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Recreation Region: Cave Run Lake

Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area

Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area is located off of KY 801 overlooking a wetland adjacent to Cave Run Lake. The area provides excellent opportunities to view waterfowl from an accessible observation deck or along Shallow Flats Trail #1209 and Shallow Pond Trail #1211.

Current Conditions
Shallow Flats Trail #1209 and Shallow Pond Trail #1211 are inaccessible due to flooding.

General Information

Open year-round

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

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: 38.1007296

Longitude: -83.4941828

Directions

From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey) and go south on KY 801. Continue 8.6 miles to the Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area. From Farmers, take US 60 for 5.3 miles.

Parking

Parking is available at the site. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 28th, 2025