Cave Creek Recreation Area

Cave Creek Launching Ramp provides boat access to Lake Cumberland, a 100-mile-long reservoir created by Wolf Creek Dam on the Cumberland River. Located in Burnside, this ramp serves as a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters exploring the scenic waters of this major Kentucky lake. The area is situated near the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest, offering access to a region known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

The access site is part of a broader recreation area with nearby amenities. Nearby Cave Creek Campground (about 65 campsites, many with electric hookups) provides overnight accommodations, along with a dump station, fishing pier, playground, and other facilities. For paddlers planning extended trips, Waitsboro Campground is within 10 miles. Lake Cumberland's size and dam-controlled water levels make it suitable for various water sports, though paddlers should be aware that motorized boat traffic is common on this popular reservoir.

**Directions:** From the Burnside area, follow local signage to Cave Creek Road/Island Ramp Road to reach the launching ramp. Check current conditions and water levels before your visit, as reservoir levels can fluctuate seasonally.

View Guide with MapTowering sandstone cliffs, natural arches and rippling streams are some of the special features that led to the designation of this 4,877-acre area as a wilderness in 1975. It is located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.The wilderness provides visitors a place where they are free to explore nature's solitude and scenic beauty. No motorized or...

View Guide with MapTowering sandstone cliffs, natural arches and rippling streams are some of the special features that led to the designation of this 4,877-acre area as a wilderness in 1975. It is located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.The wilderness provides visitors a place where they are free to explore nature's solitude and scenic beauty. No motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed.The wilderness is remote and the terrain is rugged. Several trails occur throughout the area, but be prepared for strenuous hikes. Much of the area is nestled below spectacular sandstone cliffs. In keeping with the wilderness concept, signage is kept to a minimum. You should not expect trail signs or markers to guide you.Primitive camping is permitted in the Beaver Creek Wilderness as long as you remain 300 feet away from any road or stream and out of site from any trail. Before becoming a wilderness, this area was settled as a small coal mining town during the early 1900s. Signs of the past remain visible with old roads, stone fencing, exotic shrubs and grave sites scattered throughout the area. Over time, nature is slowly erasing some of these signs that man left behind.Note: Cell phone communications and emergency rescue services may be limited in the wilderness.

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