Located in Eastern Kentucky, the 2,242-acre lake offers boating, fishing and
camping opportunities.

Located in Eastern Kentucky, the 2,242-acre lake offers boating, fishing and camping opportunities.

Brown ducks swimming in a row in blue water

Ducks in a Row

Yatesville Lake

A region important for natural gas, oil and coal. Wooded hills of 600 feet
rise gently around the lake.

A region important for natural gas, oil and coal. Wooded hills of 600 feet rise gently around the lake.

## Overview

East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East
Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for
camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.

## Recreation

East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of
shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water
skiing, canoeing and swimming.  
  
Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-
breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish
have been found in the lake.  
  
Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the
lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the
campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail
and Lakeside Trail.

## Facilities

The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups.
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump
station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball
courts are on-site.

## Natural Features

The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland
hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake,
including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons,
squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl.

## Nearby Attractions

The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of
public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.

<h2>Overview</h2>
East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, canoeing and swimming. <br/><br/>
Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish have been found in the lake.<br/>
<br/>
Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail and Lakeside Trail. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball courts are on-site. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake, including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.

Camping rates in 2025:

  * **Regular campsites:** $35
  * **Waterfront campsites:** $50

This view comes right from the banks are our Area 01 pointed to Area 02.

East Fork Campground Area 01

This map tells you what site has what and any other information and numbers you could need/use when considering a site that fits best with you while making your reservation.

Campground Map

A morning view from our Area 01 pointing towards the first few sights found in our Area 01 to our Overflow Area.

East Fork Campground

It just isn't camping season without a campfire. The favorite camping past time for young and old alike. This photo is in Area 4 of the campground.

Camping Life

If camping or visiting East Lynn Lake in early autumn, you may enjoy gorgeous displays of the fall foliage such as this. This photograph was taken near the East Lynn Lake's dam.

Autumn Sunset

A beautiful overhead image of East Lynn Lake

East Lynn Lake Overview

East Lynn Lake has recently become home to several bald eagles. They can commonly be seen resting or flying overhead in the campground throughout the year.

Eagle Resting

Area 02 has a beautiful field behind their sites not on the water giving enough space for everyone camping to get involved with games like horse shoes and corn hold (horse shoe and corn hole areas are found in the open field).

East Fork Campground Area 02

Depicted in this map is the layout of each area, as well as facility and amenity information.

Layout of the Campground's Areas

East Fork (Wv)

## Overview

***Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under
renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some
portions of the playground will be unfinished.**  
  
East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a
fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the
northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of
Huntington, WV.  
  
East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood
management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water
sports and hiking.

## Recreation

The reservoir is sizeable enough that there are both wake-permitted and no
wake zones. Visitors interested in water skiing can have their fun, while
fisherman populate the calmer portions of the lake. More interested in the
latter? East Lynn Lake boasts 29 species of native West Virginian fish,
including musky, crappie, and bass. Outdoorsmen with a competitive edge can
participate in bass tournaments held April through October.

## Facilities

Great for large groups and families. Each shelter seats up to 100 people, with
nearby playgrounds and grassy fields. Shelter 1 and 2 have basketball courts
as well.

## Natural Features

Shelters are situated on various terrains along the 12-mile long reservoir in
the Ohio River Valley. Shelter 1 and 2 boast scenic overlooks at the top of
the dam. Shelter 3 is nestled along a quiet creek-front, and shelter 4 is
perched right on the lake with a convenient boat ramp.

## Nearby Attractions

Adjacent to the shelters is the East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area, which
offers 25,000 acres of public land used for hunting, fishing and hiking.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>*Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some portions of the playground will be unfinished.</strong><br><br>East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of Huntington, WV. <br> <br>East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water sports and hiking.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The reservoir is sizeable enough that there are both wake-permitted and no wake zones. Visitors interested in water skiing can have their fun, while fisherman populate the calmer portions of the lake. More interested in the latter? East Lynn Lake boasts 29 species of native West Virginian fish, including musky, crappie, and bass. Outdoorsmen with a competitive edge can participate in bass tournaments held April through October.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
Great for large groups and families. Each shelter seats up to 100 people, with nearby playgrounds and grassy fields. Shelter 1 and 2 have basketball courts as well. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Shelters are situated on various terrains along the 12-mile long reservoir in the Ohio River Valley.  Shelter 1 and 2 boast scenic overlooks at the top of the dam. Shelter 3 is nestled along a quiet creek-front, and shelter 4 is perched right on the lake with a convenient boat ramp. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Adjacent to the shelters is the East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area, which offers 25,000 acres of public land used for hunting, fishing and hiking.

Shelter 5, located at the Overlook Recreation Area. Has electric hookups.

Shelter 5 at the Overlook.

Shelter 1 at the Overlook Recreation Area. Shelter has water and electric hookups.

Shelter 1 at the Overlook.

East Lynn Lake Shelters

Top Cottage in fall

Top Cottage

bird flying through heavy fog

Top Cottage in Autumn

Top Cottage Porch

Top Cottage in summer

East Lynn Lake

Scenic sandstone rock cliffs rim the lake's 40 miles of shoreline. Hike the
many trails and enjoy the wildlife viewing area at the Damsite Recreation
Area.

Scenic sandstone rock cliffs rim the lake's 40 miles of shoreline. Hike the many trails and enjoy the wildlife viewing area at the Damsite Recreation Area.

## Overview

Grayson Lake Dam Site Shelters are just seven miles south of Grayson, Kentucky
on state Route 7 on Grayson Lake. Recreational activities abound on and around
this 20-mile long lake. Boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and hunting
are the area's most popular draws.

## Recreation

Visitors flock to Grayson Lake for its numerous recreational opportunities,
including boating, canoeing, swimming, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish
and bluegill. A marina is located at the dam site for convenient boat storage.  
  
Hikers enjoy the Api-su-ahts Trail, with four loops totaling over 22 miles.
The trail offers scenic views of the lakeshore and mature hardwood forests as
it winds through creek bottoms, hollows and ridgetops in the more secluded
region of the Wildlife Management Area east of Grayson Lake.

## Facilities

This site contains four group picnic shelters with water and 15-amp electrical
hookups, large grills and picnic tables. Accessible vault toilets are
provided.  
  
  
Playgrounds are located next to each shelter!

## Natural Features

Grayson Lake is known for its sculptured sandstone cliffs that rise 30 to 200
feet above the lake's surface, providing many narrow, scenic canyons just
waiting to be explored.  
  
The gently sloping landscape around the lake is forested with a mixture of
oak, white and yellow pine, elm, and Kentucky's state tree, the Tulip Poplar.
Fall colors are particularly impressive at Grayson Lake.

## Nearby Attractions

The Grayson Game Refuge Area and Wildlife Management Area are both nearby,
offering hiking, hunting, birding and fishing.  
  
Grayson Lake State Park is just a few minutes away, with an 18-hole golf
course, camping, hiking and more great water activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Grayson Lake Dam Site Shelters are just seven miles south of Grayson, Kentucky on state Route 7 on Grayson Lake. Recreational activities abound on and around this 20-mile long lake. Boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and hunting are the area's most popular draws.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors flock to Grayson Lake for its numerous recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, swimming, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill. A marina is located at the dam site for convenient boat storage.<br/>
<br/>
Hikers enjoy the Api-su-ahts Trail, with four loops totaling over 22 miles. The trail offers scenic views of the lakeshore and mature hardwood forests as it winds through creek bottoms, hollows and ridgetops in the more secluded region of the Wildlife Management Area east of Grayson Lake.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This site contains four group picnic shelters with water and 15-amp electrical hookups, large grills and picnic tables. Accessible vault toilets are provided.<br><br><br>Playgrounds are located next to each shelter!</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Grayson Lake is known for its sculptured sandstone cliffs that rise 30 to 200 feet above the lake's surface, providing many narrow, scenic canyons just waiting to be explored.<br/><br/>
The gently sloping landscape around the lake is forested with a mixture of oak, white and yellow pine, elm, and Kentucky's state tree, the Tulip Poplar. Fall colors are particularly impressive at Grayson Lake.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Grayson Game Refuge Area and Wildlife Management Area are both nearby, offering hiking, hunting, birding and fishing. <br/><br/>
Grayson Lake State Park is just a few minutes away, with an 18-hole golf course, camping, hiking and more great water activities.

Grayson Lake

Grayson Lake Dam

Kayaking at Grayson Lake

Grayson Lake Overhead

Paddle Boarding on Grayson Lake

There are numerous falls hidden throughout Grayson Lake. This is just one of many.

Yatesville Lake

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East Lynn Lake

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