Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters
Open for day-use reservations. These are group picnic shelters, not overnight camping sites. Hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Alcohol is prohibited.
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 12:34PM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain will persist through tonight. Rainfall totals of one to two inches are expected across the area, with locally higher amounts possible in locations impacted by thunderstorms or just Embedded heavier downpours. Areas that received locally heavy rain over the past several days will be most vulnerable to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters are a collection of four group picnic shelters managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, situated near the dam on Grayson Lake in Carter County, Kentucky. These shelters are designed for day-use gatherings and can accommodate groups ranging from 80 to 125 people depending on the site. Each shelter is equipped with water hookups, electric service (15 to 100 amp), large grills, and picnic tables, with playgrounds adjacent to each shelter. Grayson Lake spans approximately 20 miles and is renowned for its sculptured sandstone cliffs that rise dramatically above the water, creating scenic canyons ideal for exploration by boat. The surrounding landscape features oak, pine, elm, and tulip poplar forests with particularly impressive fall foliage. Popular activities include boating, fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill, swimming, and hiking the Api-su-ahts Trail which offers over 22 miles of loops through the Wildlife Management Area. A marina is located at the dam site for boat storage, and Grayson Lake State Park is nearby with additional amenities including an 18-hole golf course. Alcohol is prohibited at the shelter sites.
Directions
From I-64, take Exit 172 and proceed south on KY Route 7 approximately 8 miles. KY Route 7 passes over Grayson Dam. After passing over the dam, take the first right onto the lower access road to reach Picnic Shelter 4. To reach Shelters 1, 2, and 3, take the first left onto Launch Ramp Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (606) 474-5815 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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