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Cave Run Lake

NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/

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See the Cave Run Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Lexington, 60 miles east with primary access off I-64 exits 123, 133 and 137. Located on KY 826 via US 60 and KY 801.

Lake History

Factoid: Cave Run Lake, KY is almost completely surrounded by the northernmost section of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. Cave Run Lake is widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities. The lake is also the home of Kentucky's State record Muskie.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

4 Recreation areas at Cave Run Lake

	Area Status
Cave Run Dam Tailwater   $							P	A GS	X		H I
Damsite/Office								A			H M
High Bank Picnic Area								A			H
Stoney Cove							D	A
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected