German Campground
This recreation area is part of Dewey Lake
More like this: first-come in Kentucky

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Getting there
| Nearest town | Van Lear, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.6539° N, 82.7523° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 12.5 mi |
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No site-by-site records, no amenities, no fee schedule or directions in the Recreation.gov record. What is here comes from the agency's own listing. The rest lives there.
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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


