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Cave Run Lake

3 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

Cave Run Lake is nestled among the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky. It is located on the Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This 8,270-acre lake provides flood protection and a clean water supply to area communities. Tourists enjoy the lake for its scenery and…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups

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3 Reviews

Anny A. G.
Reviewed Apr. 20, 2021

Gateway to the woods

We stayed in a cabin, didn't have any mattress in lol but the view was amazing

Month of VisitSeptember
Gayle T.
Reviewed Apr. 30, 2019

Wonderful place to camp!! Clean , lake is majestic!!

Make reservations!! Great place for riding bike , hiking , walks. swimming, fishing. Staff are friendly, campground is clean. We love going there. Double sites have plenty of room.

SiteTwin knobs
Month of VisitJune
Todd C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

Awesome Lake

Very clean and fun lake, close to campgrounds, boat rentals, marina, and hiking close.

Location

Cave Run Lake is located in Kentucky

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Directions

The lake is 60 miles east of Lexington, Kentucky. Exits 123, 133, and 137 off Interstate 64 provide the primary access routes.  

Coordinates

38.06024015 N
83.48001818 W

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