Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2017

Good spot for paddling the Cumberland River

We stayed here on a whim when we weren't able to paddle the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park due to high water levels. We did a little research and found ourselves here for a few nights. The campground is a bit older than some but the sites are well maintained for the most part. Unfortunately, there had been a great deal of rain so things were quite muddy but our site seemed to drain well.

We weren't able to see the famous "moonbow" but the falls were quite beautiful. Sadly, there is a massive amount of trash at the bottom (as you can see in the pictures posted here) which takes away from the natural appearance of the falls. The falls area does get quite crowded so be prepared to bob and weave around the crowd.

There is easy access near by to paddle the relatively calm water (mostly class I and a bit of class II) above the falls. You can contact a local outfitter to arrange a shuttle if needed.

The park has a few nearby natural attractions that offered good views. The facility is pet friendly and has a nice little camp store. I would stay here again if I was in the area.

SiteSite 36
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017