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LAKE CUMBERLAND

Points of Interest Around the Lake Cumberland Area

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Scenic area, trails, horseback riding, canoeing, whitewater rafting, 105,000 wilderness acres.

For more information, call the Bandy Creek Visitor’s Center at (432) 286-7275.
- Yahoo Falls
  (in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area)
  
  The tallest waterfall in Kentucky (over 100 feet tall), beautiful scenery, picnic areas, trails.
Big South Fork Scenic Railway

Scenic train ride to Blue Heron mining camp.
1-800-462-5664
Bill’s Riding Stables

Horseback riding in the Cumberland Falls area.
Located on Highway 90 between Hwy 27 and Cumberland Falls State Park.
(606) 528-2066
Black Walnut Nature Trail

A self-guided study in nature overlooking the lake at the Corp of Engineers Visitors Center.
(606) 679-6337
Creelsboro Natural Arch (The Rockhouse)

A Natural Bridge Arch of solid limestone over 300 million years old. National Natural Landmark.

For information about the area, call Russell County Tourism at (270) 866-4333.
Cumberland Falls State Park

Visit historic Dupont Lodge or stay in one of their cozy guest cabins. Hiking trails, horseback riding, spectacular views, picnic sites, and one of only two MOONBOWS in the entire world! For more information and current moonbow dates, visit their website, or call the Cumberland Falls State Park at (606) 528-4121 or 1-800-325-0063.
Daniel Boone National Forest

Hiking trails, camping, horseback riding, fishing.
Call the Stearns Ranger District for more information at (606) 376-5323
- Natural Arch
  (in Daniel Boone National Forest)
  
  Natural stone arch, hiking trails, picnic areas.
  KY 927 just off US 27 south of Burnside.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Two Lodges, indoor pool, tennis courts, exercise room, horseback riding, meeting room, restaurant, gift shop, jacuzzi, grocery, mini golf, par 3 golf course and coach parking available. Pets not allowed.
800-325-1709 or (270) 343-3111
Mill Springs Battlefield National Historical Landmark

Union burial ground KY 80 in Nancy, KY nearby Zollicoffer Park, mass Confederate grave and monument
(606) 679-5725
Mill Springs Mill
For more information, click here.

Historical site. Waterwheel is the world’s largest still in operation. Mill grinding begins each Memorial Weekend and runs through Labor Day Weekend on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays at 2 p.m.)

Off KY 90 in Wayne County.
(888) 326-8689
Sheltowee Trace Outfitters

Whitewater rafting and canoe trips.
P.O. Box 1060, Whitley City, KY 42653
800-541-RAFT
Southern & Eastern Kentucky Tourism Development Association (SEKTDA)

Provides information about recreation, dining, lodging, events, culture/arts, history, museums, scenic drives, etc. for the entire Kentucky' Highland and Waterways Region. Click here to visit the SEKTDA website.
Wolf Creek Dam

Over 1 mile long landmark which forms Lake Cumberland from the Cumberland River providing hydro-electrical power and flood control.
(606) 679-6337
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Come tour the hatchery and fish for trout in the stream below the hatchery. For more information call the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at (270) 343-3797 or click here for their website.