Jenny Wiley State Park

Available Activities

Hiking
Fishing
Boating

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park features May Lodge on Dewey Lake—but major 2025 changes ahead!

⚠️ LODGE CLOSES Sept 1, 2025 for renovations (reopens summer 2026). Cottages & campground sheltering flood victims through June 2026.

Available 2025

🚶 10+ miles hiking trails
🎣 Fishing (bass, catfish, crappie)
⛵ Marina rentals (Mar 15-Oct 31)
🍽️ Conference center dining during closure

Dewey Lake

1,100 acres! Largemouth & hybrid striped bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie.

Why are cottages unavailable?

The 18 cottages and campground are housing Kentuckians displaced by recent flooding through June 30, 2026.

🏞️ KY’s Mountain Resort

Details at KY State Parks.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026