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Twin Knobs Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
201[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]
Sites with electric
110[4]

Twin Knobs Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky[5]. Recreation.gov lists 201 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

The Recreation.gov description places the camp on the shores of Cave Run Lake, with sites spread over 10 loops[6]. The listed sites are 109 standard electric, 90 standard nonelectric, 1 group tent only area and 1 group shelter[1]. Recreation.gov records show 197 sites accept an RV or trailer and 201 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[3]. Recreation.gov site details list 110 sites with electric hookups, 9 with water hookups and 2 with sewer hookups[4]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM on Recreation.gov[8][9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 201
Site types[1] 109 standard electric, 90 standard nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric, 1 group shelter nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[4] electric 110, water 9, sewer 2 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 55 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 197 sites, tent at 201 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 11:00 AM
People per site[12] 6 at most sites (6 to 100)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve Twin Knobs Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Twin Knobs Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 201 campsites with this detail listed[10].
Are campfires allowed at Twin Knobs Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 201 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
How long an RV can Twin Knobs Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[3].
Does Twin Knobs Campground have electric hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 110 sites with electric hookups out of 201 campsites[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 201 overnight campsites at Twin Knobs Campground: 109 standard electric, 90 standard nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric, 1 group shelter nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Twin Knobs Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Twin Knobs Campground: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 55 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Twin Knobs Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 110 sites with electric hookups (20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp), 9 with water hookups, 2 with sewer hookups, out of 201 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Twin Knobs Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Twin Knobs Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Twin Knobs Campground: 197 sites accept an RV or trailer and 201 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Twin Knobs Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Twin Knobs Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Twin Knobs Campground: yes at all 201 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Twin Knobs Campground: yes at all 201 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Maximum people per campsite at Twin Knobs Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 100). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Passes; and Golden Age and Golden Access Passports. This discount does not apply to Double Sites, Group Sites or additional fees for electricity. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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