Kentucky Department of Parks

Paintsville Lake State Park Paintsville Lake gleams like a jewel in the crown of mountains of Eastern Kentucky.

Calendar of Events

All special events are subject to change and may be cancelled or postponed by the Kentucky Department of Parks due to unforeseen circumstances. Please confirm event schedule prior to arrival for date, time and fee information, especially if you plan to visit a Kentucky State Park for a specific event. Event details and contact information for all 52 Kentucky State Parks can be found on this website.

JOHN TIERNEY, STORYTELLER, PRESENTS "FEVER IN THE HILLS"
5/9/2008

Come meet us at shelter #3 on the evening of May 9th, at 8:30 pm to listen to storyteller John Tierney present a program called "Fever in the Hills".

JOHN TIERNEY, NATURALIST, LEADS A NATURE WALK
5/10/08

Meet us at the registration booth at 9:30 am for a nature walk led by John Tierney and enjoy the beauty of an Eastern Kentucky spring.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife - Bears
5/17/08

Ms. Kim Eckles from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will be at shelter #3 to present to us a very interesting and informative program on Bears.

JOHN TIERNEY, MUSICIAN, A MUSICAL STORYTELLING
5/24/2008

Meet us at shelter #3 at 8:30 pm and listen to the musical storytelling of John Tierney.

Wildlife Show - Kentucky Environmental Education Company
5/25/2008

Tammy Elza, professional naturalist, will put on an informative and educational live animal program at shelter #3 consisting of nocturnal animals, birds of prey and reptiles. Event time: 1pm to 2pm.

Magic Show w/ David Cotrell
5/30/2008

Magician David Cottrell will be at shelter #3 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm to "WOW your socks off" with a magic show. Event time: 7pm to 8pm.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife - Bears
5/31/08

Ms. Kim Eckles from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will be at shelter #1 to present to us a very interesting and informative program on Bears.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife - Bears
6/7/08 and 6/21/08

Ms. Kim Eckles from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will be at shelter #1 to present to us a very interesting and informative program on Bears.

Live Music w/ Brushfire
6/14/2008

Enjoy a mix of bluegrass, country, and gospel music at shelter #3 performed by the Brushfire Band. The Brushfire Band is composed of 3 talanted musicians who give an energetic and enthusiastic performance. Their music reflects their Bluegrass/Kentucky roots. Event time: 7pm to 8pm.

Wildlife Show - Kentucky Environmental Education Company
6/28/2008

Tammy Elza, professional naturalist, will put on an informative and educational live animal program at shelter #3 consisting of nocturnal animals, birds of prey and reptiles. Event time: 1pm to 2pm.

Most Patriotic Campsite
7/4/2008

Show us your patriotism! Celebrate the 4th of July with Paintsville Lake and deck your campsite out with red, white, and blue. Compete with your fellow campers for a chance to win a couple of free nights of camping.

Best Decorated Halloween Campsite
10/31/2008

Trick or Treat! Camp with us Halloween Weekend and join your fellow campers in a best decorated campsite contest. Show us your idea of a spooky Halloween and you could win a couple of free nights camping at Paintsville Lake!


More Information

Contact Information

Paintsville Lake State Park
PO Box 920
Staffordsville, KY 41256-0920
606-297-8486
Park Manager: Lisa Baldwin