Overview
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is a state park in Kentucky's Southern Lakes region.
5 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Wettest: May and Mar. (climate data from nearby Cumberland Falls State Resort Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LEX Blue Grass Airport, Lexington — 80 mi away. Directions
- SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville — 94 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
A 2,791-acre resort park located on the shores of Lake Cumberland.
History
The park was created on January 1, 1951 with lands donated to the state by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Drink
There are no alcohol sales within the park. The nearest city where alcohol can be purchased is Somerset, 40 miles to the east.
Sleep
Lodging
Stay Cottages and Woodland Cottages
The park has 20 cottages and 10 woodland cottages for rent. The cottages are one story, feature full kitchens and come in one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations. The woodland cottages are two stories with two bedrooms, feature full kitchens, and a fireplace. Both styles of cottages have outdoor grilling areas. Reservations can be made through the park website up to one year in advance
Camping
Stay Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
The park campground has 119 total campsites, 91 have electric hookups and 28 are primitive. Seven of the primitive sites are tent only. Shower houses with flush toilets are available. The campground has a small grocery store that sells a basic selection of groceries, firewood, and ice. The park's outdoor pool is next to the campground. The campground is open April 1 through October 31. All of the sites may be reserved through the parks website up to one year in advance. There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends and holidays.
Stay Kendall Campground
A campground operated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers located at Wolf Creek Dam. The campground has 115 campsites with electric and water hookups. Kendall Campground features shower houses with flush toilets, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, and a basketball court. The campground is open mid March through the end of October.
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Nearby
Monticello
City / town · 10 listings · 12 mi away
Somerset
City / town · 25 listings · 26 mi away
Pickett State Park
Park · 3 listings · 29 mi away
Campbellsville
City / town · 15 listings · 33 mi away
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Park · 7 listings · 34 mi away
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Park · 4 listings · 39 mi away
Rugby
City / town · 7 listings · 44 mi away
Glasgow
City / town · 24 listings · 49 mi away
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