Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

About

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, dubbed the Niagara of the South, offers camping adjacent to one of the most impressive waterfalls east of the Rockies. The 125-foot waterfall on the Cumberland River creates a unique natural phenomenon: a moonbow, or lunar rainbow, visible only here and at Victoria Falls in Africa. The campground spreads across two loops with 50 sites total, including 29 tent sites and 21 standard electric RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service. The campground provides solid amenities including a bath house with hot showers, flush restrooms, a dump station, and laundry facilities. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Campers have access to the park's Olympic-size swimming pool for a small fee, along with a gift shop and snack shack. The 17 miles of hiking trails wind through hemlock forests and along the Cumberland River, connecting to backpacking routes in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Beyond the waterfall, the park offers fishing on the Cumberland River, seasonal horseback riding from Memorial Day through October, white-water rafting, and canoeing. Note that the maximum RV length allowed is 30 feet, making this campground better suited for smaller rigs and tent campers.

Directions

Located 15 miles southwest of Corbin, Kentucky. Take Highway 90 west from Corbin to reach the park entrance at 7351 Highway 90, Corbin, KY 40701.