Morehead – Rowan County

Off the beaten path. Adventures awaits

Step into the outdoors in Morehead and Rowan County. Nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest and designated an official Kentucky Trail Town, there are over 100 miles of multi-use trails for any age & ability. Explore eastern Kentucky’s landscape, heritage, and culture. Find your fun at Cave Run Lake, our 8,000 acre lake, perfect for boating, fishing, tubing, skiing, & swimming. Art galleries, museums, a symphony orchestra, locally roasted coffee, and boutique shops, await you. There’s #More2Morehead!

We are famously known for Cave Run Lake, the Musky Capital of the South, but we are also famous for some other cool waters for fishing and boating.

Twin Knobs Recreation Area

Twin Knobs Recreation Area boasts a sandy beach with a roped swimming area that offers visitors a spectacular view of the lake.  

This is a very pet-friendly place that you can bring your friends and family to for camping, kayaking, fishing, etc.

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Cave Run Lake

Find your FUN at our top destination for boating, fishing, tubing, skiing, & swimming. Cave Run Lake, known as the Musky Capital of the South, features over 8,000 acres of picturesque water and breathtaking views.

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