Claylick Boat-In Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 38.0590, -83.4715
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Claylick Boat-in Campground is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. It features 13 primitive campsites on Cave Run Lake. The campground must be entered by boat or by walking in from the nearby Claylick Boat Ramp parking lot. The walk is approximately 1/2-mile. Boat moorings are available at the campground for those who boat in. If you park at Claylick Boat Ramp and walk in, you will need to purchase a pass to display in your vehicle. Natural Features 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. This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service.
From the USFS.
Is Claylick Boat-In Campground free?
No. Claylick Boat-In Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Claylick Boat-In Campground?
From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey) 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). A vehicle parking area is located on the left. The Claylick Boat Ramp is located at the end of the road.
Nearby
- Zilpo Recreation Area1.1 mi
- ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.1.9 mi
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area3.0 mi
- BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND3.2 mi
- Boat Gunnel Group Camping3.2 mi
- TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND3.5 mi
- Paragon Dispersed Camping Area4.3 mi
- Cave Run Dam Tailwater5.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
