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Grayson Lake State Park © andrea nolan
Grayson Lake State Park © andrea nolan
Grayson Lake State Park © andrea nolan
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Grayson Lake State Park © andrea nolan
Grayson Lake State Park © andrea nolan
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GRAYSON LAKE STATE PARK
GRAYSON LAKE STATE PARK
314 Grayson Lake Park Road
Olive Hill, Kentucky   41164-9213

Phone: 606-474-9727
Reservations: 606-474-9727
Sheer sandstone canyons and gentle slopes comprise the 1,512 acres of Grayson Lake State Park. This site was a favorite camping area for Shawnee and Cherokee Indians, and you will discover why with a visit to the park?s spacious campground.

Enjoy a picnic meal cooked over the grill and relax under the stars in a tent or camper. Our new 18-hole golf course, Hidden Cove, was named one of the "2004 Best New Affordable Courses" by "Golf Digest" magazine. This par-72 course encircles Grayson Lake and is protected by five fairway bunkers; it's sure to provide a challenge to golfers of any skill level.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
 Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
WinterActivitiesyes
AccommodationsGolf Courseyes
Camping
Pick your spot under the stars in the spacious, 71-site campground. Utility hookups, a dump station, and two central service buildings with rest rooms, showers, and laundry facilities are available. The check-in station has resale items such soft drinks, ice, and firewood. There is a pay telephone at the second bathhouse.

Open April 1-October 31. No advance reservations. Check-out by 1:00 PM, Eastern time. Pets are allowed if restrained.
Boating
A launching ramp provides boaters access to Grayson Lake. The 74.2-miles of shoreline range from gentle slopes, to scenic canyons. Located 3 miles from the park, a marina has everything you need for a great day on the lake: rental fishing boats and pontoon boats, bait, grocery and rest rooms. Marina open year-round; fee for boat rentals.
Fishing
Enjoy fishing in a 1,512-acre lake teeming with largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill. Boat rentals are available.


Location
Grayson Lake State Park is located near Ashland, Grayson and Olive Hill

Picnicking
Grayson Lake State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills, some featuring stunning lake views. Shelters are available for rent.
Trails
The .8-mile Beech-Hemlock Forest Trail is an opportunity to discover and appreciate the distinctive plants, rock formations, and wildlife of the park. The trail begins near the theater area, and circles the campground near the shoreline of the lake. Of particular interest on the trail are the several species of ferns, mosses, and lichens, the flowering rhododendron, "lizard head rock," and the unusual combination of beech-hemlock trees.

There is also a 3-mile Lick Falls loop trail for the more hearty hiker.
Birding
The park offers numerous birding opportunities with over 60 species of birds. Birdwatchers can spot waterfowl, songbirds and raptors in the diverse habitats including woodlands, wetlands and lake shores. The area is also part of a migratory path for many avian species.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
April 14 wish it had a outdoor pool by hollback
park review stars; one to five nice and large sites. wonderful golf course.
October 14 clean and spacious--our favorite by ashland, ky
park review stars; one to five
September 25 great campground
park review stars; one to five fantastic lake, convenient campground. clean facilities have been back many times.
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Area Cabins and Lodges
High Country Retreat
4076 S State Highway 7
Grayson, KY
(606) 474-9164
Area Accommodations (over 20 miles away)
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Cottages and Cabins
Trickle Creek offers luxury cabins in Hocking Hills. The cabins are situated on nearly 236 acres of secluded cabin rentals in the deep wooded ravines in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Hocking County, Ohio.
97.9 miles from park*
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