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Cave Run Lake

  • address Cave Run Lake Road 40371, Salt Lick, KY 4037138.1233781-83.5616915

Cave Run Lake, located South of Morehead, Kentucky, USA along Kentucky Route 801, is an 8,270-acre reservoir built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 148 ft, half-mile dam construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1973. Cave Run Lake is in the northern part of the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Cave Run Lake Information Center

  • address 2375 KY-801, Morehead, KY 4035138.1231258-83.5258479

The office, located on Cave Run Lake, provides maps and information about the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Cave Run Marinas

  • address 4325 HWY 801 South, Morehead, KY 4035138.2002437-83.5574975

We're located on beautiful Cave Run Lake in Eastern Kentucky and are surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. We have a ship store, seasonal restaurant, and plenty to offer for your next vacation.  Located 1 1/2 miles south of Cave Run Lake Dam.

Cave Run Marinas, Inc. offers boat slip rentals, houseboat, pontoon, and jon boat rentals. We have Frosty Freeze on the lake restaurant located on the water. We have two locations to assist you. We are ready to help you plan your next vacation at Cave Run Lake.

Dine-In and Carry Out.
Call 606-784-1256

Daniel Boone National Forest Cumberland Ranger Station

  • address 2375 KY 801 South, Morehead, KY 4035138.1231258-83.5258479

The office, located on Cave Run Lake, provides maps and information about the Daniel Boone National Forest. It also serves as the district office for Cumberland Ranger District.

Dirt Nasty Off Road

  • address 599 Pretty Ridge Road , Morehead, KY 4035138.1263253-83.42774519999999

600+ acres for jeeps, atvs, sxs, dirtbikes, bouncers, and crawlers.

Saturday checkin 9am-5pm, ride as long as you’d like after you’re checked in. Weekend caming/riding availble on weekends, just give us a call if you’d like to come in friday.

Primitive camping only, no hookups as of now.

we do not rent rigs, you have to bring your own.

port-a-pottys available in the parking lots

Eagle Lake

  • address Campus of Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 4035138.19563-83.43539

Lovely lake off of Morehead State University. Beautiful in the fall. Easy access and lots of parking. It’s up on a hill overlooking campus and is a trailhead location for the Sheltowee Trace.

Eagles trace golf course

  • address 1275 Eagle Drive, Morehead, KY 4035138.18822979999999-83.5772883

Nestled in the lush green splendor of northeastern Kentucky, Eagle Trace is a gently rolling, beautifully wooded public 18 hole golf course designed to challenge the skills of the most seasoned players, yet enjoyable and playable to all golfers. This par 72 course covers a maximum distance of 6,902 yards from the championship tees.

Golding-Yang Art Gallery

  • address 102 W 1st Street, Morehead, KY 4035138.18761-83.43356

The Kentucky Folk Art Center is a folk art museum administered by Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. Its focus is not only to preserve and educate the public on visual folk art but also to promote traditional Appalachian traditional music, storytelling, literature, dance, and crafts.

HWY 32 Trailhead

  • address KY-32, Morehead, KY 4035138.19803632539607-83.41044173053257

Navigate to the trailhead to begin HWY 32 trail.

Kentucky Folk Art Center

  • address 102 West 1st Street, Morehead, KY 4035138.1805119-83.4340472

The Kentucky Folk Art Center is a folk art museum administered by Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. Its focus is not only to preserve and educate the public on visual folk art but also to promote traditional Appalachian traditional music, storytelling, literature, dance, and crafts.

Minor Clark State Fish Hatchery

  • address 120 Fish Hatchery Road, Morehead, KY 4035138.12032-83.53828

The Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery is one of the largest freshwater fish hatcheries in the nation, making it a must-see for anglers visiting the Cave Run Lake.

Morehead City Park

  • address 100 CB Cornette Drive, Morehead, KY 4035138.184249-83.4272688

Like many other towns, Kentucky is known far and wide for its tranquil green areas. Morehead City Park Complex provides a chance to kick back for a while and get in touch with nature. Use it to gather with some friends, smell flowers, listen to music, do pranayama, admire the greenery, play with your kids, participate in celebrations or read a book in your free time.

Morehead Railroad & History Museum

  • address 130 E First Street, Morehead, KY 4035138.18153-83.43346

Established in 2016, the Morehead History and Railroad Museum is home to artifacts from Morehead, Rowan County, and all around eastern Kentucky.

Morehead State University Star Theater

  • address Space Science Center 235 Martindale Drive, Morehead, KY 4035138.1909552-83.42992369999999

The Space Science Center’s Star Theater at Morehead State University is a state-of-the-art digital planetarium serving the surrounding area of Eastern Kentucky. The planetarium offers public shows on second and fourth Saturdays throughout the year on a first-come first served basis. Typically, a planetarium show includes a special feature from our extensive program library as well as a tour of the night sky. We will also be offering laser shows on these same Saturdays throughout the year (except during the laser system refurbishment in June and July 2022). Following the laser shows as weather permits (the sky clear and temperature warm enough) we will sponsor outdoor viewing of the night sky with telescopes. The star theater will also offer public domain science fiction movie nights on the last Friday of each month. The Star Theater is available for use during the week and evenings by school and community groups by reservation. See the calendar for the current show schedule.

In case of inclement weather, please visit www.moreheadstate.edu/weather. The Star Theater follows MSU procedures for closure.

Morehead Visitor Center

  • address 150 East First Street, Morehead, KY 4035138.182116-83.4329838

Find your FUN at our top destination for boating, fishing, tubing, skiing, & swimming. Cave Run Lake, known as the Musky Capital of the South, features over 8,000 acres of picturesque water and breathtaking views.

Nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Morehead and Rowan County have just the trail for you. Designated an official Kentucky Trail Town, there are over 100 miles of multi-use trails for any age & ability. In fact, the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail meanders right down Main Street.

There’s plenty to do in Morehead and beyond. Art galleries, museums, a symphony orchestra, locally roasted coffee, boutique shops and sporting adventures await you.