Cave Run Dam Tailwater
Farmers, Kentucky · 682 ft · In Cave Run Recreation Area
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 682 ft (208 m)682 ft208 m
Sites2
Cave Run Dam Tailwater lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- Brown ShelterGroup · accessible · up to 50 people60 ft
- Green ShelterGroup · accessible · up to 50 people60 ft
All 2 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Cell signal reported
- Drinking water
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About
Overview
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.
Recreation
The Tailwater area is a general use day use recreation site. Provides boat access to the Licking River and fishing opertunities. The area has two picnic shelters, five first come first serve uncovered picnic sites, and a swing set. The area does not allow hunting.
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Cave Run Dam Tailwater: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 38% chance of rain84°65°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 59% chance of rain80°60°
- FriRain Showers Likely, 56% chance of rain66°39°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain55°35°
- SunSunny64°40°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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