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PAINTSVILLE LAKE STATE PARK, KY

Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
1155 Ratings
Paintsville Lake State Park is near the Country Music Highway Museum and the Mountain Homeplace. The Loretta Lynn Homeplace is located 30 minutes from the Park.
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Description

Paintsville Lake State Park is near the Country Music Highway Museum and the Mountain Homeplace. The Loretta Lynn Homeplace is located 30 minutes from the Park.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Bath House
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Dock, Boat
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood (available at Camp Gate)
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Handicap Access
  • Horseshoes
  • Hot Showers
  • Jet Skiing
  • Jogging/Running
  • Laundry
  • Marina
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicikng
  • Playground
  • Recreation Programs
  • Rent Boats
  • Restroom
  • Sail Boating
  • Sightseeing
  • Stargazing
  • Sunbathing
  • Volleyball
  • Walking
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Historical Areas/Struct.
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Meeting Hall
  • Musical Performances
  • Newspapers
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
Within 10 Miles
  • Airport
  • Car rentals
  • Cash Machine / ATM
  • Churches
  • Emergency Services
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Grocery store
  • Hospital
  • Information Center
  • Medical Clinic
  • Motel
  • Museum
  • Pay Telephone
  • Propane
  • Recycling Station
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Retail, Supplies
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shopping
  • Town
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Amphitheater
  • Cottages
  • Nature Center
Alerts and Important Information

Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

Please note that the Kentucky Department of Parks permits the use of non-licensed vehicles in campgrounds, including golf carts, only by those individuals with a disability. This policy will be enforced for the safety of all guests.

This Campground is in Eastern Time zone.

Please note:

  • The maximum reservation window is 12 months in advance to the date.
  • New Inventory is made available when the call center opens.
  • There is a 1 night minimum stay during the week at all parks.
  • There is a 2 night minimum stay on peak season weekends at all parks with the exception of the Kentucky Horse Park.
  • The minimum stay on peak season weekends at the Kentucky Horse Park is 1 night.
  • Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.
  • Customer service is authorized to fill in any empty spaces caused by the 2-night weekend stay rule.

    • Please note the following:

  • Longer minimum night stays are required at most campgrounds during holiday periods.
  • Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in an effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds. https://parks.ky.gov/firewood-policy
  • Golf carts are allowed in the campground by purchasing a permit at check-in. Permits are $25 for the week or $100 for the calendar year. Annual permits can be used at all Kentucky State Park campgrounds and the Kentucky Horse Park. Disabled guests are not required to purchase a permit if they display their disability hanging tag.

    • Notes

    Paintsville Lake has Bass Fishing Tournaments all year long. Trout is frequently stocked by Fish & Wildlife. There are 2 Picnic Shelters and 2 Picnic Pavilions to be reserved for reunions. The boat launch ramp is handicap accessible and is located in the middle of the Park.

    Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

    **Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds.** http://parks.ky.gov/regulations/firewood.htm

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    PAINTSVILLE LAKE STATE PARK
    P O BOX 920, 1551 KY RT 2275
    STAFFORDSVILLE  KY  41256
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (606)297-8486