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Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Van Lear · Kentucky · Dewey Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Dewey Lake |
| Location | Van Lear · Kentucky · Dewey Lake |
| Sites | 12 public sites counted from the federal listing — 12 hike to |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 12 sites Water hookups at 0 of 12 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 12 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 12 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | All payments must be made online through the recreaction.gov website. Overnight Camping Fee : $10 per Night |
| Check-in / out | In 06:00 PM · Out 09:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Amenities, as reported | Lake access |
| Phone | 606-886-6709 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Additionally, in the early fall season this location boasts one of the most breathtaking sceneries of fall foilage that Dewey Lake has to offer. We take pride in taking care of our area that way it retains its beauty for years to come and we advise that all of our visitors to do the same. We hope you enjoy this area as much as we do!
Recreation Some recreation activities that can be enjoyed at the Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites include swimming, bird watching, fishing, hiking, and reading.
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.
Nearby Attractions 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.
Charges & Cancellations No refunds for changes or cancellations after purchase.
Directions, from the listing
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 and cross the dam, once arriving at the intake structure you will see a parking lot and this is where you can park while staying at the campground.
Trip Card — Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites
Van Lear · Kentucky · Dewey Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Van Lear · Kentucky · Dewey Lake |
| Fees | All payments must be made online through the recreaction.gov website. Overnight Camping Fee : $10 per Night |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 12 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10351962 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.