Slab Camp

Is Slab Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Slab Camp, 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 Slab Camp

Best months: 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

   41° / 24°

   16 wet · 3 snow

2. Feb

   46° / 27°

   15 wet · 3 snow

3. Mar

   55° / 33°

   15 wet · 1 snow

4. Apr

   67° / 42°

   15 wet

5. May

   75° / 52°

   15 wet

6. Jun

   82° / 61°

   13 wet

7. Jul

   86° / 65°

   13 wet

8. Aug

   85° / 63°

   11 wet

9. Sep

   79° / 56°

   10 wet

10. Oct

    68° / 45°

    11 wet

11. Nov

    56° / 35°

    12 wet · 1 snow

12. Dec

    45° / 29°

    15 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cave Run Lake, KY, 9.2 mi away at 840 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.