3.9387 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Paragon Dispersed Camping Area, Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky
Kayakers and anglers who can show up early on a fall weekday will get the most out of this place. Sites sit directly on the water for easy launches, this arm of the lake stays calm with less motorboat traffic, and the price is hard to argue with. Bring all your own water and a tr
Families or anyone who needs a quiet, clean site should think twice. Litter and dirty porta-potties are the norm, there's no cell service to troubleshoot a locked gate, high water can swallow most of the sites (seven were underwater in April 2024), and some campers have reported
Reference information about Paragon Dispersed Camping Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<div class="grid-row"><div class="grid-col-12"><p><img alt="Paragon Camping" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd896181.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 15px 15px; width: 280px; height: 187px; float: right;" /> Paragon is a primitive camping area with 10 designated campsites, some with lantern posts and fire rings. </p><p>Chemical toilets and trash pickup available mid-April through November.</p><p>This dispersed camping area is located on the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39316">Cumberland District</a>, Daniel Boone National Forest. It is near <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39320">Cave Run Lake</a>, widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities.This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the <a href="http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/Lakes/CaveRunLake.aspx">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers</a> and the U.S. Forest Service. </p><p>Nearby facilities: <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=66156">Poppin Rock Boat Ramp</a></p><style type="text/css">.r9_alert_banner { background-color: #FFDD85; border-bottom: solid 6px #CD840A; } #centercol .r9_alert_banner p, #fullwidth .r9_alert_banner p, #centercol .r9_alert_banner a:visited, #centercol .r9_alert_banner a, #centercol .r9_alert_banner_content h1, h2, #centercol .r9_alert_banner_content h3, #centercol .r9_alert_banner_content h4, #centercol .r9_alert_banner_content li { color: #694200; } .r9_alert_banner::after{ display: none; } .r9_alert_banner_content{ margin:0px; } .r9_alert_banner{ margin: 1em 0px; }</style></div></div>
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Fall delivers the best experience. Daytime highs run mid-50s to low-70s°F, nights drop into the 30s–50s°F, and the hardwood ridges turn vivid orange and red. Lower insect activity and lighter boat traffic make October especially pleasant, though expect moderate weekend crowds during peak color. Summer brings warm swimming weather but also heat, bugs, and louder groups. Winter gets genuinely cold.
Described as best season: vivid hardwood fall colors, milder temps, lower insects and boat traffic.
The Paragon Dispersed Camping Area is a primitive camping site featuring ten designated campsites. Some sites are equipped with lantern posts and fire rings. Chemical toilets and trash collection are available seasonally (mid-April through November). However, potable water is not provided at the site. Restrooms are available but their cleanliness has been criticized by some users. Trash management has been a recurring issue, with reports of litter and poor campsite conditions.
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