Fishing Creek Campground
Lake Cumberland
Fishing Creek Campground is located at 1598 E. Highway 1248 just west of Somerset, Kentucky. Fishing Creek is part of beautiful Lake Cumberland, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hunting.
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The campground offers 26 RV sites and 20 tent-only sites, all with water and electric hookups and picnic table, fire pit/grill and lantern post.
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, washer/dryer, boat ramp and a dump station.
Fishing Creek also has a day-use area, picnic sites and a playground, making it an ideal spot for large parties and family functions.
Notifications and Alerts
Fishing Creek Campground will remain closed while undergoing major repairs to waterlines. Reservations for the 2025 season are not available at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause visitors. For more information on the closure, you may call the Lake Cumberland Resource Manger’s Office at 606-679-6337.
The public can obtain news, updates, and information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District on the district’s website at https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/About/Districts/Nashville-District/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nashvillecorps and on X (formerly Twitter) at www.twitter.com/nashvillecorps.
Need to Know
Natural Features
The campground is situated above the shore of Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat.
Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year.
Nearby Attractions
Lee's Ford Resort Marina is less than 10 minutes from the campground. It offers boat rentals, a general store, restaurant and lodging.
The Mill Springs Battlefield Park is just a 15-minute drive from Fishing Creek. This historic Civil War site offers interpretive exhibits, a gift shop and driving tour. Special events are held throughout the year, including educational programs and a thrilling reenactment.
Recreation
Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Its large surface acreage and over 1,200 miles of shoreline provide a myriad of recreational activities.
The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish and walleye, making it a favorite among anglers.
Contact Information
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1598 E. HIGHWAY 1248 SOMERSET KY 42501-0450
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 606-679-5174
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Somerset, Kentucky, take Highway 80 west for 5 miles. Turn right on East Highway 1248 and continue for 2 miles. The recreation area entrance will be on the left side of the road at the bottom of the hill.
Available Campsites
- Site 35, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 25, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 23, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 27, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 12, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 38, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 43, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 07, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 04, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 22, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 06, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 31, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 32, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 30, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 28, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 37, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 08, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 44, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 36, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 46, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop FCRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop FCRE, Type Tent Only Electric
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