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Paintsville Lake
Overview
Paintsville Lake State Park offers a peaceful retreat into the rolling hills of Eastern Kentucky. This scenic destination provides a classic outdoor experience centered around the stunning 1,139-acre lake. The campground is designed for those seeking a mix of modern convenience and natural beauty. It is well-maintained and serves as a gateway to the region’s outdoor recreation, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families and nature enthusiasts alike.
Location & Surroundings
Located in Staffordsville, Kentucky, the park is tucked away in the Appalachian foothills, offering a rugged landscape characterized by steep cliffs and dense hardwood forests. The surrounding area is relatively remote, which ensures a quiet environment away from highway noise. The lake itself is the primary draw, featuring clear waters and miles of shoreline that invite exploration by boat or on foot through the wooded terrain.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground features 32 developed sites equipped with full hookups, including water, sewer, and electricity, making it suitable for larger rigs. For those seeking a more traditional experience, primitive sites are also available. On-site facilities include a modern central bathhouse with laundry facilities, ensuring comfort during extended stays. Each site is furnished with a fire ring and picnic table, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Water activities dominate the itinerary here, with a full-service marina located just outside the park entrance for boat rentals and supplies. Anglers frequently visit to catch trophy bass and trout. For hikers, the Kiwanis Trail offers scenic views, while the nearby Dawkins Line Rail Trail provides 36 miles of multi-use paths for biking and hiking. History buffs can also explore the nearby Mountain Homeplace, a living history museum.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for recreational boaters and anglers who want easy access to the water. It also appeals to families who appreciate a safe, quiet environment with a playground for children. Because of the full-service hookups, it is a great choice for long-term travelers looking for a stable base while exploring the beauty of Eastern Kentucky’s highlands and its rich musical heritage.
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User Reviews
Friends On The Open Road
We stayed 4 nights, checking in on Sunday afternoon and checking out Thursday morning. We arrived early, around 9:00am and were welcomed to park in the Marina area until our campsite opened. The people working the front gate were super friendly and being local to the area they were able to give us great recommendations. This campground has full hookups, water, electric and sewer. If you are tent camping they have extremely nice walk-in sites that are near a very nice bath house. The bathrooms/ showers were very well maintained and clean. They also have a laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers, clean and in working order. If you have small children there is a nice playground at the end of the cul de sac. The hiking trails at the visitors center were very well maintain by the local Kiwanis and the Army Corps of Engineers. This park is very well maintained, as is the boat launch and picnic facilites near the marina. This is a very family friendly and budget friendly location to camp. As it is the 1st week in September things are a little slower than in the summer. I wish I could give them 6 STARS. We have been traveling in our RV for the past 3 months, a different location every week, we've seen nice parks but this is one of the nicest!
Lorie Roland
Great campground. Check in was easy and the woman was so helpful. The two employees that do the trails and all maintenance at the parks were wonderful, saw them on the trail working and they were not playing around. They all made us feel at home. Thank you
Selena Howard
A beautiful clean peaceful lake one of the best in Kentucky in my opinion ; the bathrooms are always clean they have play ground trails to walk on etc. !
Raj Nunna
Ample parking. Has boat rentals, but make sure to reserve early. Oh and yes the ice creams were good and cheap.
Brian Mackintosh
Nice spot for a quick hike if you are in the area. Signage is ok - but can be a bit deceiving