Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

Once you settle into your campsite at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, you can hit the road and see some of the best state parks and national forests in Kentucky. Before you head out, get familiar with Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, as it is considered one of the best recreation areas around. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, or water skiing on Dewey Lake, or hike along one of the many hiking trails.A swimming pool, nature center, and restaurant offer additional opportunities for fun and relaxation while you're here. Grayson Lake State Park also has some lovely lake frontage to charm you, with sandy beaches and peaceful fishing spots. Boating, swimming, and golfing are among the many things to try when you visit this nearby park.Paintsville Lake State Park is a large recreation area complete with a hiking trail system, a great campground, picnic pavilions, swimming areas and beaches, and plenty of other features to enjoy. Furthermore, you can find an outdoor amphitheater, a marina, a restaurant, and several historic sites at this magical place in Paintsville.It may not be as close as the other parks mentioned, but when you book an RV in Floyd County, you can head out towards Bowling Green in the central part of the state to see the only national park in Kentucky. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the largest known cave system in the world, with 400 miles of underground passageways and a myriad of cavernous chambers. Stalagmites, stalactites, rare gems, and bizarre underground wildlife await when you explore this subterranean wonderland in Kentucky.

City Sightseeing

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Campground is located in tiny Prestonsburg, which doesn't offer a lot of sightseeing opportunities. However, this mountain village has quite a bit to see when renting an RV in the area. Charming boutiques and artsy galleries are easy to find while strolling through the town, especially along the city's main road.Catch a theatrical or musical performance at either Jenny Wiley Theatre (located in the state park), or the Mountain Arts Center, which frequently hosts comedians, musicians, and theater companies to put on shows. There is a restaurant too, so you can enjoy some fine dining while you enjoy the performances. The Jenny Wiley Theatre puts on a variety of musicals, operas, and theatrical plays in a beautiful, year-round outdoor setting.Tons of historical sites can be seen while going on a tour through Prestonsburg, like the Samuel May House. This piece of history preserves the past with old-fashioned furniture and its colonial building style.The East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium is a must-add stop to your itinerary if you consider yourself a scientist at heart. This state-of-the-art facility has thousands of square feet of display space, workshops, classrooms, a gift shop, and a planetarium where you can see the stars or watch laser light shows. It doesn’t matter where you decide to go, though; when you rent an RV near Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Campground, the fun will surely follow.