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Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites
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US Army Corps of Engineers12Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
0Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
The Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites is a primitive campground and the only U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground at Dewey Lake. The campground is open from April 20th - October 31st. There are two ways to access this campsite, either by boat or walk-in. The views from these shoreline camping sites are like no other and allow you to connect with nature through so many activities. Some of them may include, but are not limited to swimming, fishing, campfire bonding festivities, wildlife viewing, and hiking. While staying at one of these 10 sites you may see various species of birds and waterfowl, some white-tailed deer, and the ocassional river otter. Additionally, in the early fall season this location boasts one of the most breathtaking sceneries of fall foilage that Dewey Lake has to offer. We take pride in taking care of our area that way it retains its beauty for years to come and we advise that all of our visitors to do the same. We hope you enjoy this area as much as we do!
Recreation
Some recreation activities that can be enjoyed at the Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites include swimming, bird watching, fishing, hiking, and reading.
Natural Features
Dewey Lake is surrounded by dense wooded forests, diverse fauna, many rock formations, and various species of plants. All of these natural features add to the beauty that Dewey Lake has to offer.
Nearby Attractions
These Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites are located in close range of the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Sugarcamp Mountain Trail System, Dewey Lake Wildlife Management Areas, and Loretta Lynn's Homeplace/ Butcher Hollow.
Charges & Cancellations
No refunds for changes or cancellations after purchase.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 12 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
0
Vehicle limit
0
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
12
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The campsite mix
Hike To
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Operator directions
From US 23 turn at the red light toward Highlands Hospital (Route 302) for about one mile, turn right onto Route 3 for about 1.5 miles; after 1st over pass turn right onto 302 Lake Road, take left at bottom of ramp and Dewey Recreation Area Entrance is one mile on right, Project Office is 1.25 miles on right, continue to pass the project office and cross the dam, once arriving at the intake structure you will see a parking lot and this is where you can park while staying at the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
12 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 12 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 10 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 11 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Small Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 12 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Small Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 2 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 3 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 4 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 5 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 6 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 7 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 8 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 9 N/A Source updated: 2026-07-11 | Hike To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |