Day Use
Billy Branch Picnic Area
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Nearby trails
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Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Billy Branch Picnic Area
Billy Branch Picnic Area is located off KY 801 on the shores of Cave Run Lake. This 8,270-acre lake provides flood protection to the lower Licking River valley, supplies water to area communities, improves water flow conditions on the Licking River, and offers habitat for many species of fish and wildlife. The site has designated parking, visitor information, trash collection and picnic tables.
Know before you go
Billy Branch Picnic Area
Sun & Moon
11:38 AM
Sunrise
5:22 PM
Solar Noon
11:06 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:13 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 10:31 PM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 28m of daylight
Billy Branch Picnic Area
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Billy Branch Picnic Area
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Off Season
October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Oak Ridge
0.45 mi · 14 ft gain
Twin Knobs Shoreline
3.69 mi · 31 ft gain
Boat Gunnel Shoreline
0.56 mi
Knob Interpretative Trail
moderate · 1.33 mi · 747 ft gain
KNOB OVERLOOK
easy · 0.74 mi · 393 ft gain
Wildlife Habitat
0.49 mi · 22 ft gain
LAKEVIEW RIDGE
easy · 0.55 mi · 94 ft gain
Beach to Knob Trail
easy · 0.36 mi · 133 ft gain
Things to Do
Scott Creek Boat Ramp
paddling · Morehead
Oak Ridge
hiking · Oak Ridge
Scott Creek Marina
paddling · Morehead
Twin Knobs Shoreline
hiking · Twin Knobs Shoreline
Restroom
toilets · Restroom
Boat Gunnel Shoreline
hiking · Boat Gunnel Shoreline
Restroom
toilets · Restroom
Knob Interpretative Trail
footway · Knob Interpretative Trail
Campgrounds & Shelters
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