Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251820
When Boat Gunnel Group Campground reopens
Boat Gunnel Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 45 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026): 17 open for online reservation · 26 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
62.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 17 of 45 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026Not open online62.2%
Open site-nights17 / 45
Reserved (of online inventory)26 / 43
Weekday openings15
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 15 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 13 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Boat Gunnel | 17 |
This site currently has 17 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 28
The next bookable night is Sep 28. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
17 open site-nights across 1 site at Boat Gunnel Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 3 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 28 at site Boat Gunnel.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Gunnel | Not recorded | Yes | 17 | 4 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 21, Oct 22 +5 more |
About Boat Gunnel Group Campground
Overview
Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest on Cave Run Lake. Widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities, Cave Run Lake is home to Kentucky's state record Muskie. This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service.
Recreation
Nearby Twin Knobs Campground offers a boat ramp and beach.
Scenic foot trails in the area include the Boat Gunnel Shoreline Trail, the Oak Ridge Trail and the Wildlife Trail.
Facilities
Boat Gunnel Group Campground offers a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, picnic shelter, horseshoe pit and drinking water. The camping area accommodates large groups of up to 100 people and is available by reservation only. The picnic shelter is equipped with a grill, serving table and electricity.
Natural Features
The Daniel Boone National Forest embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. The forest lies within the Cumberland Plateau, where steep forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the land in this region.
Cave Run Lake is in the Cumberland District in the northernmost part of the forest. The lake is surrounded by the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky.
Nearby Attractions
The Morehead Office Visitor Center offers information about the Daniel Boone National Forest in addition to interpretive exhibits. A popular attraction within the Daniel Boone National Forest is the Red River Gorge Geological Area, which features more than 100 natural sandstone arches.
1 monitored site1 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
From Lexington, Kentucky, on I-64, take exit 133. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp to proceed south on KY-801. Proceed 8.4 miles on 801. The campground entrance is on the right.
5195 Ky Hwy 801 South, Morehead, KY 40351
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
Reservations for Boat Gunnel Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 17 of 45 tracked site-nights are currently open (37.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 28 at site Boat Gunnel. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
October 2026, with 13 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Boat Gunnel Group Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 28. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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