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Recreation Region: Cave Run Lake

Twin Knobs Group Campground

The group camping areas within Twin Knobs Recreation Area make it easy to bring the whole family to the lake! The East Group Camping Area features a covered pavilion with picnic tables and enough open camping space to serve 100 individuals and up to 75 vehicles. The Tent Group Camping Area has a maximum capacity of 60 individuals and 41 vehicles. Both group camping areas have access to a nearby bathhouse and are just steps away from the water.

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

Twin Knobs Recreation Area Map

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

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

General Information

2nd Friday in March - 1st Sunday in November

Check-in: 2 p.m.
Checkout: 11:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Group Site: East Area: $105 per night (up to 100 persons)
Group Tent Area: $78 per night (up to 60 persons)

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

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, turn south onto KY 801. Travel 9 miles. Twin Knobs Recreation Area is on the right.

Parking

Parking is available at the site.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Flush toilets, picnic shelter and fishing dock meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Boating - Motorized Info

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

Swimming Info

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

Last updated July 9, 2025