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[](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3829893.pdf) Claylick Boat-in Campground, located on [Cumberland Ranger District](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/?cid=STELPRDB5296143), has 13 primitive campsites on [Cave Run Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39320). The campground must be entered by boat or by walking in from the nearby [Claylick Boat Ramp](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=64848) 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](http:// /content/STELPRDB5332558) to display in your vehicle. The campground is a U.S. Fee area, and visitors pay on site. The campground is located on the [Cumberland Ranger District](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/?cid=STELPRDB5296143), Daniel Boone National Forest. 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](http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/Lakes/CaveRunLake.aspx) and the U.S. Forest Service. You must comply with all regulations established by the [Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources](http://fw.ky.gov/) concerning fishing, boating and waterway safety laws. Licenses and regulation guides are available at most retail stores.
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.
The is a nice place to fish, swim, hike, or just lower you boat into the water. The posted signs state that you are suppose to have a parking pass to be parked in the lot, however, I've been several times and i have never had one or been asked to supply one. I have deducted a star because the sign on the dock has a list of rules and fishing from the dock is not one of them, although during my last two visits someone each time was ticketed for doing just that.
Watch out! Fee parking. We did not know only local stores sell the parking permit and got a 60$ citation bill on the windshield! (It used to be that you pay 3 $ placed in an enveloppe and get a self service paper tag). Law enforcement officer is not joking.
Nice lake for kayak. We boated to the tip of the other side of the lake in 50 min. It has campground too.
Love this place! So many memories! The boat ramp is one of the best at Cave Run. Short. Camping area nearby, also!
Nice boat ramp. Only problem I seen was there is alot of grass around the area if you have inboard
