Daniel Boone National Forest The Daniel Boone National Forest encompasses 635,000 acres in eastern Kentucky. The forest is noted for its recreational opportunities, including an extensive network of lakes and trails. Good fishing, hiking, and camping amidst the backdrop of rolling hills and cove hardwoods are a great attraction. The Daniel Boone National Forest boasts a Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area on the Morehead Ranger District. Other areas of interest include the Natural Arch Scenic Area, Beaver Creek Wilderness, and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area.
Dewey Lake Wooded hills rise some 700 feet above the lake. A full range of facilities is at Jenny Wiley State Park. From Prestonburg, 6 mi N on US 23, 3 mi NE on KY 304.
Fishtrap Lake In rich coalfield country, steep mountains surround the project area. From Pikeville, 12 mi E on US 460, 2 mi E on KY 1789.
Grayson Lake Vertical rock cliffs rim the lake's 40 miles of shoreline. See the well-preserved log cabin at the project and visit the caves at nearby Carter Caves State Park, 7 mi S of Grayson on KY 7.
Green River +2 Locks These locks and dams provide a usable channel for recreational and commercial traffic on the Green River. Public facilities are not available.
Green River Lake In the hills of central Kentucky. An Interpretive Center at the damsite acquaints the visitor with the geology, culture, and history of the area. The Green River is the longest river flowing completely in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A historic log house is located at the Visitor Center, near the dam. Green River Lake is located approximately 40 miles east of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1969.For camping reservations at this and other Corps campgrounds, please call toll-free 1-877-444-6777 (TDD: 877833-6777; INTL: 518-885-3639) or visit the website http://www.ReserveUSA.com.
