Boat Gunnel Group Campground

Area Status: Open

Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. This campground features a bathhouse, picnic shelter and horseshoe pit. The camping area accommodates groups by reservation only at www.recreation.gov. The picnic shelter is equipped with a grill, serving table and electricity.

Cave Run Lake is nestled 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 and supplies water to area communities, improves water flow conditions on the Licking River, and offers habitat for many species of fish and wildlife. The lake is known for its excellent muskie fishing.

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At a Glance

Current Conditions: Open for the season.
Reservations: Reserve through https://www.recreation.gov
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer: RV hookups at 3 campsites
  • Picnic tables: All picnic tables are accessible.
  • Tent camping
  • Toilets: Flush toilets meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
  • Accessible: The restroom facilities, bathhouse, picnic shelter and picnic tables meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
  • Drinking water: Drinking water is available.
Fees: $130/night (100 person capacity). Recreation Permits and Passes
Open Season: First Friday in March - First Sunday in November
Water: Drinking water is available.
Restroom: Bathhouse with flush toilets and showers.
Information Center: Cumberland Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

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


Accessibility:

The restroom facilities, bathhouse, picnic shelter and picnic tables meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. 


Parking:

Parking is available at the campground.


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Location

 
  Latitude : 
38.09927336

  Longitude : 
-83.50234764