Yatesville Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

Since you’ve pretty much parked your RV rental in Yatesville Lake State Park already, why not make the most of staying in such a beautiful, fun area? Spend hours on end cruising the scenic lake, and don’t forget the check out the marina before you go back to your camper rental and cook the bluegill, crappie, and bass that you caught in the lake. You can also go hiking and watch the rich wildlife, or put your skills to the test at the nearby golf course with massive elevation changes. Pretty nice things to have in your backyard, don’t you think?There are also a whole lot of trails around your Louisa rental RV. You can walk the old wagon trail between Paintsville and Prestonsburg, or you can pick your level of difficulty at the trail system leading up to the top of Sugarcamp Mountain where you can see the most amazing of panoramic vistas over the Kentucky landscape. You can also go on a self-guided bike tour and get some fresh air and exercise while learning about the area at the same time.Anyone who gets an RV rental near Yatesville Lake Campground and is passionate about wildlife should head to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park right away. You see, here you can go on guided elk tours where you’ll have a chance of spotting the majestic animals in their natural habitat, something that most of us don’t get to do every day. You can also hike, fish, and bike in this park, or perhaps you’d rather visit the nature center or catch a show at the outdoor theater. Have a yummy meal at the grill before the entertainment starts - or perhaps you want some breakfast before a whole day of outdoor fun, which is fine too.

Exploring the Area

One of the best parts about renting an RV in Louisa is that you get to spend some time in beautiful Prestonsburg as well as the surrounding area where you can visit Civil War battlefields and hear about how the city changed from blue to gray and back again several times, and you can also relive the stories of the settlers and the Native Americans that once called these mountains their home. For some captivating music, give the Mountain Arts Center some of your time, and don’t forget to check out the gallery while you’re there.When in this lovely city, you’ll also be able to attend many an event, like reenactments of Civil War battles, or Prestonsburg’s Night Market showcasing everything local. From art to businesses, from music to the community, this pop-up market is a fantastic experience, whether it’s your first or tenth time attending. For some more culture, try to be in town for the Star City Shakespeare Festival and don’t miss out on the Levisa Fork Paddlefest, whatever you do. Afterward, you can have a pizza, some Chinese food, or visit a family restaurant or a grill. This and much much more can be found in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.Have you decided what clothes to bring yet, or whether you should get a new pair of hiking boots or not, or if you should take a crash course in fishing? Because you are booking an RV in Louisa, right?!