Kentucky · Camping · Morehead

Cave Run Dam Tailwater

2
sites
Aug–Nov
best months

Is Cave Run Dam Tailwater open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Cave Run Dam Tailwater, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 2 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 681 ft
  • Near MoreheadCumberland Ranger District · Daniel Boone National Forest

The Tailwater Recreation Area is located below Cave Run Lake Dam. Located within the scenic Eastern Highlands Region of Kentucky and is almost completely surrounded by the norther-most section of the Daniel Boone National Forest. An earth and rockfill dam built across the Licking River created Cave Run Lake.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Cave Run Dam Tailwater

    Best months: August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 24°

      16 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      46° / 27°

      15 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      55° / 33°

      15 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 42°

      15 wet

    5. May

      75° / 52°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 61°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 65°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 56°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 45°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 35°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      45° / 29°

      15 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cave Run Lake, KY, 0.5 mi away at 840 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Cave Run Dam Tailwater

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