U.S. Forest Service · Daniel Boone National Forest · KY
Claylick Boat-In Campground
Photo · StaffOpenSeason 04-01 – 10-31
ReservableAccess
2Sites
The place
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. Natural Features Cave Run Lake is widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities. Keep reading
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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 2
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat In Double | boat in | — | — | ||
| Boat In Single | boat in | — | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govSRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Who runs it
Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in KY-05. This member’s public-lands record →
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