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| Lake Cumberland State Resort Park | |
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 Lake Cumberland | |
  Location in Kentucky  Lake Cumberland State Resort Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Russell, Kentucky, United States |
| Coordinates | 36°54′39″N 85°03′50″W / 36.91083°N 85.06389°W |
| Area | 3,117 acres (12.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m)[1] |
| Established | January 1, 1951 |
| Governing body | Kentucky Department of Parks |
| Website | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park |
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is a state park located on the northern shore of Lake Cumberland near Jamestown, Kentucky in Russell County. The park itself encompasses 3,117 acres (1,261 ha), while the lake, its major feature, covers approximately 50,250 acres (20,340 ha).[2]
Attractions
[edit]- Lure Lodge
- Rowena Landing Restaurant
- Pumpkin Creek Lodge
- Cottages
- Campground
- Meeting Rooms
- Gift Shop
- Country Store
- State Dock Marina
Recreation
[edit]- Boat Launching Ramp
- Swimming
- Frisbee Golf
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
- Shuffle Board
- Guided Horse Tours
- Hiking Trails
Events
[edit]- New Year's Eve Ball (December 31)
- Buffalo Dinner (January)
- Valentines Buffet
- GeoCaching (April)
- Seafood Buffets
- Easter Buffet
- Mothers Day Buffet (May)
- 4th of July Fireworks
- Lake Cumberland Raft Up (August)
- Poker Run (September)
- Lake Cumberland Clean Up (September)
- Thanksgiving Buffet
References
[edit]- ^ "Lake Cumberland State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Kleber, John E., ed. (1992). "Parks, State". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. Associate editors: Thomas D. Clark, Lowell H. Harrison, and James C. Klotter. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-1772-0.
External links
[edit]- Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Kentucky Department of Parks
