Claylick Boat-In Campground
Daniel Boone National Forest — lakeside
Location: Morehead, KY, KY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/claylick-boat-in-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Claylick Boat-In Campground offers primitive camping on Cave Run Lake with secluded, peaceful campsites and crystal clear water. Google reviewers praise the large sites, deep fire pits, and natural beauty with minimal light pollution.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also verify sightings of Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, and various snake species (DeKay's Brownsnake, Eastern Worm Snake, Little Brown Skink).
Insider tips for Claylick Boat-In Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Access via boat or 1/2-mile walk from Claylick Boat Ramp parking lot; purchase parking pass if walking in. Boat moorings available at campground for those arriving by water.
Skip Claylick Boat-In Campground if: You need electrical, water, or sewer hookups — no hookups available.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You cannot access by boat or are unwilling to walk 1/2 mile from the parking area..
Best time to visit Claylick Boat-In Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. (SALT LICK, KY), Boat Gunnel Group Campground (MOREHEAD, KY), Twin Knobs Campground (MOREHEAD, KY), Cave Run Dam Tailwater (MOREHEAD, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Claylick Boat-In Campground
Cell signal at Claylick Boat-In Campground (Morehead, KY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Access via boat or 1/2-mile walk from Claylick Boat Ramp parking lot; purchase parking pass if walking in.
Boat moorings available at campground for those arriving by water.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Daniel Boone National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Daniel Boone National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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