Campbell County, Kentucky

A. J. Jolly is a hidden beauty for the serious golfer, creating a natural and beautiful landscape winding through a nature friendly environment.

We invite you to join us and see for yourself why we have been rated one of the best places to play by Golf Digest. We also received a Top 10 Ranking in the STATE of KY on Golf Advisor for 2016! Come see a country club approach to public golf.

Visit our website at www.ajjolly.com. 

2025 Park Opening & Closing Dates

  
A.J. Jolly Park 2025

Events listed below held at A.J. Jolly Park unless otherwise noted.

2025 Campbell County Park Fees

AJ Jolly Park Admittance

AJ Jolly Horse Trail Admittance (in addition to admittance fees)

AJ Jolly Camping Fees (Per Night)

*Fri/Sat night stay required for festival weekend; Fri/Sat/Sun night stay required for holiday weekends.
^Up to 42 people primitive group camping with use of Bluegill Shelter and entrance to main park.

AJ Jolly Shelter Reservations

Pendery Park Shelter Reservations

AJ Jolly Rentals

 AJ Jolly Amenities

Bait, Drinks, Snacks, Camping & Fishing Supplies available in the Ranger Station.

*All taxes included.

Main Camp Map

You can view our interactive map of campsites here.

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 $32 to $107 for shelters and $123 to $246 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 large shelter is $107 to reserve and the medium shelters are $70.  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.

• Alcohol Policy
• Cancellation Policy
• Temporary Use Permit Application Form

*Note: All Prices Have Tax Included

	Stapleton Pavilion Located at Gate 1 inside the main park area, first right past Ranger Station Rental: $424 for all day
	Red Fox (previously Private One) Located at Gate 2 at the back of the lane 10 Wooden Picnic tables Electric, Water, Restrooms Capacity: 60 seated Weekday: $123, Weekend/Holiday: $214
	Blue Heron (previously Private Two) Located at Gate 3 at the back left of the lane 10 Wooden Picnic tables Electric, Water, Restrooms Capacity: 80 seated Weekday: $139, Weekend/Holiday: $246
	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 Weekday: $59, Weekend/Holiday: $107
	Bluegill (previously Whippoorwill Original) Located between Gate 2 & Gate 3 4 Double Wooden Picnic Tables Electric, Water, Restrooms Capacity:  36-48 seated Weekday:  $59, Weekend/Holiday $107
	Cardinal (New Whippoorwill) Located at Gate 4 8 Wooden Picnic Tables Electric, Water, Port-a-let Capacity:  64 seated Weekday:  $59, Weekend/Holiday $107
	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, Weekday:  $60, Weekend/Holiday $70
	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, Weekday:  $86, Weekend/Holiday $96

Small Shelters 1-8

• Located at Gate 1 inside main park area
• 1 Double picnic table in each shelter
• Capacity: 12 seated, Weekday:  $32, Weekend/Holiday $37
• Rental allows maximum of 3 cars

	Hummingbird (previously Shelter 1) Playground Closest to Playground Area Ideal for Small B-Day Parties
	Mallard (previously Shelter 2) Lakeside
	Catfish (previously Shelter 3) Lakeside
	Monarch (previously Shelter 4) Lake/Woods Area
	Turkey (previously Shelter 5) Woods
	Firefly (previously Shelter 6) Close to Playground and Ballfield
	Ladybug (previously Shelter 7) Close to Toddler Playground and Ballfield
	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.

	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, Weekday:  $59, Weekend/Holiday $107
	Pendery Shelter 2 Located at the back left corner of Pendery Park. 4 Picnic Tables Capacity: 24 seated, Weekday:  $59, Weekend/Holiday $70
	Pendery Shelter 3 Located at the back middle of Pendery Park. 2-3 Picnic Tables Capacity: 18 seated, Weekday:  $59, Weekend/Holiday $70
	Pendery Shelter 4 Located at the back middle/right of Pendery Park. 4 Picnic Tables Capacity: 24 seated, Weekday:  $59, Weekend/Holiday $70

Fishing & Boating - Kentucky Permits, Licenses, Seasons and Regulations.

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife - Telephone 1-800-858-1549

Boating

• 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

• 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

All this information and more info about area lakes can be found at KY Fish and Wildlife

AJ Jolly Rules

• Campground Rules & Regulations
• Equestrian Rules
• Trail Rules
• Watercraft Rules
• Night Fishing Rules

AJ Jolly Policies

• Alcohol Policy
• Cancellation Policy
• Temporary Use Permit Application Form
• Kayak Storage Agreement and Waiver/Release of Liability

AJ Jolly Plans

• Master Plan

AJ Jolly Maps

• Campground Rules & Policies
• Shelter Map 2023
• Campground Map 2023
• AJ Jolly Trail Map
• Driving Maps
• AJ Jolly Disc Golf Map

During the late-Nineteenth Century, this region produced approximately one-third of the national wine output and its share was 40% of Kentucky’s wine production.  Modern wine-producers have reinvigorated the industry here.  The County’s rolling topography, proximity to water, and good climate make for ideal conditions.

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.

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Please be sure to check out a more complete listing of available buildings and sites in Campbell County by clicking here.

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