Cave Run Lake Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Cave Run Lake in Kentucky, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Cave Run Lake covers about 8,099 acres.

22 public launches · 7 with trailer ramps · 9 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 5 confirmed free · 5 with restrooms

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Before you launch in Kentucky

Links go to official Kentucky agency pages.

Counties: Rowan County, Menifee County, Morgan County, Bath County

Ramps and launches

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Alfrey Boat Ramp

Morehead, Rowan County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2+
Surface: Paved
Fee: Yes
Trailer parking: 51 plus spaces
Parking surface: Paved
Restroom: Seasonal
Nearest town: 7 mi from Morehead

Directions: I-64 W of Morehead; KY 801 S (Exit 133); right at Twin Knobs Campground; first blacktop on left

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Longbow Marina

Frenchburg, Menifee County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2+
Surface: Paved
Fee: Yes
Trailer parking: 26 to 50 spaces
Parking surface: Unpaved
Restroom: Seasonal
Nearest town: 13 mi from Morehead

Website

Directions: KY 36 NE of Frenchburg; Hwy 1274 E; ramp on left

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Scott Creek Boat Ramp

Morehead, Rowan County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2+
Surface: Paved
Fee: Yes
Trailer parking: 26 to 50 spaces
Parking surface: Paved
Restroom: Seasonal
Nearest town: 7 mi from Morehead

Website

Directions: I-64 W of Morehead; KY 801 S (Exit 133)

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Stoney Cove

Morehead, Bath County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Surface: Paved
Fee: Free
Trailer parking: 51 plus spaces
Parking surface: Paved
Restroom: Seasonal
Nearest town: 7 mi from Morehead

Directions: I-64 E of Owingsville; KY-801 (Exit 133) south; right on KY 826; cross dam and make first left

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Beaver Creek Ramp CRL

Frenchburg, Menifee County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Surface: Paved
Fee: Free
Trailer parking: 25 or Less spaces
Parking surface: Paved
Restroom: No
Nearest town: 14 mi from Morehead

Directions: KY 36 E of Frenchburg; Hwy 1274 E; ramp on right side between Scranton and Longbow Marina

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Ramp 26

West Liberty, Morgan County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2+
Surface: Paved
Fee: Yes
Trailer parking: 25 or Less spaces
Parking surface: Unpaved
Nearest town: 17 mi from Morehead

Directions: KY 7 N of West Liberty; left on Hwy 519; left on Hwy 772; right after crossing bridge over lake

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Twin Knobs Ramp

Morehead, Rowan County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 2+
Surface: Paved
Fee: Yes
Trailer parking: 26 to 50 spaces
Restroom: Seasonal
Nearest town: 7 mi from Morehead

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 606-780-7818

Directions: I-64 W of Morehead; KY 801 S (Exit 133); right at Twin Knobs Campground

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Bangor Boat Ramp

Morehead, Rowan County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee: Yes
Nearest town: 10 mi from Morehead

Website

Notes: Small Boat Only.

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Blackwater Boat Ramp

West Liberty, Morgan County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee: Free
Nearest town: 15 mi from Morehead

Notes: Small Boat Only.

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Claylick Boat Ramp

Morehead, Rowan County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee: Yes
Nearest town: 9 mi from Morehead

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Website

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). The boat ramp is located at the end of the road.

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