Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling
Cave Run Lake is located within the scenic Eastern Highlands region of Kentucky and is almost completely surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. The 8,270-acre lake is most widely known for its varied outdoor recreation opportunities, excellent fishing and scenic beauty. However, the <A href=http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/>U.S. Army Corps of Engineers</A> constructed the lake and dam project primarily for the purpose of reducing flood damage along the lower Licking River valley.<p> The Corps of Engineers operates and maintains the dam and 3 day-use recreation areas near the dam. The <A href=http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/districts/morehead/index.shtml>Morehead District of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service</A> has jurisdiction over the numerous remaining recreation areas at the lake.<p> Minor Clark Fish Hatchery, one of the largest state-owned hatcheries in the nation, is located below Cave Run Dam.
Directions
From Lexington, 60 mi E with primary access off I-64 exits 123, 133 and 137. Located on KY 826 via US 60.
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Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos
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