Paintsville Lake State Park

(606) 297-8488 stephen.allison@ky.gov 1551 KY 2275, Staffordsville, KY 41256

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With steep cliffs and wooded coves along the shoreline, this state park lake in eastern Kentucky provides 1,140 acres for your camping, boating, skiing, kayaking, and fishing pleasure. The park offers a lakeside firepit area, kayak rentals & ADA kayak launch. Three great trail options are available, with the 1.6-mile Kiwanis Trail being our most popular. The Dawkins Line Rail Trail is a short drive from the park and open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. It stretches 18 miles from Johnson County to Magoffin County, totaling 35.3 miles.

Top Five Things to Do

- Camp at our beautiful campground in one of 32 full-service RV sites and 10 walk-in sites.
- Enjoy the lakeview picnic shelters and recreation areas.
- Explore the beautiful clean lake for boating and fishing.
- Meet our helpful and friendly park staff.
- Stroll along the scenic walking trail of the lake and nearby Dawkins Trail.

Fishing
Plan your fishing trip and improve your success with the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources fishing forecast. Click here to view. Check out the new Casting for Kids boardwalk and kayak launch.

Basketball
A basketball court is located lakeside at the entrance to the campground.

Camping
The 32-site campground has electricity, water, and sewer hookups at each site. In addition, there are 10 primitive sites. Restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities are provided. Two of the RV Sites are adapted for the disabled. Pets are allowed if restrained. Open year-round. For questions about our campground and camping at Paintsville Lake State Park, call 606-297-8488 for information.

Horseshoes
Horseshoe pits are located lakeside at the entrance to the campground.

Kayak Launch
The Paintsville Lake universal kayak launch is for everyone, but it also provides individuals with disabilities accessibility to explore Paintsville Lake via kayak or canoe. It has an easy to use transfer bench with two heights for easy transfer from wheelchairs, and the railing system for slide board stabilization and transfer support allows for easy side movement.

Marina
The marina has 80 boat slips with some of them under cover. The marina store offers hand-dipped ice cream, snacks, ice, misc boating and camping needs, fishing gear and bait. There are also pontoon and kayak rentals available.

Open 7 days a week
March to November 7am to 7pm
December, January and February 8:30am to 4:30pm

Phone: (606) 297-5253
Check them out on Facebook under Paintsville Lake Marina – The Hook Marina Shop

Picnicking
Four shelters are located in the park. Each can be reserved in advance by calling the campground number. A reservation fee applies.

Playgrounds
A playground is located lakeside at the entrance to the campground.

Volleyball
A sand volleyball court is located lakeside at the entrance to the campground.

After a day on the lake, relax in the campground, featuring 32 developed sites with restrooms, showers, laundry, and sewer hookups, waterfront picnic tables, two playgrounds, and other recreational facilities. If you prefer a primitive walk-in campsite, there are 10 available. A full-service marina is located near the campground, offering rental houseboats, pontoons, and fishing boats.

Paintsville Lake State Park is offering a convenient camping special that takes the hassle out of outdoor adventures. For just $31, or $45 with a bundle of firewood included, you can reserve a ready-made primitive tent site, perfect for those who want to experience the joys of camping without the investment or effort of setting up gear. This package includes a primitive campsite with a six-person tent already set up by the park staff, two queen-size air mattresses, and a s’mores kit for a classic campfire treat. Reservations are subject to availability.

Travel workers are welcomed at Paintsville Lake State Park! The campground is open from November 1 - April 1 with a flat rate of $32 per night. Reservations can be made up to a year in advance.

For questions about our campground and to make camping reservations call 606-297-8488 or visit reserveamerica.com.