Jenny Wiley State Resort
Jenny Wiley State Resort , located deep in the heart of the Appalachians,
is accented by scenic 1,100-acre Dewey Lake. Enjoy a variety of activities,
from Broadway shows in the Theatre, and hiking trails through the wilderness,
to golfing amid mountain vistas. Named for a brave pioneer woman who survived
Indian capture in the area, Jenny Wiley resort is known as a polished mountain
retreat.
Accommodations
May Lodge
 Experience the secluded beauty
of the 49-room May Lodge, surrounded by towering pines and peaceful mountains.
Browse the lodge gift shop, offering a large selection of Kentucky handcrafts
and souvenirs.
Rooms are available by late afternoon, check-out by noon, Eastern time.
 Cottages
For private accommodations, enjoy a one or two-bedroom cottage. Tableware,
cooking utensils, and linens are provided, with fresh linens available daily.
Cottages are available by late afternoon, check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Campground
Enjoy the great outdoors in the 117-site campground. Utility hookups, two central
service buildings with showers and rest rooms, a grocery store, and a dump station
are available for your convenience. Open April 1-October 31. Rates.
Pets are allowed if restrained.
Dining
Room
You can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as
delicious Kentucky cuisine in the May Lodge Dining Room.
This 224-seat dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. Two private dining facilities are available to
accommodate up to 70 people.
Meeting
Rooms
The lodge contains two meeting rooms that each
accommodate 125 guests. Audio-visual equipment is
available. These meeting rooms are in addition to the
meeting space in the Conference Center, described below.
Wilkinson/Stumbo
Conference Center
 This modern meeting facility is
adjacent to the amphitheatre. The center may be divided
into three separate meeting/banquet rooms to accommodate
a total of 500-800 people, theater or banquet-style.
Performing Arts
Jenny Wiley is a showplace for the performing arts! The Jenny Wiley Theatre
presents summer musicals in the parks amphitheatre. In 2004, "Wizard
of Oz", "Big River", & "Driving Miss Daisy" are
presented. The season runs June 6 through August 21. Tickets are around $15
adult; $13 senior; and $8 student. Performances begin at 8:15 pm. All performances,
times and prices are subject to change without notice.
For latest Information and reservations: Jenny Wiley Theatre (606)886-9274
or toll-free: 877/CALL-JWT (877-225-5598) www.jwtheatre.com
The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg is the home of & Kentucky
Opry & and year-round performing arts.
Information and reservations: (606)886-2623 or
1-888-MAC-ARTS (1-888-622-2787). www.macarts.com
Water
Sports
Boating
Fun-filled days await you on Dewey Lake! The boat dock
offers 199 open slips, three launching ramps, and pontoon
boat rental. $ for boat rental.
Have you ever thought about
taking a canoe trip with your special group or business?
Guided group canoe trips are offered at Jenny Wiley
seasonally (March-November) on either Johns Creek or the
Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. These trips are led
by Ron Vanover, park naturalist. The cost is usually $10
per person. Costs can vary according to the desired trip
and group size. The park can accommodate up to 14 persons
per trip. To make Canoe Trip arrangements, email Ron Vanover 
Fishing
For "reel" excitement, Jenny wiley is the place
to be! Dewey Lake has largemouth and hybrid striped bass,
bluegill, catfish, and crappie.
Swimming
The lodge pool is for the exclusive use of
overnight guests. The Olympic-size community pool is a
great place to meet friends during the summer.
Open Memorial Day& mid-August, $ for community
pool.
Golf
Fore! Test your golfing skills on the nine-hole,
regulation golf course. Take advantage of the fully-equipped pro shop
with rental clubs, pull carts, and riding carts. Nine-hole course Golf packages
are offered.
Course open year-round, weather permitting, $.
Nature
Trails
Acquaint yourself with the natural beauty of Jenny Wiley State Resort on the hiking trails. The trails
provide over ten miles of hiking for all ability levels.
 The Jenny Wiley Trail Heritage
Byway embraces a 154-mile loop drive in Eastern
Kentucky. The route provides easy access to more than
60 miles of existing recreational facilities, such as
hiking trails.
Recreation
& Interpretation
Daily summer activities and year-round special events are
planned for children and adults under the guidance of a
trained recreation director.
Special Events
The park hosts special events throughout the year. You can contact the park for information, or go to the
Kentucky State Parks Booklet Order Page to order the
Kentucky State Parks booklet which includes special events. To receive monthly
email updates on upcoming programs and activities in Jenny Wiley park from
the Recreation Staff, click on the Request Updates Button. 
Picnicking
& Playgrounds
Picnic tables, grills, and playgrounds are located
throughout the park for the perfect family outing. Picnic
shelters are located at the campground and sky lift.
Location
& Contact Information
Jenny Wiley State Resort
75 Theatre Court, Prestonsburg KY 41653-9799
(606) 886-2711
Jenny Wiley Resort is in the Eastern US Time Zone.
Send us e-mail!
Toll-free reservations: 1-800-325-0142
Jenny Wiley is located in
Prestonsburg, off US 23/460 on KY 3. From I-64 West take
the Mountain Parkway exit. From I-64 East take the US 23
South Exit. From I-75 north, take the Daniel Boone
Parkway exit. From I-75 south, take the I-64 East exit.
Here is an area map.
 This is a zoomable map.
When you click on the map, this frame will go to the
MapQuest website, where you can get driving directions
and other navigation information. Other
Parks Nearby
Paintsville Lake State Park is located close to
Paintsville, 17 miles northwest of Jenny Wiley.
Area
Attractions
Check out the Kentucky
Appalachians Region of the Kentucky Tourism Council Web
Site to find out
more about attractions near Jenny Wiley.
Park
Rates - where links appear in listing, images
are available
 Link here
for lodging availabilities for the next
four weeks.
$5 additional charge per lodge room on Friday and Saturday nights from April 4 - November 1, 2004, with the exception of the following holiday dates, during which the additional charge changes from $5 to $10 per lodge room. Holiday dates are May 23, 24,
25; July 4, 5, 6; and August 29, 30, 31, 2004.
Link to Kentucky State Park Rates for
procedures and more information.
Campground
Open April 1- October 31, 2004
| Modern Site |
$18 |
Rate includes two persons per night. |
| Each additional person over 16 years of age $3. |
| Senior Citizens Rate | 10% off | includes two Persons per night |
| 62 and older |
| Disabled Kentuckians Rate | 10% off | includes two Persons per night |
| 18 and older, with card issued by the Kentucky Department of Social Services, Division of Aging, main office - 275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY 40601 - 502-564-6930 |
| Primitive Sites | $11 | Rate includes two persons per night. |
| Each additional person over 16 is $3 |
| KY Former POW | FREE! | |
| with valid POW ID |
Jenny Wiley State Resort facilities close
following lunch Sunday, December 23, 2004 and reopen for dinner
on Friday, December 30, 2004.
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