About Lake Cumberland

101 Miles of Relaxation, Fun & Adventure!

Your Lake Cumberland Vacation Begins Here...

Kentucky’s Lake Cumberland is 101 miles long and is one of the largest man-made lakes in the nation. Each year millions of visitors travel from all over the United States & abroad to come to the Lake Cumberland, Kentucky area to enjoy the rugged beauty of its 63,000 surface acres and 1,255 miles of stunning cliffs and wooded shoreline.

The Houseboat Capital of the World

Your Lake Home Away From Home!
Known as the Houseboat Capital of the World, many Lake Cumberland marinas provide houseboat rentals. Russell County, Kentucky is home to the largest fleet of rental houseboats (in one location) in the United States!  Lake Cumberland houseboat rentals can accommodate just about any size group. They come complete with beautiful and spacious kitchens, living areas and modern bedroom suites. The many islands and coves provide easy anchorage for your houseboat vacation on Lake Cumberland.

Legendary Fishing

World record and National record catches affirm Lake Cumberland as one of the top fishing spots in the country.

For fishing in Kentucky, Lake Cumberland’s fishing guides and charters deliver clients to the best fishing spots year-round.  Whether is it Trout, Crappie, Bream, Walleye, Catfish, 5 species of Bass – Largemouth, Smallmouth, White, Kentucky & Rock, Lake Cumberland fishing is legendary.  World record and National record catches affirm Lake Cumberland as one of the top fishing spots in the country.

Kentucky Lake Cumberland

A Boater's Dream...

Enjoy 63,000 acres of stunning cliffs & wooded shorelines.

Lake Cumberland provides some of the best boating in Kentucky.If you are traveling in for a weekend or planning a vacation of boating in Kentucky, there is no need to trailer your own boat because Lake Cumberland boat rentals are easy to arrange. Many of the Lake Cumberland Marinas offer a selection of boat rentals from jet skis or pontoons to ski boats, fishing boats, or family sized luxury houseboats.

Events at Lake Cumberland

Year-Round Fun & Excitement - On & Off the Water

Events at Lake Cumberland are scheduled nearly year-round. Topmost is the Lake Cumberland Poker Run that delivers on-the-water excitement and on-shore entertainment. For a more laid back weekend, the annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival is a perennial favorite. As is the Annual Blues Harbor Fest, which coincides with the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run.

The Lake Cumberland Raft Up in 2010 set the Guinness World Record for the number of boats tied up in a single raft up & year after year we continue to hold that record. 

Fishing on Lake Cumberland is more than a solitary pastime. There are highly-competitive Lake Cumberland Bass Derbies and fun fishing derbies for kids as well as seniors.

See you soon!

Your next getaway doesn't have to be far away...

So, come enjoy one of the premier Kentucky Lakes and stay with us… The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission maintains a comprehensive list of hotels near Lake Cumberland, cabin rentals, camping and RV sites to accommodate all your lodging needs.

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Experience Everything That Lake Cumberland Has To Offer!

Welcome to Kentucky’s most beautiful vacation destination! Lake Cumberland – Russell County is the perfect place to enjoy a world of outdoor activities & the coziest lakeside hotels and Kentucky cabin rentals. As the Houseboating Capital, and the official Home of Lake Cumberland, we know how to have fun on the water!

In addition to water activities, we are home to the very popular Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, where you will find miles of hiking trails, miniature golf, a full disc golf course, indoor pool, a 3D archery course, a beautiful commercial marina with the largest collection of rental houseboats in the world, and two Lake Cumberland Waterfront Restaurants inside the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park!

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