Facilities

The campground offers 17 RV sites, all with electric hookups, and five tent-only sites. Eight of Waitsboro's sites are on the waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A day-use area with a group picnic shelter and a parking area is also available.

Natural Features

The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. 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.

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. The Black Walnut Nature Trail, located near the lake office, is a self-guided educational trail. The trail is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4pm EST.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Group Shelter Nonelectric
  • Group Standard Electric
  • Tent Only Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Day Use Area

Amenities

  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Showers
  • Boat Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookups
  • Entrance Station
  • Flush Toilets
  • Host
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Showers
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Water Hookups

Nearby Attractions

General Burnside Island State Park is nearby. It was named after Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, who led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island to keep watch for Confederate soldiers. Visitors come today to enjoy boating, fishing, golfing and picnicking on Kentucky's only island state park.

Burnside Marina is 10 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.

Getting Here

Latitude
37° 0' 13.0000" N
Longitude
84° 37' 23.0002" W
From Somerset Kentucky, take Highway 27 south for 5 miles. Turn right on Waitsboro Road and follow signs to the campground.

Need to Know

  • Off-road vehicles not permitted
  • Golf carts, scooters and moped vehicles are not authorized on project roadways unless handicap credentials can be established.

  • America the Beautiful discount cards do not apply to group sites or shelters. Discount cards good for standard sites.

    • Contact Information

    500 WAITSBORO ROAD
    SOMERSET, KY 42501

    For campground inquiries, please call: 606-561-5513

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