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Dewey Lake Downstream Recreation Area is located near the outflow (spillway) of Dewey Dam. It consists of 3-full service shelters (electric & water) available to rent through recreation.gov. There are also dozens of first come, first serve picnic sites available in these areas also.

Dewey Dam Shelter 1 is located in the center of the Downstream Recreation Area.  This shelter is adjacent to a restroom facility and is close to the playground area, baseball field, basketball court, and tennis court.

Dewey Dam Shelter 2 is located in the center of the Downstream Recreation Area.  This shelter is adjacent to a baseball field, and excellent fishing spots. This location is close to the restroom facilities, playground area, basketball court, and tennis court.

Dewey Dam Shelter 3 is closest to the spillway at the Downstream Recreation Area.  This shelter is adjacent to a restroom facility and to the large playground area.  This shelter is also close to the baseball field, basketball court, and tennis court.

Dewey Dam Shelter 4 is located in at the top of the spillway area in Picnic Hollow.  This shelter is the only reservable shelter in this area.  It is located adjacent to restroom facilities. trails, and a small playground.  The Downstream Recreation Area is a short walk away that can also be enjoyed.

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.

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).

Dewey Lake Outflow

Dewey Lake was named after Admiral George Dewey (1837-1917). Admiral Dewey was given the honor to memoralize his duty to his country.  Dewey Lake was the first 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.

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.

German Bridge equestrian trails are nestled within Dewey Lake Wildlife Management Areas.  These horse riding trails are 18 miles of pathway located on the upper waters of Dewey Lake near the German Bridge Camp Ground.  Trails include benches and hitch post throughout the extensive trails.  These are picturesque mountain trail that often have a lake view.

Kayaking and canoeing is a pleasant way to enjoy the beauty at Dewey Lake.

Dewey Lake Shelters

The construction of Dewey Dam began in 1946.  The dam was composed of earth fill with an uncontrolled saddle spillway at 686 feet mean sea level (msl). the construction ended in 1949, and impounded (filled up) by 1950.

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.

Dewey Lake Shelter

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Dewey Lake offers four covered picnic shelters, ideal for family reunions and other large group events. All shelters have electric hookups and are near a playground. Shelter 2 is also adjacent to a baseball field, and shelters 1 and 3 are closest to Dewey Dam Outflow Area. Shelter 4 is located at Picnic Hollow at Dewey Dam.  This location is adjacent to hiking trails, a small playground, and restrrom facilities. We do not allow for continuous water/electric use recreational activities such as powered bouncy houses or water slides. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

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.

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