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Recreation Region: Cave Run Lake

Boat Gunnel Group Picnic Area

Boat Gunnel Picnic Area is located off KY 801 near Cave Run Lake and provides access to Boat Gunnel Shoreline Trail #1206, Oak Ridge Trail #1208 and Wildlife Habitat Trail #1215. The site has designated parking, visitor information, trash collection and picnic tables.

General Information

Second Friday in March - First Sunday in November

Day use only: open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

No fees are required for this site

Cumberland District Office and Visitor Center portal sign

Address: 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-6428
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.10035

Longitude: -83.50387

Directions

From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey) Turn south onto KY 801. Go south 8 miles. The picnic ground is on the right.

Parking

Parking is available at the picnic area. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Picnic tables and grills are at the picnic area.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 9, 2025