About Paintsville Lake
Located in eastern Kentucky, the lake offers boating, fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding opportunities in a rural setting.
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Paintsville Lake
Staffordsville, Kentucky · Johnson County
Located in eastern Kentucky, the lake offers boating, fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding opportunities in a rural setting.
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37.83582, -82.87026
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Weather at Paintsville Lake
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
86°/63°
💧 1%🌬 5mph
↑ 6:28 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Sat
Overcast
87°/65°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 6:29 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Sun
Light Drizzle
88°/71°
💧 2%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:30 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
93°/68°
💧 8%🌬 9mph
↑ 6:30 AM ↓ 8:44 PM
Tue
Thunderstorm
97°/69°
💧 42%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:31 AM ↓ 8:44 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Paintsville - West on U.S. 460 then take State Route 40 West. Take State Route 2275 to the dam. This is a total of 4 miles.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Paintsville Lake
Heading to Paintsville Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
References & Official Resources
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