Poppin Rock Boat Ramp
Poppin Rock Boat Ramp is located off of KY 519 and provides access to Cave Run Lake. Fishing is not allowed from the boat ramp, but once you are in the water, you will find a wide variety of fish species. Cave Run Lake is well-known for excellent muskie fishing. Swimming or sunbathing within 100 feet of any boat launch ramp or courtesy boat dock is prohibited for public safety. The boat launch facility includes parking, signage, trash collection, security lighting and a courtesy dock.
General Information
This site will become unsafe and/or inaccessible if lake levels rise above 743 feet. Check current lake levels before your visit.
Open year-round
Open 24 hours/day.
Day Use:
$5 per day per vehicle
$7 per three day
$50 annual
A Daniel Boone National Forest recreation pass (hang tag or sticker) must be displayed inside vehicles parked at the boat ramp. Passes may be purchased from Forest offices or local vendors for $5/day; $7/3 day; $50 annual.
Address: 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-6428
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.04040285
Longitude: -83.40245855
Directions
From I-64, take exit 137 (Morehead Flemingsburg) for KY 32 toward Morehead. Turn right onto US 60 and then left onto KY 519. Continue to travel south on KY 519 for several miles. Turn right into the boat ramp parking area. From KY 519 in Morehead, travel 9.8 miles and turn right onto boat ramp parking area.
Parking
Parking is available at the boat ramp.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Vault toilets meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
