Cave Run Dam Tailwater

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Campground · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) 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. 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. 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… Getting there: 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. Phone: 606-784-9709 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10005354 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.