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Recreation Region: Cave Run Lake

Boat Gunnel Group Campground

Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located off KY 801 on Cave Run Lake among the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky. This reservation-only campground features a bathhouse with showers, picnic shelter and horseshoe pit. The picnic shelter has a grill, serving table and electricity. The camping area accommodates groups of up to 100 persons.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations required.

General Information

April 11th - October 26th

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
Group Use: $144 per night (up to 100 people)

Pay in advance on Recreation.gov.

Cumberland District Office and Visitor Center portal sign

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: 38.09927336

Longitude: -83.50234764

Directions

From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey). Turn south onto KY 801. Go south 8 miles. Boat Gunnel is on the right.

Parking

Parking is available at the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Flush toilets meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Drinking water is available from faucets. 

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 14th, 2025