Brontosaurus

Is Brontosaurus open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Brontosaurus, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• National Visitor Use Monitoring, Oct 2026-Sept 2027

  Agency closure covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest

• Scott Creek Boat ramp briefly inaccessible, July 30

  Agency closure covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest

• Low water levels at Laurel River Lake

  Agency alert covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest

• Active logging operations near Redbird Crest Trail Sections 17-19

  Agency alert covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest

• Cliffside Trail #519 Closure

  Agency alert covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest

As of Oct 25, 5:00 pm EDT · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Brontosaurus

Best months: 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

   42° / 23°

   13 wet

2. Feb

   47° / 26°

   13 wet

3. Mar

   56° / 33°

   14 wet

4. Apr

   67° / 42°

   13 wet

5. May

   75° / 52°

   13 wet

6. Jun

   82° / 60°

   12 wet

7. Jul

   84° / 64°

   13 wet

8. Aug

   83° / 63°

   11 wet

9. Sep

   79° / 56°

   9 wet

10. Oct

    69° / 43°

    11 wet

11. Nov

    57° / 34°

    11 wet

12. Dec

    46° / 28°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stanton 2w, KY, 12.3 mi away at 720 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.