U.S. Forest Service · Daniel Boone National Forest · KY

Paragon Dispersed Camping Area

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The place

Paragon is a primitive camping area with 10 designated campsites, some with lantern posts and fire rings. Chemical toilets and trash pickup available mid-April through November. This dispersed camping area is located on the Cumberland District , Daniel Boone National Forest. It is near Cave Run Lake , widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities.This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. Nearby facilities: Poppin Rock Boat Ramp . Keep reading

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in KY-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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