Turkey Foot Rec Area campground
Turkey Foot Rec Area
The campground itself features 34 first-come, first-serve campsites, each with a fire ring and picnic table. The campground also provides drinking water, restrooms, and a dump station. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, swimming, fishing, and boating in the surrounding areas.
An interesting fact about the Turkey Foot Recreational Area is that it is named after a nearby land formation that resembles a turkey's foot. The best time to visit the area is during the fall season, which runs from late September to early November, when the temperatures range from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors can enjoy the colorful foliage and cooler temperatures during this time of year. Overall, the Turkey Foot Recreational Area is a great destination for nature lovers and those looking for a peaceful camping experience in Kentucky.
What's on-site at Turkey Foot Rec Area
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Turkey Foot Rec Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Foot Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Turkey Foot Campground Free | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| S-Tree Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| S-Tree Campground Free | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| S - Tree Rec Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Turkey Foot Rec Area -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Creek At Cressmont | 3 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 14 At Heidelberg | 357 cfs | → |
| South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville | 78 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 50 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Manchester | 25 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Turkey Foot Rec Area -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville 12sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clover Bottom 1 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beattyville 4n | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cressy | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Water Works-Kentucky #4 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Jackson | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Ashland Wildlife Management Area
- Miller Welch-Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area
- Natural Bridge State Resort Park
- Nature Preserve Natural Bridge State Park
- Burchell-Beech Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Wilderness Clifty
Boat launches
- Ky 399 Heidelberg
- Water Street Beattyville
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- Radford Hollow Road 145, Madison County
- Main Street Irvine
- Battleground Road Livingston
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Turkey Foot Rec Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Turkey Foot Rec Area
Can I make reservations at Turkey Foot Rec Area?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Turkey Foot Rec Area?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Turkey Foot Rec Area.