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Blackwater Boat Ramp

Blackwater Boat Ramp provides access to Cave Run Lake within Daniel Boone National Forest, featuring ample parking and a scenic drive through forested terrain with rock ledges and cliffs.

The ramp is suitable for light recreational boats and is open year-round 24 hours a day with no fees required.

Note that fishing is not permitted from the ramp itself, and the site may become inaccessible if lake levels exceed 735 feet; restrooms and potable water are not available at this location.


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