campground

$99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 Sunset Trail
2022 Sunset Trail

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 116 mi from campground

$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2020 East to West Della Terra SLEEPS 9
2020 East to West Della Terra SLEEPS 9

Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 9 · 136 mi from campground

$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Boat Gunnel Group Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky
Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

Lexington area · 3.5 hr · from $45/person

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $59/person

Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington
Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $105/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails & Bites Tour

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $125/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Apr 9–Oct 31: RV & Tent $175 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard electric (group)

1 site · $175/night

Loops: BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington
Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $125/person

Mary Todd Lincoln House Self Guided Tour Ticket
Mary Todd Lincoln House Self Guided Tour Ticket

Lexington area · 1 hr · from $16/person

Mary Todd Lincoln House Guided Tour Ticket
Mary Todd Lincoln House Guided Tour Ticket

Lexington area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate - Life & Legacy Tour
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate - Life & Legacy Tour

Lexington area · 1 hr–3 hr · from $25/person

Haunted by History: True Crime Walking Dinner Tour
Haunted by History: True Crime Walking Dinner Tour

Lexington area · 3 hr · from $125/person