Within Daniel Boone National Forest, Twin Knobs Recreation Area operates as an established campground from March through early November. The facility requires permits for backcountry camping and provides an official app to help with navigation since cell service remains limited throughout the area. Campers can access nearby Zilpo Campground and other forest recreation sites within a short distance. The app becomes particularly useful given the spotty cellular coverage that characterizes much of this forested region.
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Location
Public CampgroundDaniel Boone National Forest Twin Knobs Recreation Area is located in Kentucky
Directions
From jct US-60 & Hwy-801: Go 5-1/2 mi SE on Hwy-801, then 1 mi W on FR-1017.
Coordinates
38.091166013743305 N
83.50740830474311 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/4/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/4/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/4/26
Access
Features
Drive Time
- 50 min from Lexington, KY
- 53 min from Lexington, KY
- 57 min from Huntington, WV
- 1 hr 43 min from Cincinnati, OH






