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Recreation Region: Cave Run Lake

Twin Knobs Campground

Family-friendly Twin Knobs Campground offers 200 campsites developed for tent and RV camping. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. RV sites range from electric-only to full hookups and a dump station is available. Bathhouses with showers and flush toilets are spread throughout the campground. 

During your stay, you will have access to all the amenities and facilities of the 700-acre Twin Knobs Recreation Area including a boat ramp, campground store, sandy swimming beach, volleyball courts, basketball goals, horseshoe pits and scenic trails.

Twin Knobs Recreation Area Map

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations available. Sites are available first-come, first-served unless reserved.

General Information

The boat ramp will become unsafe and/or inaccessible if lake levels rise above 733 feet. Check current lake levels before your visit.

2nd Friday in March - 1st Sunday in November

Check-in: 2 p.m.
Checkout: 11:00 a.m.

Only registered campers are allowed at Twin Knobs after 10 p.m.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $31 per night
Premium Single Site: $39 per night
Double Site: $42 per night
Premium Double Site: $56 per night
Electric hook-up Fee: $11 per night
Electric and water hook-up Fee: $17 per night
Electric, water and sewer hook-up Fee: $22 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $9 per vehicle per night
Dump Station Fee: $9 per use (non-registered camper)

Reserve in advance at Recreation.gov or pay at site with cash, check or card for first-come, first-served sites.

*America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access passes will provide a 50% discount on single sites only.

Pets allowed. Pets must be leashed and cannot be left unattended. You must clean up after your pet.

Contact Name: VISTA Recreation

Contact Phone: 606-780-7818

Cumberland District Office and Visitor Center portal sign

Address: 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-6428
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.09104619

Longitude: -83.50740413

Directions

From I-64 at exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey), turn south onto KY 801. Travel 9 miles. Twin Knobs Recreation Area is on the right.

Parking

Parking is available at this site.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Drinking water is available from faucets.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Picnic tables are available at the campsites and picnic shelters.

Recreation Opportunities

Swimming Info

Pending inclement weather, the swim beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Boating - Motorized Info

The boat ramp is for the exclusive use of Twin Knobs campers.

Last updated July 9, 2025