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Lake Cumberland


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Traveller Description: Fish and more fish: the hotspot for bass in southern Kentucky.
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Attraction type: Lake, River
Activities: Fishing

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5 of 5 stars
Louisville, KY
29 Mar 2009

Spent this past weekend at Lake Cumberland at our lakehouse. Even though the weather was a bit hit or miss, we really enjoyed visiting the boats docked at Alligator 2 and hiking on top of the hill therough the Indian Hills area. The lake is so beautiful at this time of the year with the leaves and flowers just begiining... more

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5 of 5 stars
Menifee, California
10 Sep 2007
2
people found this review helpful

We have gone during several different times of the year and always enjoy it. This most recent trip (September 6-9) was the best so far. Butterflies, colorful birds, nice beeze and warm sun all made the lake and woods fantastic, dispite the low-ish water level. It can get a little busy on the lake and at the docks if they... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh
25 Aug 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Just returned from a trip to Lake Cumberland, KY where we rented a houseboat with a group of 10 people from State Docks. We were a little concerned since the work on the dam has forced them to lower the water level substantially, but no problem. The lake is unbelieveably beautiful. I was surprised that I had never heard of... more

10 Feb 2004
8
people found this review helpful

If your looking at taking a houseboat vacation, check out statedock. Very nice houseboats, and awesome service. They might be a little bit more than other Houseboat rental places, but they are worth it. Lake Cumberland is the most beautiful place, clean calm water, it an weekend Oasis, but also a dry county, be sure to bring your own! more

26 Sep 2003
2
people found this review helpful

Lake Cumberland is one of the most beautiful spots in Kentucky. Boating, fishing, skiing, whatever you desire. There is a great site for Lake Cumberland at ********** They have schedule of events, news, information for all area attractions etc. more

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5 of 5 stars
Mount Gilead, OH
23 Apr 2003
5
people found this review helpful

I am 24 years old and have been to Lake Cumberland every year since I was 6 mo. old and still love it! I usually camp at General Burnside Island State Park but we have also rented houseboats and no matter how you experience the lake it is beautiful in every way. more

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