State Park · Kentucky, United States
Paintsville Lake State Park
Paintsville Lake State Park is a state park in Kentucky, United States, covering 242 acres (98 ha), established in 1986.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Johnson County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 242 acres (98 ha) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Coordinates | 37.8398° N, 82.8710° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Paintsville Lake State Park
Paintsville Lake State Park is a park located just west of Paintsville, Kentucky in Johnson County. The park itself encompasses 242 acres (98 ha), while Paintsville Lake, its major feature, covers approximately 1,139 acres (461 ha) extending into parts of Morgan County. The park contains thirty-two developed campsites, ten primitive campsites, a playground, four picnic shelters, a four lane launch ramp, an amphitheater, a restaurant, a marina, and a Kiwanis Trail, a National Recreation Trail.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Paintsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just west of Paintsville |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Famous trails
- Kiwanis Trail
Airports near this park
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- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 128.2 miles away
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) · Columbus, United States · 149.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Paintsville Lake State Park?
Paintsville Lake State Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.8398° N, 82.8710° W).
When was Paintsville Lake State Park established?
Paintsville Lake State Park was established in 1986, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Paintsville Lake State Park?
Paintsville Lake State Park covers 242 acres (98 ha).
Does Paintsville Lake State Park have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Paintsville Lake State Park are limited.
How do I get to Paintsville Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Paintsville, Kentucky. just west of Paintsville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paintsville_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).