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The Narrows is closed during the winter, with utility hookups active from May through September. The nearest town for supplies is Glasgow, about 11 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Glasgow","nearest_town_distance_m":17343.738654270455,"latitude":36.9,"longitude":-86.07,"activities":["DAY USE AREA","HIKING","CAMPING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":111},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/kentucky/daniel-boone-national-forest/grove","name":"Grove","state":"kentucky","county":null,"area_name":"Daniel Boone National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232258","description":"This developed campground in Daniel Boone National Forest offers campsites with electric and water hookups for vehicles up to 50 feet. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, picnic tables, and campfire rings. The campground provides access to Laurel River Lake for boating, swimming, and fishing for walleye, crappie, and trout. Several hiking trails are located in the immediate area. A boat ramp is available at the nearby marina. The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Keavy, about 5 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Keavy","nearest_town_distance_m":8507.211457135676,"latitude":36.94,"longitude":-84.22,"activities":["HIKING","FISHING","CAMPING","BOATING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":50},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/kentucky/daniel-boone-national-forest/holly-bay","name":"Holly Bay","state":"kentucky","county":null,"area_name":"Daniel Boone National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232259","description":"This developed campground in the Daniel Boone National Forest offers sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Located on Laurel River Lake, it provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. A private boat ramp is available for registered campers. Biking is also a popular activity. Sites are equipped with fire rings, grills, picnic tables, and tent pads, with some ADA-accessible options available. The campground can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet. The nearest town for supplies is Keavy, about 6 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Keavy","nearest_town_distance_m":9709.994858270238,"latitude":36.98,"longitude":-84.27,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","FISHING","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":true,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":50},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/kentucky/daniel-boone-national-forest/twin-knobs-campground","name":"Twin Knobs Campground","state":"kentucky","county":null,"area_name":"Daniel Boone National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233782","description":"This developed campground in the Daniel Boone National Forest is part of the Twin Knobs Recreation Area on Cave Run Lake. It offers over 200 sites with paved spurs, picnic tables, and fire rings, accommodating vehicles up to 70 feet long. Full hookups for electric, water, and sewer are available. The campground provides access to a boat ramp and swimming beach for water sports, fishing, and boating. Land-based activities include hiking on the Twin Knobs Shoreline and Knob Overlook trails, biking, and wildlife viewing. The facility also features bathhouses with showers and flush toilets. The nearest town for supplies is Lakeview Heights, located about four miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Lakeview Heights","nearest_town_distance_m":6453.8956784950915,"latitude":38.09,"longitude":-83.52,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","DAY USE AREA","WILDLIFE VIEWING","FISHING","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING","WATER SPORTS","HIKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":70},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/kentucky/lake-cumberland/fishing-creek-campground","name":"Fishing Creek Campground","state":"kentucky","county":null,"area_name":"Lake Cumberland","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232587","description":"This developed campground is in the Lake Cumberland area and offers sites with electric and water hookups. Activities include fishing and boating on the lake. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and the campground can accommodate vehicles up to 87 feet long. Passenger car access is suitable. The nearest town for supplies is Somerset, about 5 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Somerset","nearest_town_distance_m":7839.288329667913,"latitude":37.07,"longitude":-84.69,"activities":["FISHING","CAMPING","BOATING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":87},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/kentucky/lake-cumberland/kendall-campground","name":"Kendall Campground","state":"kentucky","county":null,"area_name":"Lake Cumberland","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232615","description":"This developed campground in the Lake Cumberland area offers 116 reservable sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Located below Wolf Creek Dam, the campground provides access to a cold-water stream stocked with rainbow, brook, and brown trout. On-site facilities include a boat ramp, fish cleaning station, and playgrounds. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill, and can accommodate vehicles up to 99 feet long. Activities include fishing, boating, and hiking on the half-mile Whispering Pines Trail. The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Jamestown, about 9 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Jamestown","nearest_town_distance_m":14556.447682079435,"latitude":36.87,"longitude":-85.15,"activities":["HIKING","CAMPING","BOATING","FISHING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":99},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/kentucky/mammoth-cave-national-park/mammoth-cave-campground","name":"Mammoth Cave Campground","state":"kentucky","county":null,"area_name":"Mammoth Cave National Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232467","description":"This developed campground in Mammoth Cave National Park has reservable sites with electric and sewer hookups for vehicles up to 40 feet. Each site includes a fire ring and a picnic table, and ADA-accessible options are available. The campground is a short walk from the visitor center, where cave tours begin, and provides access to hiking and biking trails. Other activities include canoeing, kayaking, birding, and interpretive programs. The nearest town for supplies is Park City, about 7 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Park City","nearest_town_distance_m":11499.432969575175,"latitude":37.19,"longitude":-86.09,"activities":["KAYAKING","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","BIKING","CANOEING","CAMPING","BIRDING","HIKING","PHOTOGRAPHY","RANGER STATION","STAR GAZING","CAVING","VISITOR CENTER"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":40},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/kentucky/mammoth-cave-national-park/maple-springs","name":"Maple Springs","state":"kentucky","county":null,"area_name":"Mammoth Cave National Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232468","description":"This developed campground in Mammoth Cave National Park offers electric and water hookups at sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet. It is reachable by passenger car, with some sites specifically recommended for equestrian use with horse tie-ups. The campground provides access to backcountry trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. All sites include fire rings and picnic tables, but there is no dump station. The nearest town for supplies is Brownsville, about 8 miles away. Activities in the surrounding area include birding, scenic drives, and stargazing.","nearest_town_name":"Brownsville","nearest_town_distance_m":12077.975630845627,"latitude":37.21,"longitude":-86.13,"activities":["DAY USE AREA","CAMPING","BIKING","BIRDING","BACKPACKING","HIKING","HORSE CAMPING","HORSEBACK RIDING","MOUNTAIN BIKING","MUSHROOM PICKING","PHOTOGRAPHY","PICNICKING","SCENIC DRIVE","STAR GAZING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":50}],"truncated":false}