Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
708,000 acres · 600 miles of trails
Across Winchester's Daniel Boone National Forest, leashed dogs tackle 600+ miles of trails in this 708,000-acre eastern Kentucky woodland. Amenities feature shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Bring maps for remote sections.
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- Park
- Daniel Boone National Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Winchester, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.9836, -84.1808
- Size
- 708,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 600
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 708,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
708,000-acre National Forest spanning eastern Kentucky. Leashed dogs on 600+ miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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