Billy Branch Picnic Area
Billy Branch Picnic Area is located off KY 801 on the shores of Cave Run Lake. This 8,270-acre lake provides flood protection to the lower Licking River valley, supplies water to area communities, improves water flow conditions on the Licking River, and offers habitat for many species of fish and wildlife. The site has designated parking, visitor information, trash collection and picnic tables.
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General Information
Open year-round
Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Day Use: $5/day; $7/3 day; $50 annual per vehicle.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount.
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: 38.10352862
Longitude: -83.51302511
Directions
From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey) and go south on KY 801. Turn right onto Billy Branch Road.
Parking
Parking is available at the picnic area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
