Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters
Campground · Kentucky · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Grayson Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 4
- Bookable sites
- up to 125
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 711 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Grayson Lake Dam Site Shelters are just seven miles south of Grayson, Kentucky on state Route 7 on Grayson Lake. Recreational activities abound on and around this 20-mile long lake. Boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and hunting are the area's most popular draws.Recreation
Visitors flock to Grayson Lake for its numerous recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, swimming, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill. A marina is located at the dam site for convenient boat storage.Hikers enjoy the Api-su-ahts Trail, with four loops totaling over 22 miles. The trail offers scenic views of the lakeshore and mature hardwood forests as it winds through creek bottoms, hollows and ridgetops in the more secluded region of the Wildlife Management Area east of Grayson Lake.
Facilities
This site contains four group picnic shelters with water and 15-amp electrical hookups, large grills and picnic tables. Accessible vault toilets are provided.
Playgrounds are located next to each shelter!
Natural Features
Grayson Lake is known for its sculptured sandstone cliffs that rise 30 to 200 feet above the lake's surface, providing many narrow, scenic canyons just waiting to be explored.The gently sloping landscape around the lake is forested with a mixture of oak, white and yellow pine, elm, and Kentucky's state tree, the Tulip Poplar. Fall colors are particularly impressive at Grayson Lake.
Nearby Attractions
The Grayson Game Refuge Area and Wildlife Management Area are both nearby, offering hiking, hunting, birding and fishing.Grayson Lake State Park is just a few minutes away, with an 18-hole golf course, camping, hiking and more great water activities.
The facts
- 4 bookable sites
- 4 sites for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Up to 125 people per site
- Loops: SHELTERS
Site types
- 4 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
4 campsites at Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 125 | ♿ |
| 002 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 60 | ♿ |
| 003 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 80 | ♿ |
| 004 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 125 | ♿ |
Getting there
From Huntington, WV, travel west on I-64 approximately 28 miles to Exit 172, or from Lexington, Ky, travel east on I-64 approximately 93 miles to Exit 172.
From Exit 172, proceed south on KY Route 7 approximately 8 miles. KY Route 7 passes over Grayson Dam; after passing over dam, take the first right onto lower access road to go to Picnic Shelter 4. To reach Shelters 1, 2, and 3, take the first left onto Launch Ramp Road.
From Exit 172, proceed south on KY Route 7 approximately 8 miles. KY Route 7 passes over Grayson Dam; after passing over dam, take the first right onto lower access road to go to Picnic Shelter 4. To reach Shelters 1, 2, and 3, take the first left onto Launch Ramp Road.
38.25333, -82.98528 · 38°15'12.0"N 82°59'7.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters
- Can you reserve a site at Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters?
- Yes, Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters have?
- 4 sites.
- Does Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters
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- Zilpo Recreation Area 30.3 mi · Campground
- Billy Branch Picnic Area Day Use 30.5 mi · Activity pass
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area 30.5 mi · Campground
- Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area 30.6 mi · Facility
- Cumberland District 30.7 mi · Facility
- Underground Railroad: Vesuvius Furnace 30.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 606-474-5815
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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