Blackwater Boat Ramp
Blackwater Boat Ramp is located on Cave Run Lake among the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky. Built for flood protection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this 8,270 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. 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. Cave Run Lake is popular with swimmers, but swimming or sunbathing within 100 feet of any boat launching ramp or courtesy boat dock is prohibited.
General Information
This site will become unsafe and/or inaccessible if lake levels rise above 735 feet. Check current lake levels before your visit.
Open year-round
Open 24 hours/day
No fees are required for this site
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: 37.9744311
Longitude: -83.39466031
Directions
From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey) and go south on KY 801. After 13.7 miles, 801 intersects with KY 1274. Stay on 801; continue another 1 mile. Turn right onto KY 519. After 7.5 miles, turn right onto KY 976. The boat ramp is on the left in 3.5 miles.
Parking
Parking is available at the boat ramp.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
