Dewey Lake Shelter
Dewey Lake Shelter is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.74472, -82.72861
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (606) 886-6709 LAKE OFFICE
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Dewey Lake Shelter
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. Recreation 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 b
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Gas Center · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.4 mi | — | — |
| Paintsville Lake Camping Grounds | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Fishtrap Lake Shelters | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 30 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Falls Campground | Private campground | 30 mi | — | — |
| Hatfield’s Hideout Riverfront Cabins and Campground | Private campground | 31 mi | — | — |
| Paul Van Booven WildLife Management Area | Private campground | 33 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.