Kentucky · Camping

Gays Creek Campground

Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Gays Creek Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Gays Creek Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 804 ft
  • Redbird Ranger DistrictDaniel Boone National Forest

Gays Creek Campground is a campground in Kentucky at about 804 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Gays Creek Campground

    Best months: March–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 24°

    2. Feb

      49° / 27°

    3. Mar

      59° / 32°

    4. Apr

      70° / 41°

    5. May

      78° / 52°

    6. Jun

      84° / 61°

    7. Jul

      87° / 65°

    8. Aug

      85° / 64°

    9. Sep

      80° / 58°

    10. Oct

      70° / 45°

    11. Nov

      58° / 34°

    12. Dec

      49° / 28°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buckhorn Lake, KY, 2.5 mi away at 780 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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