Welcome to Lake Cumberland, one of
the largest man-made lakes in the nation! Lake Cumberland was
formed in the 1950s, when a large section of the Cumberland
River was dammed, originally as a source of power. Today, we
invite you to discover 1,255 miles of fun at one of America's
finest vacation destinations! Throughout the years, the more
than 63,000 acres of Lake Cumberland has become a favorite
vacation and recreation spot for many.
The Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau
warmly welcomes you to South Central Kentucky. You'll discover
that we are ideally nestled between the Daniel Boone National
Forest and Lake Cumberland and are conveniently located just off
I-75. You'll also discover that the lake is beautiful
year-round.
There are so many ways to enjoy Lake Cumberland. Whether you are
interested in skiing, boating, fishing or more, Lake Cumberland
has a spot just for you. There are thousands of coves and
breathtaking shoreline for you to enjoy while you cruise the
lake. Bring your boat or jet ski or rent one of ours. You'll
find the marinas in the area are equipped to handle your every
need. You'll even find an impressive selection of houseboats for
the perfect long weekend or week-long vacation. Our marinas
offer houseboats in a variety of sizes with all the amenities to
make you feel right at home, including air condition, TVs, VCRs,
water slides and more.
Here are some important facts about Lake Cumberland:
- Lake Cumberland is among the
largest and deepest lakes in the United States.
- Lake Cumberland is the third
largest lake in Kentucky.
- Currently there are 51 boat
ramps open on Lake Cumberland.
- Alligator I
- Alligator II
- Beaver Creek
- Campbells Landing
- Carters Dock
(Carter’s Point)
- Cave Creek
- Cave Springs
- Clearwater
- Clifty Creek
- Conley Bottom Marina
- Cumberland Glen
- Cumberland Point
Recreation Area
- Denny Ridge
- Dudley Hill
- Echo Point
- Fall Creek Recreation
Area
- Fryman Landing
- Garland Bend
- General Burnside
Island State Park
- Grider Hill Marina
- Halcomb’s Landing
- Jamestown Marina
- Jasper Bend
- Jonesville
- Lake Cumberland State
Resort Park
- Lee’s Ford Marina
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- Lily Creek
- Mystic View
- Noes Dock #2 (Bee's
Creek)
- Old Waitsboro Crossing
- Omega
- Ono
- Park Forest Behears
- Phipps Ramp
- Piney Woods
- Pitney Grove
- Pleasant Hill
- Poplar Hill
- Ramsey Point
- Rowena (North)
- Ryan’s Landing
- Shelton Branch
- Slate Branch
- Spring Water
- Stringer/Rankin
- Tate I
- Tate II
- Turkey Creek
- Twin Oaks
- Twyford Point
- Waitsboro Recreation
Area
- White Oak
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- Fishing on Lake Cumberland
remains excellent. Click
here to view current fishing report and lake
water levels from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau is
available anytime for questions or comments about the lake and
welcomes the opportunity to help you plan your perfect vacation
getaway to Lake Cumberland. You deserve a break—and we hope
you get the R&R you’ve been looking for at Lake
Cumberland!
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