Hikers and anglers find multiple trail options and direct lake access at Fall Creek Campground, positioned on a peninsula extending into Lake Cumberland. The Tennessee Valley Authority manages this 10-site campground where spacious, level sites spread across elevated terrain above the water. Each site includes electric and water hookups, though the steep walk down to the lake requires some effort from certain spots.
Clean, updated restrooms and showers serve campers, along with an on-site dump station and playground. The campground sits in a remote location about 20 minutes from Conley Bottom Marina, which provides dining and supply options. For additional camping choices in the region, campers can explore campgrounds just outside Lake Cumberland. The boat ramp features a steep grade typical of Lake Cumberland access points.
Description
Overview
Fall Creek Campground is located at 1144 New Fall Creek Road, Monticello and is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.
Recreation
Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Its large surface acreage and over 1,200 miles of shoreline provide a myriad of recreational activities. The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish and walleye, making it a favorite among anglers.
Facilities
Visitors enjoy the 10-acre site and its 10 shaded campsites. All of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Fall Creek has a day-use area, picnic shelter and public parking. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp and playground are located within the park.
Natural Features
The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the area, offering pleasant shade and wildlife habitat. Due to the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year.
Nearby Attractions
The Mill Springs Mill Park is just a 15-minute drive from the campground. This historic mill site offers interpretive tours and grinding on the weekends and holidays, picnic sites and a gift shop. Grinding is at 2:00pm Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Interpretive tours of the mill are given Saturday, Sunday and Holidays during the recreation season.
Location
Public CampgroundFall Creek Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is located in Kentucky
Directions
From Monticello: KY 90, Turn onto KY 1275, light #1, Travel approximately 3.5 miles, Turn onto Hwy 2393, travel approximately 2 miles, Turn left at Fall Creek sign, Road ends at campground.
Address
1144 New Fall Creek Road
Monticello, KY 42633
Coordinates
36.9363889 N
84.8402778 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 54 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 2 hrs 6 min from Knoxville, TN
- 2 hrs 8 min from Elizabethtown, KY
