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Claylick Boat-in Campground
Claylick Boat-in Campground is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. It features 13 primitive campsites on Cave Run Lake. The campground must be entered by boat or by walking in from the nearby Claylick Boat Ramp parking lot. The walk is approximately 1/2-mile. Boat moorings are available at the campground for those who boat in. If you park at Claylick Boat Ramp and walk in, you will need to purchase a pass to display in your vehicle. The campground is a U.S. Fee area, and visitors pay on site.
Cave Run Lake is widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities. The lake is also the home of Kentucky's state record muskie. This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service.
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
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| Fees: | A fee is required to use this campground. Pay at site using fee envelope. $15 single site/$20 double site. Note: In addition to the camping fee, you must purchase a parking pass if you park at the boat ramp. |
| Open Season: | April - October |
| Information Center: | Cumberland Office Contact Information |
General Information
Directions:From I-64, take exit 133 and go south on KY 801. In 13.7 miles, 801 merges directly onto KY 1274. After another 1.9 miles, turn right onto Forest Service Road 968 (Claylick Road). A vehicle parking area is located on the left. The Claylick Boat Ramp is located at the end of the road.
Activities
Campground Camping
This is a boat-in campground.| Reservation Info | Sites are not reservable. |
| Fire Information | Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. Make sure fires are out before retiring at night or when leaving your campsite. |
| Sleeping Shelter | None |
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | Picnic tables are at the campsites. |
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| Tent camping: | Tent pads and lantern posts are available at each site. |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. |
| Accessible: | Toilets are accessible for persons with disabilities |
| Boat ramp: | The nearest boat launch is Claylick Boat Ramp. |
| Drinking water: | Drinking water is available. |
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