Daniel Boone Country Trip Planner

Welcome to Daniel Boone Country, Kentucky

Daniel Boone Country in southeastern Kentucky is centered around Daniel Boone National Forest, a vast recreation area endowed with three large fishing lakes, two scenic byways, numerous campgrounds and over 600 mi (966 km) of hiking trails. Additional recreational opportunities are available at Jefferson National Forest in Virginia, which hugs the region's eastern border. A must-see attraction in the area is Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, where a major break in the Appalachian mountains at the confluence of the Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia borders marked a significant historical passageway for American Indians and early settlers. The park features a visitor center museum and movie theater, an array of recreational activities and ranger-guided tours. Benham is home to the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum, where visitors can take a walking tour of an underground mine. The entertainment headquarters for the area, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center offers live performances, festivals, concerts and many amenities, such as shops, restaurants, lodging and an RV park.