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YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK, KY

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Description

Yatesville Lake provides plenty of room to skim the waves or catch some rays in your favorite cruisecraft--be it a houseboat, pontoon, speed boat or jet ski. The Yatesville Marina, named the nation's "Most Outstanding Project" in 1999 by the States Outdoor Boating Association, offers everything boaters and fishers need for lake fun. Back on shore, enjoy challenging play on the park's new 18-hole par-71 Eagle Ridge golf course. The course, built on mountainous terrain, features dramatic views and is part of the Kentucky State Park System's "Signature Series" of golf courses. Yatesville Lake State Park has a variety of campsites to suit anyone's idea of "roughing it," including double-wide sites for two RVs and boat-in, primitive sites. The 2,300-acre lake offers good bluegill, bass and crappie fishing.

Geography:

Yatesville Lake State Park is located near the town of Louisa, in Lawrence County, and opened in 1999.

Recreation:

Yatesville Lake State Park is home to several challenging and varied trail systems. The Mary Ingles Trail System, both a Community Millennium Trail and a National Recreation Trail, is located at the marina area and is made up of six separate trail loops: three rugged, wooded hiking trails, two exercise paths, and one ADA nature trail. The Pleasant Ridge Trail System is made up of five separate wooded nature trails. The Yatesville Lake Multi-Use Trail is a large, 20+ mile trail, open to hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Other activities at the park include fishing in the lake for bluegill, crappie, and bass, miniature golfing, and regular golf.

Facilities:

Pleasant Ridge Campground has both full hookup campsites and primitive campsites--both "boat in" and "hike in" sites. The campground also has a playground facility, nature trails, laundry room, restrooms & showers, and a dump station. The "boat in" sites are accessible only by boat, for secluded lakeside camping. The campgrounds was named among the best campgrounds in Kentucky and Tennessee by the Menasha Ridge Press. Other facilities at the park include the Eagle Ridge Golf Course and pro shop and a picnic pavilion with two picnic shelters, a playground, a volleyball court, and a grill. An ADA-compliant fishing jetty and lagoon may be found at the marina, which has a terrific boat dock and a store that sells gas, groceries, bait, fishing equipment, and souvenirs. A public beach area, equipped with playgrounds, restrooms, showers, and a snack bar is located near the marina.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Admin Service, Copying
Admin Service, Faxing
Bathhouse
Bird Watching
Boat Launch
Boat Launch Ramp
Boating
Boating, Jon (Paddle)
Boating, Kayaking
Boating, Power
Camper's Appreciation Weekend
Campground Host
Camping, Improved Site
Camping, Primitive
Camping,improved site
Canoeing
Dump Station
Fire Rings
Firewood (available at Camp Gate)
First Aid Station
First Aid Supplies
Fuel, Boats
Golf
Golfing
Grills
Handicap Access
Hiking
Hiking Difficult
Hiking Moderate
Hiking Trail
Hiking Trails Twilight Walk
Horseshoes
Hospital
Hot Showers
Information/Contact Station
Jet Skiing
Laundry
Maintenance Facility

Marina
Moorage
Parking
Pay Telephone
Photography
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Tables
Picnicikng
Playground
Playground
Powerboating
Putt-Putt
Putt-Putt course
Ranger Station
Rent Boats
Rental, Boat, Motorized
Restrooms
Retail, Bait & Tackle
Retail, Drinks
Retail, Firewood
Retail, Ice
Retail, Supplies
Showers
Sightseeing
Skiing - Water
Stargazing
Sunbathing
Swimming
Telephone
Trail, Hiking/Walking, Easy
Trails, Difficult Hiking
Trails, Moderate Hiking
Twilight Hiking Trail Walks
Walking
Water Drinking
Water, Drinking
Wildflower Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Less Than 1 Mile

Horseback Riding

Kayaking

Greater Than 1 Mile

Horse Rentals

Within 10 Miles

Churches
Dock, Boat

Motel
Seasonal Festivals

Greater Than 10 Miles

ATM / Cash Machine
Art & Museum
Culture
Dining
Emergency Services

Historic Sites
Maintenance, Boat
Propane
Scenic driving routes
Town

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 park is located in Eastern Time.

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

The Yatesville Lake State Park Campground is the only area campground located on the shores of Yatesville Lake, with easy access to the boat launching ramps.

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:

YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK
P.O. Box 767
Louisa KY 41230

Phone Number:

Information: (606)673-1492