Cave Run Dam Tailwater, Kentucky Campground Photos, Directions & Reservations
Cave Run Dam Tailwater Photos
Overview
The Tailwater Recreation Area is located below Cave Run Lake Dam. Located within the scenic Eastern Highlands Region of Kentucky and is almost completely surrounded by the norther-most section of the Daniel Boone National Forest. An earth and rockfill dam built across the Licking River created Cave Run Lake.
Facilities
The shelter facilites are located along the retreat channel of Cave Run Lake Dam seperated by a small stand of maple trees. The shelters have a access road right up to the shelter to allow ease of access upon request.
Natural Features
The norther-most section of the Daniel Boone National Forest surrounds the Cave Run Lake project and offers visitors many scenic, natural and historic points of interest. Over 300 species of birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles can be found in the hardwood-covered hills, forest openings, streams, ponds and caves of the scenic National Forest.
Recreation
The Tailwater area is a general use day use recreation site. Provides boat access to the Licking River and fishing opertunities. The area has two picnic shelters, five first come first serve uncovered picnic sites, and a swing set. The area does not allow hunting.
Recreation Sites
- Group Shelter Electric
- Day
Amenities
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Grills
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Shelters
- Boat Ramp
- Cell Phone Service
- Day Use Area
- Grills
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Security Lights
- Electricity
- Accessible Walkways
- Accessible Drinking Water
- Pets Allowed
Directions and Contact Information
The lake is about 60 miles east of Lexington, Ky. Exits 123,133 and 137 off of Interstate 64 provide the primary access routes to the lake.
Location Map
Latitude 38° 6′ 58.6620″ N
Longitude 83° 32′ 13.2072″ W
Mailing Address
150 KY HWY 826
MOREHEAD, KY 40351
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 606-784-9709
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