Damsite Recration Area - This area includes picnic tables and grills, three group picnic shelters, playgrounds, boat ramp, restrooms, handicap fishing pier, and the historic Horton/Kitchen Log House. Picnic shelters are available on a first come, first serve basis or can be reserved in advance for a fee. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 and asking for Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters or going to www.reacreation.gov. A launch fee is charged for launching a boat at the dam-site boat ramp. Annual launch passes may be purchased at the Corps Office, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00pm. The marina offers mooring, fueling, waste disposal facilities, concession stand, and boat rentals and can be reached at 606-474-4513.

Below Dam Recreation Area - This area includes picnic tables and grills, one group picnic shelter, playground, canoe launch and Environmental Natural Study Field, a 1.75 mile National Registry Nature Trail, and a 2.25 mile primitive hiking trail. The Nature Trail winds through stands of mature timber and open areas in various stages of succession. It passes through sandstone cliffs and rock formations that create picuresque waterfalls in wet seasons. The Primitive Hiking trail follows along several ridge tops and offers hikers a more strenuous workout before winding it's way back down to the Environmental Nature Study Field. Trail maps are available at the project office along with information on various feeders/habitat on display in the Environmental Nature Study Field.

Listed as a Kentucky Watchable Wildlife Station, the Environmental Nature Study Field is being renovated and upgraded. It will include native species of plants and wildlife habitat areas that are applicable on farmland and backyards. By creating this wildlife-viewing field, the Corps has given back some of the natural resources, shelter, and food sources taken with the construction of the dam and recreational facilities. The park rangers as well as Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife can provide information on developing your own Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The trail through the Environmental Nature Study Field is 0.5 miles.

The Damsite Recreation area has 4 shelters and a fishing pier that are all handicap accessible.  The new restrooms at shelter #1 and #3 have handicap parking spaces.

Grayson Lake WMA provided excellent opportunity for Horseback riding.  Horseback riding is permitted approximately nine miles of designated trail which traverses the WMA on the scenic eastern side of the lake.  Horseback riding is not permitted off these trails which are shown on the map and marked by signs in the field.  All persons using Grayson Lake WMA should note that the entire area is open to hunting during designated seasons.  For this reason, all persons afield for non-hunting purposes from mid-August (beginning of squirrel season) through February are advised to wear blaze orange, especially on the head where it is most visible.  Likewise this is also recommended during the spring turkey season held in April and early May.  During the youth quota deer hunt (typically the first weekend in November), the WMA is closed to all other hunting and uses including hiking and horseback riding.

For information please contact Grayson Lake WMA Office at (606) 474-8535.

Grayson Lake - Hunting is popular and often productive on Grayson Lake WMA due in a large part to the effective restoration and habitat management practices.  Deer, turkey, and squirrels (both gray and fox) are abundant throughout the WMA and are the most frequently pursued game species.  Dove management units are located in the Frazier Flats and Clifty Creek areas, and shooting is typically good on opening day. Grouse hunting is fair on sideslopes and benches which have grown into second-growth forest (former pasture land).  Most waterfowl hunting occurs on Rosedale Point, or in the shallow, upper portions of various embayments.  Grayson Lake hosts a resident flock of approximately 150 - 200 geese, and relatively low numbers of wintering/migratory ducks.  The Deer Creek Branch of Grayson Lake, and Grayson Lake within 3/4 mile of the Dam is closed to waterfowl hunting.  Quail and rabbits tend to be very local and affiliated with the scattered open land areas.  Some woodcock are found in brushly woods located in bottoms and nearby openings.  Raccoons, bobcats and other furbearers are fairly abundant and my be hunted.  Trapping requires advance permission from the Grayson Lake WMA Area Manager or Biologist.  As public land, Grayson Lake WMA receives heavy hunting pressure for most game species.  Always remember to be safe, courteous, follow regulations, and don't be surprised if game tends to be very wary especially after opening day.

Many special regulations are in effect on Grayson Lake WMA for hunting and dog training.  These WMA specific regulations vary from prevailing statewide season dates and other restrictions.  Be sure to consult a current copy of the Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide, and refer especially to the section pertaining to Grayson Lake WMA.  One important restriction worth noting is that the only gun or muzzleloader hunting permitted for deer on Grayson Lake WMA is a youth quota hunt which requires advance application.  Hunters should also note that Corps of Engineers managed land, Camp Webb, and the Grayson Lake State Park lie adjacent the portions of the WMA.  These lands are closed to all hunting except for some designated special seasons which always require advance application. 

Grayson Lake WMA, Rt2, Box 276B, Grayson, KY  41143    Phone (606)-474-8535.

Regional Public Lands Biologist, (606) 686-3312

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, 1 Game Farm Road, Frankfort, KY  40601    Toll-free Help line  1-800-858-1549

Kentucky Wildlife Telecheck number 1-877-CHK-GAME (1-877-245-4283)

Deer quota hunt application number 1-877-86U-HUNT (1-877-868-4868)

To report wildlife violations only 1-800-25A-LERT (1-800-252-5378)<BR>