Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, State resort park with lake in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park spans across a natural area featuring Dewey Lake, forests, and trails for outdoor recreation activities.
The park, established in 1954, commemorates Jenny Wiley, a pioneer woman who experienced significant events in this region during the 18th century.
The park maintains an interpretive center where visitors learn about local heritage through exhibits focusing on regional history and natural sciences.
Visitors can reserve accommodation at the lakeside lodge, camping sites for tents and RVs, or access boat rentals at the marina.
The park offers guided elk viewing tours where visitors can observe these large mammals in their natural Kentucky mountain habitat.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: 1954
Website: http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/jenny-wiley/default.aspx
GPS coordinates: 37.71866,-82.72357
Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:05
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