Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Also known as Dewey Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 121 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov606-889-1790
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park Update: Lodge, cabins, marina & campground closed.Pines Building, Business Office & Group Sales open. Convention Center dining closes May 3; special events only May 4–June 15. Sassafras Trail & lake… (more)
Pines Building, Business Office & Group Sales open. Convention Center dining closes May 3; special events only May 4–June 15. Sassafras Trail & lake open.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park is a 1,423-acre park in Floyd County, about 3 miles northeast of Prestonsburg.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Camping is available: 121 campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Memorial day through labor day |
Official wording
Whether you are looking for a relaxing day of paddling, an afternoon of fishing, or you want to explore all Jenny Wiley State Resort Park has to offer, you can do all of this from a canoe! Stop by the Nature Center 8am to 4pm any day of the week, Memorial Day through Labor Day for rental ($).
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
We are now pet-friendly! No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging & Camping | 121 | Electric/water availableShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Experience the secluded beauty of the 49-room May Lodge, which overlooks Dewey Lake and is surrounded by towering pines and peaceful mountains. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out is by 11 a.m., local time. We are now pet-friendly! No more than two pets are allowed per room/cottage. The park also has 18 cottages.
The campground is closed through June 30, 2026. There are two campgrounds for guests. A 121-site campground with utility hookups, buildings with showers/restrooms, and a dump station that campers can access. Experience a comfortable and scenic getaway at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park's C section campground, where three spacious travel trailers are available for rent. Each trailer accommodates up to 8 guests and features brand-new, high-quality mattresses for a restful stay. Equipped with both 30 and 50 amp connections, every site also includes a fire pit and picnic table for outdoor relaxation. While the park provides essentials like trash bags and toilet paper, renters must bring their own linens, dishes, and other supplies. The campground is closed through June 30, 2026. To make a reservation, call the campground at 502-764-1983.
Also available are boat-in campsites that can only be accessed by water. These sites cost $10 per night (cash only). For more information about the boat-in campground, call (606) 889-1790.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Biking
The Sugarcamp Mountain Trail system is a multi-use (mountain biking, hiking, and horse) facility created through a joint effort by Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and the city of Prestonsburg. For more information CLICK HERE or HERE.
Hiking
Acquaint yourself with the natural beauty of Jenny Wiley State Resort Park on the trails. The trails provide over ten miles of hiking for all ability levels, as well as a three-mile mountain bike loop. The Jenny Wiley Trail Heritage Byway embraces a 154-mile loop drive in eastern Kentucky. The park provides easy access to more than 60 miles of existing recreational facilities, such as hiking trails.
Boating and paddling
Boating
We have pontoons, canoes, kayaks, and a jon boat available for rent so you can enjoy Dewey Lake. Visit the marina for rentals. The marina is open March 15-October 31.
Canoeing
Whether you are looking for a relaxing day of paddling, an afternoon of fishing, or you want to explore all Jenny Wiley State Resort Park has to offer, you can do all of this from a canoe! Stop by the Nature Center 8am to 4pm any day of the week, Memorial Day through Labor Day for rental ($).
Fishing
Fishing
For "reel" excitement, Jenny Wiley is the place to be! Dewey Lake has largemouth and hybrid striped bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Plan your fishing trip and improve your success with the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources fishing forecast. Click here to view. Don't have a fishing pole? No problem! Ask at the park about their fishing loaner program where you can check out FREE equipment.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 75 Theatre Ct.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 - Nearest town
- Prestonsburg — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.6981, -82.7244
- Phone
- 606-889-1790
- tracy.garland@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 22, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology