Top rated National forests in Junction City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated National forests in Junction City

Experience the best that Junction City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from National forest category.

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Shawnee National Forest

National forest

Woodlands, rolling hills & lakes for swimming, hiking, camping, fishing, rock-climbing & more.

4.80 (6.1K reviews) (~79.26 km from centre)

Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Area

Off roading area

👍👍 We had a blast at Turkey bay. You can be here for a whole day and not run all of the variety of trails this place has to offer. We enjoyed the views and the mix of mud, rocks and off-camber fun!

4.80 (408 reviews) (~216.88 km from centre)

Wranglers Campground: Land Between the Lakes

Campground

4.80 (319 reviews) (~223.18 km from centre)

Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area

Park

👍👍 My wife and I have been enjoying LBL for more than 5 years. With a back country camping permit you can camp almost anywhere you'd like. There are a ton of lake front sites that you can have all to yourself as long as you look for back country camping sites on the park maps, they're available for fre...

4.80 (168 reviews) (~235.22 km from centre)

Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area

National forest

4.80 (38 reviews) (~201.72 km from centre)

Mark Twain National Forest

National forest

Forested mountains with scenic rivers, lakes & streams for hiking, biking, camping, fishing & more.

4.70 (10.2K reviews) (~70.9 km from centre)

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

National forest

170,000 acres between the Kentucky & Barkley lakes for camping, hiking & water activities.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~211.94 km from centre)

Woodlands Nature Station

Park

👍👍 The Hummingbird Festival at the Station was fantastic! The bird bander, Cyndi Routledge, was amazing to watch & so patient to answer everyone's questions. A definite must experience for anyone that loves hummingbirds. The Station has lots of great animals to see & learn about.

4.70 (848 reviews) (~213.01 km from centre)

Piney Campground

Campground

4.70 (777 reviews) (~233.7 km from centre)

Homeplace 1850s Working Farm

Tourist attraction

👍👍 This place is so interesting. I loved going there. It takes you back in time! It's a great experience!

4.70 (629 reviews) (~229.41 km from centre)

Moss Creek Day Use Area

National forest

👍👍 UPDATE: Open now! Looks a little different because a few years back IT TOOK A DIRECT HIT FROM THE HISTORIC QUAD STATE TORNADO OF DECEMBER 2021. LEVELED THE FOREST. BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS. WAS A POPULAR BEACH....HILLMAN FERRY CAMPGROUND SPARED BY A FEW METERS! Follow me @newtornadoalley on all si...

4.70 (347 reviews) (~197.83 km from centre)

North Welcome Station

Visitor center

4.70 (318 reviews) (~196.79 km from centre)

South Welcome Station

Visitor center

👍👍 Great little welcome station. The woman working there was very kind and friendly. There's alot of information about the park and surrounding areas. There are some snacks and merchandise for sale. It's in the middle of a huge field, perfect for a picnic or to go for a walk.

4.70 (198 reviews) (~240.93 km from centre)

High Knob Lookout

National forest

👍 Loved the hike ..it's very easy to navigate. The drive up to high knob lookout and hiking is kinda scary 😨 Don't forget your tick repellant we had a couple ticks from trail 105A

4.70 (112 reviews) (~172.72 km from centre)

Barkshed Recreation Area

National forest

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place to enjoy the surroundings. Kids always have a blast, crystal clear water and cliffs to jump for all ages. Very cold water, you do need water shoes because there are rocks and stones of all sizes. Definitely recommend for a fun family day, there is also hikin...

4.70 (111 reviews) (~245.89 km from centre)

Hematite Lake Picnic Area

National forest

4.70 (84 reviews) (~212.76 km from centre)

Cedar Pond Picnic Area at Land Between the Lakes

National forest

4.70 (42 reviews) (~226.12 km from centre)

Hillman Ferry Campground

Campground

4.60 (722 reviews) (~199.17 km from centre)

Golden Pond Visitor Center

Visitor center

4.60 (582 reviews) (~216.22 km from centre)

Energy Lake Campground

Campground

4.60 (201 reviews) (~216.44 km from centre)

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Top rated National forests in Junction City, United States