AJ Jolly Park

AJ Jolly Park & Campground is an award-winning, 1000 acre park that offers many outdoor activities including:

89 Camping Spots (62 of which have been improved with water and electric) -Not available in 2026
5 Yurts -Not available in 2026
200 Acre Fishing Lake -Not available in 2026
Horse Trails - Horse Trail Map & Information
Picnic Areas

Hiking - AJ Jolly Trail Map

Watercraft Rentals - Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Boat, & SUP -Not available in 2026
Kayak Storage Unit Seasonal Rentals - Kayak Storage Agreement and Waiver/Release -Not available in 2026
18-Hole Disc Golf Course - Disc Golf Map
5 Baseball Fields
Soccer
Basketball
Sand Volleyball
Pickleball & Tennis
Cornhole

AJ Jolly Golf Course

AJ Jolly Golf Course provides 18 holes of award-winning golf on the banks of the AJ Jolly Lake. For detailed information on the course layout and amenities visit the AJ Jolly Golf website.

AJ Jolly Horse Trails

AJ Jolly offers approximately 20 miles of trails for the citizen or visitor looking to enjoy a day out on the horse.

The Campbell County Environmental Education Center encompasses over 50 acres and allows visitors to experience field, forest, and wetland habitats. The center has two main walking trails for visitors to explore.

The state of Kentucky was pushing to improve its public park systems during the late 1950s. A Campbell County public park was voted to be established on November 16, 1959 by the Campbell County Fiscal Court. A five-person board was appointed by the county judge executive, Andrew J. Jolly, Jr, to provide, conduct, and maintain parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers in the county. A vote for a bond approval allowed six new state parks to be built, along with the building of a dam for the construction of the AJ Jolly lake. The golf course opened on June 28, 1962, along with a bridle path and stable with 15 horses. The rest of the park was open to the public in 1963. A park extension was announced and the fiscal court voted to rename the county park to "AJ Jolly Park" in honor of the former county judge.

Report an Issue at AJ Jolly or Pendery Park Report an Item Lost or Found at AJ Jolly or Pendery Park

2026 Dates & Events

Rates and Fees

For a full listing of rates and fees for everything from park entrance, horse tags, recreational rentals, amenities as well as all camping sites, Yurts or shelter reservations.

Camping Information

Click here for info on Camping & Shelter Reservations.

Park & Camping

RV/Equestrian Camping

Make a Reservation

Campground is CLOSED for 2026.

For shelter reservations, please call 859-547-3681.

Alcohol Policy

Reservations Cancellation Policy

Temporary Use Permit Application Form

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Camping Site Photos & Maps

Click above to see campsite photos and maps of the park. Click below to go to our interactive map on google maps where you can see individual photos.

Shelters

Due to lake dredging some sites with normal lake access may not have water.

Individual pictures, rates and other detailed information about each of our available shelters both at AJ Jolly Park as well as Pendery Park.

To reserve a shelter please call Campbell County Parks at 859-547-3681.

Fishing on the Lake

Lake Closed in 2026 - Fishing Prohibited

Spend a relaxing afternoon fishing on AJ Jolly Lake. Information regarding boating, fishing and Ky Fish and Wildlife forecasts.

Park Documents

Information on AJ Jolly Park rules, policies, master plan and maps can be found here.

Other County Parks

Information on AJ Jolly Park, Pendery Park, Lakeside Commons and the Hawthorne Crossing Conservation Area. In addition is information about the AJ Jolly Community Development Council and the Park Master Plan adopted by Campbell County Fiscal Court.

AJ Jolly Safety Repairs Project

Larry Harrod, Parks & Recreation Director
Email Us

AJ Jolly Park
1501 Race Track Road, Alexandria, KY 41001 Get Directions
Phone: (859) 547-3681 TTY/TDD: (800) 545-1833 x 947
Ranger Phone: (859) 635-4423