Paintsville Lake State Park
Open year-round. Peak season runs April 1 through October 31 with a 2-night minimum on weekends. Water availability is not guaranteed during freezing months. Reservations can be made 1 day to 12 months in advance.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Elliott, Fleming and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In southeast Kentucky, Floyd, Magoffin, Morgan and Pike. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Paintsville Lake State Park Campground sits along the shores of the 1,139-acre Paintsville Lake in Johnson County, eastern Kentucky. The campground operates year-round with 32 developed sites offering full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Sites accommodate RVs up to 48 feet in length with both back-in and pull-through options available. An additional 10 primitive walk-in tent sites provide a more rustic camping experience. The campground features modern amenities including bathhouses with hot showers, laundry facilities, fire rings, and a playground. Two of the developed sites are adapted for disabled campers. The park offers excellent lake recreation with a marina, ADA-accessible boat launch, and opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, jet skiing, and water skiing. Bass fishing tournaments run throughout the year and the lake is regularly stocked with trout. Peak season runs from April 1 through October 31 with a 2-night minimum stay required on Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance through the Kentucky State Parks reservation system. Pets are allowed on leash at most campsites.
Directions
Located on US 23 at the Staffordsville/Paintsville exit in Johnson County, Kentucky.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 - $106.36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (606) 297-8488 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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