Claylick Boat-In Campground
Campground · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 16
- People per site
- 753 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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. 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.
The facts
- Season: April – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 2 bookable sites
- Up to 16 people per site
Site types
- 2 Boat In
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
2 campsites at Claylick Boat-In Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat In Double | — | Boat In | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 16 | 🐾 |
| Boat In Single | — | Boat In | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
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.
38.05903, -83.47153 · 38°3'32.5"N 83°28'17.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 46 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 68 | 56 | 45 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 35 | 29 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Claylick Boat-In Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Claylick Boat-In Campground?
- Yes, Claylick Boat-In Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Claylick Boat-In Campground have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Claylick Boat-In Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Claylick Boat-In Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Claylick Boat-In Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Claylick Boat-In Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Claylick Boat-In Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Claylick Boat-In Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- A fee is required to use this campground. Pay at site using fee envelope. $15 single site/$20 double site. Note: In addition to the camping fee, you must purchase a parking pass if you park at the boat ramp.
Camping near Claylick Boat-In Campground
- Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boat Gunnel Group Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Twin Knobs Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cave Run Dam Tailwater 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Claylick Boat Ramp 0.4 mi · Facility
- Zilpo Recreation Area 1.6 mi · Campground
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area 3 mi · Campground
- Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use 3.8 mi · Activity pass
- Paragon Dispersed Camping Area 4.2 mi · Campground
- Cumberland District 5.3 mi · Facility
- Clear Creek Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
- Clear Creek Shooting Range Day Use 6.3 mi · Activity pass
Contact
- Email vista@vista-rec.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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