About this campground
Claylick Boat Ramp is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. Cave Run Lake is nestled among the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky. Built 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. Nearby Facilities: Claylick Boat-in Campground Claylick Boat-in Campground has 13 primitive campsites, and must be entered by boat or by walking in from the nearby Claylick Boat Ramp parking lot. Boat moorings are available at the campground for those who boat in. You must comply with all regulations established by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources concerning fishing, boating and waterway safety laws. Licenses and regulation guides are available at most retail stores.
Getting there
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). The boat ramp is located at the end of the road.
Activities
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.Daniel Boone National Forest2 mi
- BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUNDDaniel Boone National Forest3 mi
- TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUNDDaniel Boone National Forest4 mi
- Cave Run Dam TailwaterCave Run Lake6 mi
- Cumberland DistrictDaniel Boone National Forest6 mi
- Clifty WildernessDaniel Boone National Forest17 mi
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Claylick Boat Ramp doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Kentucky campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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