Daniel Boone NF

Firewood permits are now available to purchase online! Learn about gathering firewood on the Daniel Boone National Forest and then purchase your permit at epermits.fs2c.usda.gov

Eastern Kentucky is under a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions through 8pm tonight (4/18). Keep the Forest safe from wildfires by avoiding campfires or other spark-causing activities during this time. #FireSeason #ResponsibleRecreation weather.gov/jkl

(2/2) We are working to restore impacted sites as quickly as possible, but, with Cave Run Lake still 17ft above normal summer pool, we may still be several weeks away from reopening all sites. #KnowBeforeYouGo Current Closures: fs.usda.gov/goto/DBNFAlerts

(1/1) Slowly receding flood waters around Cave Run Lake are exposing new hazards. Many boat ramps were (and still are) completely underwater. Where waters have receded, the high water line is often marked by a thick layer of debris that includes sharps like needles and glass.

Eastern Kentucky is under a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions through 10pm tonight (3/19). Keep the Forest safe from wildfires by avoiding campfires or other spark-causing activities during this time. #FireSeason #ResponsibleRecreation weather.gov/jkl/redflagwar…

Professional firefighters with the Stearns Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn at Big Swag Helibase in McCreary County today (3/12). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on approx. 5 acres. #PrescribedBurn arcg.is/01CenG0

Nada Tunnel in the Red River Gorge will be closed this Thursday (3/13) morning for a walk-through inspection. The tunnel will be closed for about 2 hours (10am-noon) but you can continue to access the area via KY 11/KY 15, KY 613 & Forest Service Road 23. #KnowBeforeYouGo

(2/2) Helicopter(s) will provide aerial support to this operation. If a drone is spotted in the vicinity, we will be forced to ground all aerial support for the safety of the pilot(s). Help keep our wildland firefighters safe by treating all fire operations as a #NoDroneZone

(1/2) Professional firefighters with the London Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn adjacent to Laurel River Lake in Laurel County today (3/10). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on approx. 1887 acres. #GoodFire #PrescribedBurn arcg.is/14SeGS0

Helicopter(s) will provide aerial support to this operation. If a drone is spotted in the vicinity, we will be forced to ground all aerial support for the safety of the pilot(s). Help keep our wildland firefighters safe by treating all fire operations as a #NoDroneZone

Professional firefighters with the Stearns Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn approx. 4m NE of Whitley City in McCreary County today (2/26). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on approx.1300 acres. #GoodFire #PrescribedBurn Learn more arcg.is/0iS81n

Professional firefighters with the London Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn near Flatwoods Picnic Area in Laurel County today (2/26). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on ~90 acres. #GoodFire #PrescribedBurn Learn more arcg.is/0H11K4

We're waiving recreation fees at Forest-operated campgrounds on Sunday (1/19) and day-use sites on Monday (1/20) in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For a complete list of "fee-free" recreation sites, see fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/al… 📷 Becky Parsley

All Daniel Boone National Forest offices are closed today (1/10) due to the next wave of forecasted snow and hazardous weather conditions. If you must travel, take extra precautions and follow local safety advisories. #KnowBeforeYouGo

All Daniel Boone National Forest offices have reopened. In the Red River Gorge, Gladie Visitor Center is without power & will likely be closed until next week. Koomer Ridge Campground is also temporarily closed due to several downed trees. #KnowBeforeYouGo

All Daniel Boone National Forest offices are closed today (1/7) due to hazardous winter conditions. If you must travel, please take extra precautions and follow all local traffic and safety advisories. #KnowBeforeYouGo

All Daniel Boone National Forest offices will be closed Thursday (1/9) in honor of former President Carter. Offices will resume normal operations on Friday. #KnowBeforeYouGo whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

All Daniel Boone National Forest offices are closed today (1/6) due to hazardous winter conditions. If you must travel, please take extra precautions and follow all local safety advisories. #KnowBeforeYouGo

Good morning 2025! Here’s to a new year of health, happiness and adventure! #HappyNewYear

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