## Overview

 Kendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland. Click [here][1] 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. Kendall Campground offers visitors convenient access to a cold water trout stream, making it a popular fishing destination. The stream is well-stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout. Whispering Pines Trail, located within the campground, is a non-strenuous trail approximately half a mile long.
## Facilities

 The campground is a multi-use recreation area, consisting of 70 acres and 116 reservable campsites, all of which have water and electric hookups. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring/grill and lantern post. A group day-use picnic shelter with water and electric hookups is available as well.A boat ramp, fish cleaning station, basketball court, horseshoe pit, hiking trail and playgrounds are located within the park. 
## Natural Features

 The campground overlooks the river, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Wolf Creek Dam National Fish Hatchery is within walking distance of the campground. It is open year-round and offers free tours to the public and an excellent Environmental Education Center. Click [here][2] for more information. Lake Cumberland State Park is just 6.5 miles from the campground. This beautiful park offers fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mini golf, disc golf and boat rentals. Birders enjoy the park for its exceptional viewing prospects of raptors, songbirds and waterfowl. Grider Hill Marina and Resort is 25 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store. Jamestown Marina &amp; Resort is 25 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store. State Dock Marina is 8 miles away, with boat rentals, snack bar and general store. 

[1]: http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/cumberland/tour.html
[2]: http://www.fws.gov/WOLFCREEK/

Kendall Campground

**Kendall Rec Area** is an all in one recreational haven with the fisher folk in mind.

Outside Jamestown,Ky on Rt 127 it is easy to find and well worth the drive.

The Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery is in the same area below the dam of Lake Cumberland. There were several people fishing along the small stream that feeds into the tailwater of the dam.

The dam power plant is adjacent the entrance to the recreation area. There is a rental store that had kayaks and bikes , not far from the boat ramp that offered easy access to the river with a float plan map and fees clearly displayed.

The campground has two areas. A two loop area with water access and the annex was smaller and set back from the water but in the same area as the fishing stream. Both were crowded.

There is a nice pavilion, a nature trail and a small playground.

Awesome area

**Kendall Campground** below the dam at Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery this is a busy place. A very well maintained and newer area/facilities.

The campground is split into the area closest the boat ramp with an A and B loop and an annex that is near the fishing stream that runs from the Hatchery.

The main Campground offered shaded camp sites with some privacy. There were metal stairs down to the river and large enough sites for people to park their boat there.

The annex was smaller and not shaded, almost like a truck stop with the sites stacked one after the next.

The area offers all manner of outdoor entertainment leaning more toward the water. There is plenty of pavement to bike on, a short gravel trail that connects the two campground and a nice picnic/ pavilion area.

Pristine...

Great place to camp, fly fish, fish, all around great place.

Fly fishing 

Been camping here since I was little. A lot has changed over the years with all the pine trees dying out, but new growth provides plenty shade. Cool fog off the river makes camping conditions comfortable in the hottest weather. Fish the river for trout,walleye and stripers or go upon the lake for a joy ride.

Favorite place to stay on the Cumberland.

We stayed here for three nights in Mid-October 2019.  The site we had was in the Annex portion and the parking pad was long, wide and level. Plenty of room to park a large RV and car or boat. In addition the site offered plenty of space for chairs to socialize and faces into the surrounding foliage versus the RV next door. 

  

The site was set at an angle that made backing into a breeze and level to the paved road. The site included a picnic table, 2 posts to hang lanterns, etc and a fire ring. 

  

While fairly full the campground was quiet and all the other other campers were very respectful of each other. 

  

The campground is ideal for riding bicycles around as you can ride from the Annex to the main campground, the snack bar, and the trout fish hatchery without encountering a lot of vehicle traffic.  While there are some hills the grades are long and not too steep. 

  

The hatchery is open every day but Christmas, is free,  and is very educational. You can walk though the whole operation and  see the trout in different stages of growth. In addition there is a man made trout stream that take the water from the hatchery to the Cumberland River and it is a beautiful stroll along the banks to see the different habitats that make trout stream.  Catch and release fishing is allowed. 

  

The snack bar offers pretty good fare at a reasonable price and sells firewood and ice on the honor system when closed at night. 

  

If you need supplies or a dinner out Jamestown is not too far and offers most of the "Generica" you would expect. 

  

While I didn't use the bathhouses the buildings suggested newer construction and they offer washer and dryers. 

  

Expect to see deer in abundance as well as ducks and blue heron.

Excellent Campground for Family

The campground was clean and quiet. Our campsite backed up to the Cumberland River. There were several spots for hiking and fishing. We will definitely be back! 

Clean, Quiet and Beautiful 

Had a wonderful weekend at Kendall. Have heard it can be hard to get a reservation,  and now I know why.

Most the spots are spacious and tree covered. Paved and gravel sights are the norm.  Some sites looked to be 100 feet deep which offered great privacy.  There are many buddy sites that would great for a group trip.

Lots of kids in the parks with nice playgrounds,  open spaces to run and the Wolf Creek Hatchery to check out.

If you fish, the Cumberland River is right there plus Hatchery Creek. The lake also offers lakes fishing for those inclined. 

A great time was had and we shall return!

Great Camp and Fish Spot

Stayed on site #1. We had a tent and 2 vehicles and that’s about all you could fit on there. Maybe a small camper and tow vehicle would fit. 
National fish hatchery,Trout fishing, hiking and biking are available. Clean shower house and restrooms 

Kendall campground 

We loved this place! We were close to the trout stream and hatchery which was so much fun! Our site was shaded and cool also had a concrete pad and was very long. We were in the annex. 

Beautiful campground 

We stayed for 6 nights on 2 sites, right next to the bath house. Laundry was free and on the back of the bath house (2 washers, 2 dryers). Bath house was clean. Showers were on a timer (60 seconds at a time, two levels/ pressures, one temperature, you get what you get and don’t pitch a fit). Lots of ticks but that was expected. Sites are good sized. 

Great campground for the week

After spending a week or so at a commercial campground, it is such a Blessing to be back at a COE campground again!  Nestled in the trees near the Cumberland Lake, and dam, this is a beautiful place to relax. We are in spot #71, adjacent to a small field where I saw 7 deer grazing, multiple squirrels near our spot, and  beautiful cardinals feeding nearby. 
This campground provides electric and water at most sites, has two dump stations, level sites with gravel. and the Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery is adjacent to the campground. A great place to visit!