The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced 2025 fee waiver dates for regional Daniel Boone National Forest recreation areas. These “fee-free” dates apply to the regional Daniel Boone National Forest recreation areas listed below.
President’s Day Weekend: Feb. 15-17, 2025
Fees are waived at all Daniel Boone National Forest recreation areas, except concession-operated sites and reservable group-use areas.
Day-use sites – no recreation fee is required on Saturday, Feb. 15; Sunday, Feb. 16; or Monday, Feb. 17 at the following locations:
- Laurel River Lake boat ramps
- Bee Rock Boat Ramp – Laurel County
- Natural Arch Scenic Area – McCreary County
- Appletree Shooting Range – McCreary County
- Whitman Branch Shooting Range – Whitley County
Campgrounds – camping fees are waived for Friday evening, Feb. 14; Saturday evening, Feb. 15; and Sunday, Feb. 16, at the following locations:
- Bee Rock Campground – Laurel County
