Campbell County approved seeking bids for two large pieces of equipment that will help the AJ Jolly Lake dredging project. The AJ Jolly Lake project has been ongoing for months and will continue through 2026. The project is to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the lake and dam. To support this work, at […]
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AJ Jolly lake, camping to close through 2026 for $10 million project
Campbell County’s $10 million restoration plan for AJ Jolly Lake is underway. The project is to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the lake and dam. Beginning this fall, camping and lake access will be closed through the 2026 season, allowing crews to repair and strengthen the dam, dredge the lake and replace an […]
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Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival returns to AJ Jolly Lake
The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival is returning to AJ Jolly Lake on Sept. 6. The family-friendly event draws local, national and international teams for a day on the water, beginning at 8 a.m. Since 2010, the Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival has been presented by Paddling for Cancer Awareness and hosted by the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts Dragon […]
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Man found dead at AJ Jolly Lake
Boone County Water Rescue recovered a man’s body from AJ Jolly Lake Monday afternoon after reports of a capsized fishing boat earlier in the day. Campbell County police said they responded to a call Monday morning from park staff about the boat, which preliminary information suggested had been used while the man was fishing alone […]
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Multi-million-dollar AJ Jolly Lake restoration approved
Campbell County is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar restoration plan for AJ Jolly Lake. AJ Jolly Lake is a 200-acre fishing and recreational lake within the 1,000-acre AJ Jolly Park, the largest county park in Kentucky. The lake’s dam was constructed in 1960, and in 1983, a spillway (a structure that allows excess water to […]
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New self-service kayak rental kiosk opens at AJ Jolly Park
AJ Jolly Park now offers a self-service kayak rental kiosk near the AJ Jolly Lake dam, allowing patrons easy access to the lake’s back portion, with rentals available for $140 per season.
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Campbell County to conduct AJ Jolly lake study, restoration
Campbell County Fiscal Court has approved the first phase of a restoration project for AJ Jolly lake, which includes a hydrographic study and/or an engineering study to identify and recommend lake restoration measures and a preventative maintenance plan.