Lake Cumberland
Around Lake Cumberland
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Lake Cumberland
Where the lake meets the hills
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Welcome to Lake Cumberland country! Whether you're here for the fishing, the hiking, or just the friendly folks, you'll find a place that feels like home. Come on in, grab a bite of catfish, and settle in for some good times on the water.
Clubs for Lake Cumberland
No clubs for Lake Cumberland yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Lake Cumberland. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Lake Cumberland. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lake Cumberland One of the largest man-made lakes in the U.S., a boating and fishing paradise.
- Wolf Creek Dam The massive dam that created Lake Cumberland, with a visitor center.
- Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Home to the 'Niagara of the South' and the famous moonbow.
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Rugged gorges, rock arches, and miles of trails.
- Dale Hollow Lake Clear waters and record smallmouth bass, shared with Tennessee.
- Lake Cumberland State Resort Park A full-service resort with golf, marina, and lodge.
- Outdoors Boating and water skiing on Lake Cumberland
- Outdoors Fishing for bass and crappie on Dale Hollow
- With kids Riding the Big South Fork Scenic Railway
- With kids Watching for the moonbow at Cumberland Falls
- Evenings Listening to live bluegrass at a local bar
- Evenings Night fishing on the lake
- Locals love marinas
- Locals love lake resorts
Through the year
- Russell County Fair July The big summer fair in Russell Springs with rides, livestock, and local food.
- Wayne County Fair August Monticello's county fair with a parade, carnival, and demolition derby.
- Monroe County Fair July Tompkinsville's fair known for its livestock shows and tractor pulls.
- Clinton County Fair July Albany's fair with a rodeo, live music, and 4-H exhibits.
- Cumberland County Fair August Burkesville's fair featuring harness racing and a carnival.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Best: Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “The Lake”
- Refers to Lake Cumberland, the center of local life.
- “The Falls”
- Cumberland Falls.
- “The Gorge”
- Big South Fork gorge.
- “The Dam”
- Wolf Creek Dam.
Getaways
- Somerset Shopping, dining, and the Kentucky Splash Waterpark.
- Jamestown, TN Visit Dale Hollow Lake and the historic town.
- Oneida, TN Gateway to the Big South Fork.
- Columbia, KY Historic downtown and the Lindsey Wilson College campus.
Local flavour
Rooting for Kentucky Wildcats (NCAA), Tennessee Titans (NFL)
Eat and drink
- Country ham Cured, salty, often served with red-eye gravy
- Fried catfish Fresh from the lake, cornmeal-breaded
- Hushpuppies Cornmeal fritters, a classic side
- Burgoo Hearty Kentucky stew, often with pork or game
- Biscuits and gravy Southern breakfast staple
Where people go
- Marinas Boating and fishing hubs along the lake
- Lake resorts Rustic cabins and lakeside lodges
- Country stores General stores with local goods and gossip
- Barbecue joints Pulled pork and smoked ribs
- State parks Camping, hiking, and lake access
- Caves Limestone caverns in the plateau
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Nearby
Every areaSomersetKentuckyWhere the lake meets the hillsJamestownTennesseeWhere every road leads to water or woodsOneidaTennesseeWhere the Big South Fork runs deepColumbiaKentuckyWhere country roads lead to lakefront sunsets.CampbellsvilleKentuckyWhere bluegrass meets Southern hospitality.CorbinKentuckyRooted in the mountains, rich in heart.DanvilleKentuckyWhere the Bluegrass beginsCookevilleTennesseeWhere the hills welcome you home.
Wayne, Russell, McCreary, Monroe, Clinton and Cumberland counties, KY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.