2026 Park Opening & Closing Dates
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February 2 |
CAMPING CLOSED FOR 2026. Shelter reservations open. |
| March 1 |
A.J. Jolly, Beiting, & Pendery Park Open (port-a-lets only) weather permitting. |
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March 30 |
A.J. Jolly Park Ranger Station Opens, Bathrooms Open. |
| November 1 |
A.J. Jolly Park Ranger Station closed for the season. |
| December 1 |
Winter Access at All Campbell County Parks. |
A.J. Jolly Park 2026
Events listed below held at A.J. Jolly Park unless otherwise noted.
| February 2 | Reservations for Private Picnic areas & shelters taken. | |
| March 1 | All Parks Open (port-a-lets only) weather permitting | |
| March 2 | Spring soccer practice starts at A.J. Jolly Park. | |
| March 30 | Ranger Station Opens, Bathrooms Open | |
| April 1 | Spring Baseball Starts at Pendery & A.J. Jolly Parks | |
| May 9 | 12-1p | Celebrating America 250: Stories of America |
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May 30 |
9a-1p | "Trash to Treasure" Community Yard Sale |
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May 30 |
10a-2p | "Let it Grow" Community Event |
| June 4 | 10a |
Jolly Thursdays - Penick's Mobile Petting Zoo including a Unicorn! |
| June 11 | 10a |
Jolly Thursdays - Madcap Puppets presents: Monkey See, Monkey Do! |
| June 13 |
Jolly Music Night - Featuring Branden Martin & Rye Davis |
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| June 18 | 10a |
Jolly Thursdays - Big, Bang, Boom! |
| June 25 | 10a |
Jolly Thursdays - Foam-tastic Party! |
| June 26 | dusk |
Jolly Movie Night - Movie TBA |
| July 22 | 10a |
CCPL Book Bus Park Tour @Pendery Park |
| August 3 | Fall Youth Baseball Begins at Pendery & A.J. Jolly Parks | |
| August 8 | Fall Youth Soccer Begins at A.J. Jolly & Pendery Parks | |
| August 15 | 4-11p |
Festival on the Lake |
| August 23 | 9-5p |
Park and Ride for Heroes Car Show |
| September 19 | 4-10:30p |
Sun Valley Bluegrass Festival |
| September 23 | 11-3p | Campbell County Senior Picnic @Pendery Park |
| October 31 | 12-2p | Halloween Spooktacular |
| December 1 | Winter Access Only at all Campbell County Parks |
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**All dates and events subject to change** |
2026 Campbell County Park Fees
AJ Jolly Park Admittance
| Daily Pass | No charge |
| Season Pass Resident | No charge |
| Season Pass Non-Resident | No charge |
AJ Jolly Horse Trail Admittance (in addition to admittance fees)
| Horse Trail Day Tags | No charge |
| Horse Trail Season Resident | No charge |
| Horse Trail Non-Resident | No charge |
AJ Jolly Camping Fees (Per Night)
CLOSED FOR SEASON
AJ Jolly Shelter Reservations
| AJ Jolly Shelter Reservations | Monday-Thursday | Friday/Weekend/Holiday |
| Stapleton Pavilion | $250 | $500 |
| Grounds | $100 | $200 |
| Red Fox (Private Picnic #1) | $60 | $225 |
| Blue Heron (Private Picnic #2) | $60 | $255 |
| Whitetail (Jolly Picnic #1) | $60 | $150 |
| Bluegill (Whippoorwill Original) | $25 | $125 |
| Cardinal (Whippoorwill New) | $25 | $125 |
| Small Shelters | $15 | $40 |
| Honeybee (Trail Shelter) | $25 | $75 |
| Turtle (Group Camping Shelter) | $25 | $100 |
Pendery Park Shelter Reservations
| Pendery Shelter Reservations | Monday-Thursday | Friday/Weekend/Holiday |
| Grounds | $100 | $200 |
| Large Shelter #1 | $25 | $150 |
| Small Shelter #2-4 | $25 | $75 |
AJ Jolly Rentals
| Recreational Rentals | 1 Hour | 2 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Bicycles | $9 | $16 | $21 |
| Watercraft Rentals | CLOSED FOR SEASON |
AJ Jolly Amenities
| Ice | $4 per bag |
| Firewood | $10 per bundle |
| Shavings | $11 per bale |
Bait, Drinks, Snacks, Camping & Fishing Supplies available in the Ranger Station.
*All taxes included.
Shelter & Private Picnic Reservations
Shelter and Private Picnic Reservations begin the first working day in February. Shelters and Private Picnic areas can be reserved from April through October and the cost ranges from $25 to $150 for shelters and $60 to $255 for the Private Picnic areas (non-refundable) for the entire day. Private Picnic Areas Red Fox (P1) & Blue Heron (P2) and Whitetail (Jolly 1) have water & electric.
To reserve a shelter please call Campbell County Parks at 859-547-3681.
Shelter and Private Picnic area reservations must be paid within 15 days of making the reservation. Payment can be made by check, money order, cash, or credit card. If payment is not made within 15 days, your reservation will be canceled. Reservations made within 15 days of the reserved date must be paid at the time of the reservation.
Shelters and Private Picnic area available for rental at the following parks:
- A.J. Jolly Park has 1 large shelter and 2 Private Picnic areas located near the lake. The large shelter is within walking distance to restrooms and playground equipment and has electricity and water. The Private Picnic areas are private areas next to the lake with a large shelter, playground equipment, restrooms and also has electricity and water.
- Pendery Park has 4 shelters. One shelter is large and the other 3 are medium size. The port-a lets, playgrounds, and basketball court are within walking distance. The shelters range in price from $25 to $150. All shelters have electricity.
Below is a form to rent areas of AJ Jolly Park and Pendery Sports Park. There is also an alcohol policy form for events serving alcohol.
*Note: All Prices Have Tax Included
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Stapleton Pavilion Located at Gate 1 inside the main park area, first right past Ranger Station Rental: $250 Mon-Thurs, $500 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
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Red Fox (previously Private One) |
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Blue Heron (previously Private Two) Located at Gate 3 at the back left of the lane 10 Wooden Picnic tables Electric, Water, Restrooms, Playground Capacity: 80 seated Rental: $60 Mon-Thurs, $255 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
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Whitetail (previously Jolly One) Located at Gate 1 inside main park area, 1st left past Ranger Station Large shelter on right on cove of the lake 4 Double Wooden Picnic tables Electric, water, port-a-let, walking distance to restrooms Capacity: 48 seated Rental: $60 Mon-Thurs, $150 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
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Bluegill (previously Whippoorwill Original) Located between Gate 2 & Gate 3 |
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Cardinal (New Whippoorwill) Located at Gate 4 |
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Honeybee (previously Trail Head Shelter) Located at Gate 1 inside main park area, 2nd left past Ranger Station 4 Wooden Picnic tables, port-a-let Capacity: 36 seated Rental: $25 Mon-Thurs, $75 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
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Turtle (previously Group Camping Shelter) Located at Gate 1 inside main park area, 2nd right past Ranger Station Located in the Campground area in sites 5-15 loop. 4 Wooden Picnic tables, port-a-let, lakefront Capacity: 24 seated Rental: $25 Mon-Thurs, $100 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
Small Shelters 1-8
- Located at Gate 1 inside main park area
- 1 Double picnic table in each shelter
- Capacity: 12 seated
- Rental: $15 Mon-Thurs, $40 Fri-Sun/Holidays
- Rental allows maximum of 3 cars
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Hummingbird (previously Shelter 1) |
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Mallard (previously Shelter 2) Lakeside |
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Catfish (previously Shelter 3) Lakeside |
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Monarch (previously Shelter 4) Lake/Woods Area |
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Turkey (previously Shelter 5) Woods |
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Firefly (previously Shelter 6) Close to Playground and Ballfield |
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Ladybug (previously Shelter 7) Close to Toddler Playground and Ballfield |
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Bullfrog (previously Shelter 8) Close to Toddler Playground and Ballfield |
Pendery Park Rentals
*Note that all shelters are located at the back of Pendery Park past the ballfields.
After entering Pendery Park, go across railroad tracks and turn on the second road on the right. Proceed to the end of the road.
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Pendery Shelter 1 Located at the back of Pendery Park on the left. Largest shelter in the park. 12 Wooden Picnic Tables, Port-a-Let Basketball Court, Playground, Corn-Hole, Ballfields all within walking distance Capacity: 72 seated Rental: $25 Mon-Thurs, $150 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
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Pendery Shelter 2 Located at the back left corner of Pendery Park. 4 Picnic Tables Capacity: 24 seated Rental: $25 Mon-Thurs, $75 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
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Pendery Shelter 3 Located at the back middle of Pendery Park. 2-3 Picnic Tables Capacity: 18 seated Rental: $25 Mon-Thurs, $75 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
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Pendery Shelter 4 Located at the back middle/right of Pendery Park. 4 Picnic Tables Capacity: 24 seated Rental: $25 Mon-Thurs, $75 Fri-Sun/Holidays |
Fishing & Boating - Kentucky Permits, Licenses, Seasons and Regulations.
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife - Telephone 1-800-858-1549
Boating Prohibited in 2026
- AJ Jolly Lake does not have a boat motor size restriction. However, AJ Jolly Lake is a NO WAKE LAKE
- AJ Jolly Lake 5 ft depth contours can be viewed here
Fishing at AJ Jolly Lake Prohibited in 2026
- Park closes at dusk.
- A valid Kentucky fishing license is required to fish in any of Kentucky’s public waters
- You can purchase your fishing license at a number of Northern Kentucky retailers. You can also go online to purchase your license here
- Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife stock AJ Jolly Lake with Saugeye annually, channel catfish every other year, and blue catfish every third year.
- AJ Jolly Lake Fish Attractions can be viewed here
- Night Fishing is permitted during the Camping Season on Thursday through Monday Nights only (excluding nights of festivals or events). Click here to read the Night Fishing Rules.
KY Fish and Wildlife 2022 Fishing Forecast
| Bluegill | Poor | Abundant, Most fish are less than 6 inches. |
| Catfish | Good | Good numbers of channel catfish over 12 inches present. Low numbers of blue catfish; 25-inch-plus blue catfish possible. Flatheads present in lake. |
| Crappie | Fair | Abundant, most between 6 to 8 inches. |
| Largemouth bass | Fair/Good | Fair number of bass including good number of quality-size fish present. |
| Saugeye | Fair/Good | Stocked annually since 2013. Quality saugeye present; fish up to 25 inches are possible. |
All this information and more info about area lakes can be found at KY Fish and Wildlife
AJ Jolly Rules
AJ Jolly Policies
- Alcohol Policy
- Cancellation Policy
- Temporary Use Permit Application Form
- Kayak Storage Agreement and Waiver/Release of Liability
AJ Jolly Plans
AJ Jolly Maps
The Campbell Entrepreneurship Collaborative works with local, regional, and state partners to ensure a supportive ecosystem with the resources you need to start and grow your business in Campbell County.
Businesses and developers will find ample land and property development opportunities in Campbell County. From innovative office space in the region's premier entertainment district to swaths of developable land in industrial corridors, we have a diversity of options to meet your needs.
Featured below are just a few available buildings and sites. The Campbell County Economic Progress Authority, Inc. (CCEPA), as well as our partners, such as Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, Southbank Partners and The Catalytic Fund, stand ready to assist you if you're looking to develop a project or move a business to a site or building here.
Please be sure to check out a more complete listing of available buildings and sites in Campbell County by clicking here.
The Campbell County Economic Development Office (EDO) oversees a comprehensive list of incentives to assist you in starting, growing, or relocating your business in Campbell County. We will work with our economic development partners to provide a custom and comprehensive incentive package for you and your business.
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Cleanup Event
The Campbell County Cleanup Events (Spring and Fall) are free dump days for all Campbell County residents. Call 859-547-1866 prior to the event if you have any questions. See below for a list of items accepted at the three drop-off locations.
The Spring 2026 Cleanup is scheduled for Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th.
Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
| When: | April 11th, 2026 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Where: | Frederick's Landing Park 100 Frederick's Landing Wilder, KY 41076 |
2026 HHW Registration Form - please print and bring to event.
Please call 859-547-1866 for any questions or check Collection Event | NKYHHW for updates.
Read the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Resource Guide for information on how to dispose of these items throughout the year.
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Items Accepted:
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Items NOT Accepted
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In partnership with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Campbell County operates a Tree Recycling Program from late December through mid-January each year. Residents can drop off live, undecorated trees to Pendery Park to be used for fish habitat in lakes across the state.
In partnership with Cohen Recycling, Campbell County is collecting non-working strands of holiday lights. Drop off barrels can be found at several locations. The program runs December 1st - February 1st.
AJ Jolly Golf Course
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Hickory Sticks Golf Course
Yurts
The yurts are located on the hill above the bathhouse.
They are all fully furnished with electric (linens not provided).
No Smoking and No pets allowed.
Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries
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Newport on the Levee and Aqua on the Levee
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Just a few feet to the east is an $80 million expansion of Newport on the Levee-Aqua on the Levee. “Aqua” features 238 luxury apartments, 8,300 square feet of retail, an 800-car parking garage, and the region's first Aloft hotel.
RV/Horse Campground (Available to all)
Off Flatwoods Road. Large, level gravel sites with water and 20/30/50 amp electric, fire ring; no sewer hookups. Equestrian stables available for horses (horses cannot stay in campground overnight). One picnic table per site on concrete pad. Campground has picnic shelter and playground equipment.
Institute for Health Innovation (IHI)
Incubator Kitchen Collective
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New Riff Distilling
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In the City of Dayton is another Signature TIF project. Manhattan Harbour will be complemented by the most desirable recreational, cultural and lifestyle amenities. Plans include a marina, unique retail and restaurants, river walk, pedestrian plazas and a full range of housing choices. Offerings will include heritage homes, townhouses, urban lofts and an assisted living development. For more information see an overview video here and drone video here.
Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV)
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Kent Lofts
In the City of Bellevue, a $10 million adaptive reuse project is turning an old urban industrial building into loft-style apartments, Kent Lofts. The redevelopment of the 60,000-square-foot building will be one of the largest-ever adaptive reuse projects in Northern Kentucky’s urban core. To learn more about this project click here and the Orleans Development click here.
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Along the Ohio River, extending from the City of Covington in the west to the City of Fort Thomas in the east the new $50 million Riverfront Commons trail project is a planned 11-mile, uninterrupted walkway/bikeway/ and pathway. The impact will extend to the economy, arts, culture, tourism and health.
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