The Rowan County Cave Run Facility Improvement Project

In our community, Cave Run Lake is a beloved hallmark of the area as well as a significant recreational and tourism asset. It is important to us that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy what this has to offer for generations to come. That's why the Rowan County Fiscal Court, with the US Forestry Service, has applied for and received this Land and Water Conservation Fund grant.

Cave Run Lake is widely known for its excellent muskie fishing, trailheads such as the Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail, and more. Its thousands of acres of water surface is enjoyed by visitors year-round. It's a great piece of nature that has brought both joy and tangible benefits to our community.

The project will make improvements to several public outdoor recreational areas in Rowan County to provide new and enhanced opportunities that are accessible to youth, adults, senior citizens, and disabled persons. It's important to us that everyone can enjoy the lake and its trails, so these changes will improve handicap access and comply with the ADA.

As part of the facility changes, there will be a new Musky Bend fishing site, Relocation of Scott Creek Boat Ramp's Courtesy Dock, New Boat Dock at High Bank Picnic Area, and Ramey Creek Road Repairs and Pullout Reconstruction. Another essential part of this is securing the natural beauty of the environment for our future Rowan Countians. We're working with the U.S. Forestry Service on rehabilitation for the Boat Gunnel and Shallow Flats Trails. With sustainability in mind, we are doing our best to take care of the land and water we love.

We look forward to the long-term benefits this project will hold for Rowan County.