Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland
Russell County Tourist Commission
PO Box 64
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Phone 888-833-4220
Fax 270-866-4304
ocated in the heart of the beautiful Lake Cumberland area, Russell County, Kentucky, is a virtual water wonderland. Numerous commercial marinas and access points make this 101 mile long lake and its 1,255 miles of pristine shoreline available year round for residents and visitors alike to participate in all forms of water sports, recreation, camping, or just plain relaxing. The area boasts excellent fishing. Walleye, striper, crappie, trout, bream, catfish, and five species of bass are plentiful.
A major tourist attraction in the area is Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, a 3,117 acre park situated majestically above the 63,000 acre Lake Cumberland. The resort offers fine dining, convention and meeting facilities for small and large groups -- including catering service, a gift shop, and grocery store. Accommodations include: a 63 room lodge; a smaller cozy 13 room lodge located on one of the lake coves; and 30 cottages including two bedroom suites and chalet style cottages. The resort also offers an indoor pool, spa, and activities center; an outdoor pool; playground; picnic areas; and RV campgrounds. Hiking, boating, fishing, tennis, horseback riding, and par 3 and miniature golf are among the many activities visitors can enjoy.
The Lake Cumberland State Dock provides a diverse range of eight models of houseboats for rent; pontoon, fishing, ski, and deck boat rentals and boat slip rentals. The Dock also offers a launch ramp, extensive ship's store, and a 24 hour service marina.
The Jamestown Resort and Marina maintains 800 open and covered boat slips with full utilities, a 130 person capacity cafe, large ship's store and marina, launch ramp, a 40 unit all suite lodge, and 18 one - two - or three bedroom fishing cabins. The Yacht Club offers a 150 seat outdoor patio and the marina also includes an ice cream parlor, grill, and snack bar. The Marina Conference Center can accommodate meetings for large and small groups. Thirty deluxe houseboats are available for rent as well as pontoon boats. Facilities include a 19 hole championship miniature golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and playground.
Popplewell's Alligator Dock #1 operates a 200 slip rental dock and restaurant.10 one - two - and three bedroom cottages are available for rent.
ndian Hills Resort and Alligator II Marina provide a full service KOA campground with swimming pool and miniature golf; lakeside camping and beach swimming at Wolf Creek Recreation Area; a full service marina with boat slips; houseboat, fishing, and pontoon rentals; and log cabins that sleep 4 to 16 people. A new addition offers 26' x 80' slips and can accommodate the larger houseboats plus run-abouts, jet-skis, etc. in the same slip.
At the western end of Lake Cumberland, seven miles below Wolf Creek Dam, is a National Natural Landmark. The Rockhouse or Creelsboro Arch, is a 75 foot limestone arch carved by nature. The Indians as well as early settlers used the Rockhouse as a shelter against the elements. Creelsboro is an old deserted town that was once the county seat and hosted river traffic before the lake was constructed.
Wolf Creek Dam Powerhouse and Overlook offer spectacular views. The dam was constructed on the Cumberland River forming Lake Cumberland. The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, located nearby, raises over one million rainbow and brown trout as stock fish. A Fishing Derby for kids ages 5 to 15 is held the first Saturday in June at the Hatchery.
The Jamestown Lakefest Celebration, held the 4th of July weekend, is a gathering for arts and crafts, food booths, free entertainment, and traditional fireworks. The Russell County Fair, held the last week in July and the first week in August, is the largest and most widely attended county fair in Kentucky and offers many events and attractions.
The Star Theater, on Main Street in Russell Springs, is a vintage 1950's movie house that has been restored and offers an Old-Time Radio Variety Show, live seasonal plays such as the Nutcracker, and bluegrass and gospel music.
Residents of Russell County have access to local city parks and many supervised sports programs including youth baseball leagues, youth soccer, and adult and youth softball leagues. The city park in Russell Springs offers a 25 meter swimming pool, softball field, tennis court, playground, and picnic area. The city park in Jamestown offers softball fields, a playground, and picnic area.
The Links Public Golf Course at Lily Creek Resort is an 18-hole public golf course that includes a driving range, two practice greens, full pro-shop and a snack bar. A semi-private country club with an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and clubhouse is also located in Russell Springs.
Located in Jamestown is Kentucky's Off-Track Betting facility. Thoroughbred racing is featured over 300 days a year from Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Turfway Park, Ellis Park, and other top tracks across the country.
Area (Within 60 miles)
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Green River Lake State Park
General Burnside State Park
Daniel Boone National Forest
Isaac Shelby State Historic Site
Dale Hollow Lake State Park
Constitution Square State Historic Site
Herrington Lake
William Whitley House State Historic Site
Old Fort Harrod State Park
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
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