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

German Campground

This recreation area is part of Dewey Lake

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German Campground
Photo from the area. Nyttend (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near German Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.2°F averageFebruary: 36.7°F averageMarch: 44.2°F averageApril: 54.5°F averageMay: 63.6°F averageJune: 71.2°F averageJuly: 75.1°F averageAugust: 73.9°F averageSeptember: 67.8°F averageOctober: 55.8°F averageNovember: 44.6°F averageDecember: 37.3°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Prestonsburg 3Wsw, 4 miles from the campground at 760 feet, station USC00156563 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Nearest townVan Lear, Kentucky
Coordinates37.6539° N, 82.7523° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗12.5 mi

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at German Campground?

No. German Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Dewey Lake Website

Is there cell service at German Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to German Campground?

Van Lear, Kentucky.

Source: Getting there

What if German Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Littcarr Campground (30.7 mi), Lower Twin Campground (35.5 mi), and Pound River Campground (36.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby