Cave Run Dam Tailwater
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 606-784-9709
- Coordinates
- 38.1163, -83.5370
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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 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.
From the managing agency.
Is Cave Run Dam Tailwater free?
We do not have a fee on record for Cave Run Dam Tailwater. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to Cave Run Dam Tailwater?
Cave Run Dam Tailwater is at 38.1163, -83.5370. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND1.8 mi
- Boat Gunnel Group Camping2.2 mi
- BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND2.2 mi
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area2.4 mi
- White Sulphur Horse Camp2.9 mi
- ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.3.5 mi
- Zilpo Recreation Area4.3 mi
- Claylick Boat-In Campground5.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
