OutReserve

Dewey Lake Shelter

Dewey Lake Shelter #3, our most popular out of all the shelters.
Dewey Lake Shelter #4, located at Picnic Hollow.
Dewey Lake Downstream Area containing shelters 1, 2, and 3.
Kayaking and canoeing is a pleasant way to enjoy the beauty at Dewey Lake.
Dewey Lake Shelter #2

Featured amenities

Playground
Playground

About Dewey Lake Shelter

Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for groups of up to 150 guests.

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 10 to Oct 18

Reviews (20)

Review Summary

3.9
20 reviews
5
40.0%
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4
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10.0%
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10.0%
2

Judy H

May 20, 2023

4

Shelter #3 is perfect for keeping an eye on your kids out on the playground.

Clyde B

September 17, 2022

4

Site was clean and dry, not to far from bathroom, nice large bbq pits

Delanna M

May 1, 2022

2

Clean. Great park!

Alyssa C P

August 29, 2021

5

Shelter was in excellent condition. Clean, ideal place for church and family gatherings.

nancy b

August 22, 2021

1

Due to COVID we were unable to use this facility. Could not get in touch with anyone to cancel.

Michael B

June 21, 2021

4

Very clean and nice, couple children got stung in the grass, it was a little on the high side.

Judy H

May 16, 2021

4

There is always a cool breeze under shelter 3. There is only 2 electric plug-ins so need to bring extension cords. There is a horse shoe pit beside if shelter and plenty of room for corn hole ir other outdoor games. Our family always enjoy getting together there.

Jo ann M

August 16, 2020

4

Shelter was clean ,easily accessible with all the hook-ups needed for a great outdoor experience.

Myrl B

January 17, 2020

4

Very clean, very happy.

clyde B

January 11, 2020

5

We really enjoyed having our company picnic there. We had around 120 employees and family members there and everybody had a great time. The facilities were great.

Location Dewey Lake Shelter

Address:
Hc 70 Box 540
Van Lear, KY, 41265
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7447 / -82.7286

Elevation: 250 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Alcohol and firearms are prohibited within the park

General

Restrooms close at 10 p.m. through the spring and summer months and at 3:30 p.m. after September

General

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

General

Bouncy houses and water slides which require continuous power/water usage are prohibited. 

General

No water hook-ups are available. Water is provided at a fountain and is only available in means of drinking water only.

General

kiddie pools, water slides, and/or inflatables are prohibited.

General

Chalk, water balloons, silly string, paint, confetti, smoke sticks, or any other related items that can cause defacement, destruction, and/or littering are prohibited.

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