Army Corps of Engineers · Dewey Lake · Van Lear, KY

Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites

The Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites is a primitive campground and the only U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground at Dewey Lake. The campground is open from April 20th - October 31st. There are two ways to access this campsite, either by boat or walk-in. The views from these shoreline camping sites are like no other and allow you to connect with nature through so many activities. Some of them may include, but are not limited to swimming, fishing, campfire bonding festivities, wildlife viewing, and hiking. While staying at one of these 10 sites you may see various species of birds and waterfowl, some white-tailed deer, and the ocassional river otter.

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Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites boat view while on the lake.Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites featuring fall foliage.Fall foliage views from Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites while looking towards the lake.Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites boating view.
Photos courtesy of Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger): Hailey Spangler · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Hike-in12
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontFiresPetsRating
1NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
2NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
3NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
4NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
5NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
6NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
7NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
8NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
9NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime
10NoneNo / NoLakefrontYesNoPrime

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 09:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesAll payments must be made online through the recreaction.gov website. Overnight Camping Fee: $10 per Night

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.35 inches of precipitationFebruary: 3.21 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.41 inches of precipitationApril: 3.82 inches of precipitationMay: 4.43 inches of precipitationJune: 4.79 inches of precipitationJuly: 5.18 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.63 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.35 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.19 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.00 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.83 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.5°F averageFebruary: 37.2°F averageMarch: 44.9°F averageApril: 55.1°F averageMay: 63.8°F averageJune: 71.7°F averageJuly: 75.4°F averageAugust: 74.5°F averageSeptember: 67.9°F averageOctober: 56.5°F averageNovember: 45.2°F averageDecember: 37.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Paintsville 1E, 6 miles from the recreation area point at 630 feet, station USC00156136 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year.

Getting there

From US 23 turn at the red light toward Highlands Hospital (Route 302) for about one mile, turn right onto Route 3 for about 1.5 miles; after 1st over pass turn right onto 302 Lake Road, take left at bottom of ramp and Dewey Recreation Area Entrance is one mile on right, Project Office is 1.25 miles on right, continue to pass the project office…

Nearest townVan Lear, Kentucky
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 37.74° N, 82.73° W. Call the office before you drive.

Charges and cancellations

No refunds for changes or cancellations after purchase.

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Video

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Natural features

Dewey Lake is surrounded by dense wooded forests, diverse fauna, many rock formations, and various species of plants. All of these natural features add to the beauty that Dewey Lake has to offer.

Recreation

Some recreation activities that can be enjoyed at the Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites include swimming, bird watching, fishing, hiking, and reading.

Nearby

These Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites are located in close range of the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Sugarcamp Mountain Trail System, Dewey Lake Wildlife Management Areas, and Loretta Lynn's Homeplace/ Butcher Hollow.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites?

Sites at Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites?

All payments must be made online through the recreaction.gov website. Overnight Camping Fee: $10 per Night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites?

Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 09:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites have?

12 sites, including 12 hike-in sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites?

Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites?

Van Lear, Kentucky. These Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites are located in close range of the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Sugarcamp Mountain Trail System, Dewey Lake Wildlife Management Areas, and Loretta Lynn's Homeplace/ Butcher Hollow.

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