Every public boat ramp and launch on Cave Run Lake in Kentucky, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Cave Run Lake covers about 8,099 acres.
25 public launches · 7 with trailer ramps · 9 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 5 confirmed free · 5 with restrooms
Links go to official Kentucky agency pages.
Counties: Rowan County, Menifee County, Bath County, Morgan County
Morehead, Rowan County
Directions: I-64 W of Morehead; KY 801 S (Exit 133); right at Twin Knobs Campground; first blacktop on left
Frenchburg, Menifee County
Directions: KY 36 NE of Frenchburg; Hwy 1274 E; ramp on left
Morehead, Rowan County
Directions: I-64 W of Morehead; KY 801 S (Exit 133)
Morehead, Bath County
Directions: I-64 E of Owingsville; KY-801 (Exit 133) south; right on KY 826; cross dam and make first left
Frenchburg, Menifee County
Directions: KY 36 E of Frenchburg; Hwy 1274 E; ramp on right side between Scranton and Longbow Marina
West Liberty, Morgan County
Directions: KY 7 N of West Liberty; left on Hwy 519; left on Hwy 772; right after crossing bridge over lake
Morehead, Rowan County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 606-780-7818
Directions: I-64 W of Morehead; KY 801 S (Exit 133); right at Twin Knobs Campground
Morehead, Rowan County
Notes: Small Boat Only.
West Liberty, Morgan County
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Morehead, Rowan County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · Website
Directions: From I-64, take exit 133 and go south on KY 801. In 13.7 miles, 801 merges directly onto KY 1274. After another 1.9 miles, turn right onto Forest Service Road 968 (Claylick Road). The boat ramp is located at the end of the road.
Frenchburg, Menifee County
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Morehead, Rowan County
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Morehead, Rowan County
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Frenchburg, Menifee County
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Morehead, Rowan County
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Morehead, Bath County
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Morehead, Rowan County
Morehead, Rowan County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Directions: From Lexington, Kentucky, on I-64, take exit 133. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp to proceed south on KY-801. Proceed 8.4 miles on 801. The campground entrance is on the right.
West Liberty, Morgan County
Morehead, Bath County
Morehead, Rowan County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Directions: From I-64, take exit 133 and go south on KY 801. In 13.7 miles, 801 merges directly onto KY 1274. After another 1.9 miles, turn right onto Forest Service Road 968 (Claylick Road). The boat ramp is located at the end of the road.
West Liberty, Morgan County
Morehead, Rowan County
Morehead, Rowan County
Morehead, Bath County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 606-768-2722
Directions: In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Route 211 and U.S. Route 60, take Route 211 south for 3.6 miles to the Forest Recreation sign. Turn left at the sign, onto Clear Creek Road and go 3.9 miles to Zilpo Campground sign. Turn left at the sign onto Forest Route 918 and drive 8.7 miles to the campground.