Dewey Lake Shelter

3.7·9 reviews
·Dewey Lake

Overview

Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for groups of up to 150 guests.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Water Hookup

    (All campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Dewey Lake offers a variety of opportunities for animal-lovers to watch the wildlife in their natural habitiats.  You may just spot a deer, elk, turkey, osprey, otters, or even the beautiful Bald Eagles. - Credits: Dewey Lake Project Staff
Nestled deep within the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, the Sugarcamp Mountain Trail system is a multi-use (mountain biking, hiking, & horse) facility created through the joint effort by Jenny Wiley State Park and the city of Prestonburg. Sugarcamp includes roughly 6 miles of horse friendly, machine built trail which provides spectacular views of Dewey Lake and the surrounding area; as well as an additional 12 miles of hand-carved, technical singletrack dedicated to mountain biking and hiking. Trail difficulty varies (and is indicated at all trailheads), but at least an intermediate skillset is required to navigate all trails within the property. - Credits: Sugarcamp Mountain Trail Riders
Dewey Lake with the conjunction on Jenny Wiley State Park and the City of Prestonsburg offer serveral outstanding hiking opportunities.  Trail difficulities varies (and is indicated at all trailheads). - Credits: Friends of Jenny Wiley Group
Dewey Lake Shelters - Credits: Dewey Lake Project Office Staff
The lake is surrounded by rolling, forested hills that rise hundreds of feet above the water. The thick forests and calm water provide habitat for a variety of animals, including bald eagles, black bear, elk, deer, osprey and otters. Fall foliage displays brighten the lush green forests each fall.

Recreation

Nestled  deep within the mountains of eastern Kentucky, Dewey Lake is approximately 1100 acres with 18.5 miles of shoreline.  It was the first lake of its kind in our area and exemplies the power of partnerships through conservation and recreation efforts throughout the entire 12,166 acres of the project. - Credits: Dewey Lake Project Staff
The picnic shelters are situated on an open, grassy area with plenty of space for children to play. A hiking trail is located near picnic shelter 4. Fishing is a popular activity from boats and the shoreline, and anglers will find bass, crappie, brim, bluegill, catfish and muskie. Hunting is also allowed in various wildlife management ares throughout the land surrounding the lake. For area hunting maps please visit our Project Office. Dewey Lake Primitive Campground is only accessible by boat or by a short hike (approximately 0.25 mi.) and contains 10 camping sites. Each of these sites are furnished with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post Parking is available at the parking lot on top of the dam, or the parking lot at Picnic Hollow. A water spigot is available and portable restroom facilities. Electric hookups are not available. Fees are $10 per night and paid through an honor vault system found by the information board on the campground. This primitive campground is lake front and will be open for use May 11, 2019 - October 5, 2019. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, which lines much of the western shore of the lake, has many additional amenities and activities, such as off-road bicycling and hiking trails and a marina with boat rentals and docking facilities. Here you may also experience the secluded beauty of the 49-room May Lodge, which overlooks Dewey Lake, surrounded by towering pines and peaceful mountains.

Nearby Attractions

Jenny Wiley State Park is located within the Dewey Lake area. The state park offers a full range of features for visiotrs to utilize during their stay at Dewey Lake. Amenities include a 49 room lodge, gift shop, swimming pool, 18 cottages, 3 boat ramps, a marins, canoe/pomtoon rentals, picnic sites, a campground, hiking/biking trails and the Jenny Wiley Ampitheater. For additional information about Jenny Wiley State Park contact (606)-889-1790. German Bridge is located at the head waters of Dewey Lake. This campground off of KY Rt. 194 offers visitors primitive and full hook up campsites, horse stalls upon availablitiy, a boat ramp, easy access to miles of hiking & equestrian trails, and a playground. For additional information about German Bridge contact (606)-874-1150. Sugarcamp Mountain Trails are nestled deep within the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. These multi-use trails (mountain biking, hiking, & horse) provides spectacular views of Dewey Lake and the surrounding area. For a detailed description and interactive map of every trail on the system, visit the trail page at MTBProject.com.

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