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Fishing Creek - Lake Cumberland allows vehicles up to 87 feet.

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Fishing Creek Campground will remain closed while undergoing major repairs to waterlines. Reservations for the 2025 season are not available at this time.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause visitors. For more information on the closure, you may call the Lake Cumberland Resource Mangers Office at 606-679-6337. The public can obtain news, updates, and information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District on the districts website at https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/About/Districts/Nashville-District/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nashvillecorps and on X (formerly Twitter) at www.twitter.com/nashvillecorps.

Fishing Creek - Lake Cumberland, near Somerset, Kentucky, is a charming campground that offers a laid-back atmosphere with beautiful lake views. It’s a solid choice for families and friends looking to unwind by the water, with plenty of shaded sites that provide a bit of privacy.

The campground features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings and roasting marshmallows. Many visitors have enjoyed the quiet during the week, although weekends can get a bit lively with more campers around. As one reviewer noted, “It has a nice little playground,” making it a great spot for kids to burn off some energy.

For those who love the water, there’s a boat ramp for easy access to Lake Cumberland, and swimming spots nearby. Some campers have mentioned the steep inclines to the water, so be prepared for a bit of a trek. The facilities include a bathhouse, which some found to be clean but a bit cramped, and there’s a handicapped-accessible option available.

If you’re into biking, the hilly terrain can be a fun challenge. Just keep in mind that the campground is surrounded by nature, so you’ll get to enjoy the sounds of wildlife and the serenity of the lake. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Fishing Creek offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.

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Army Corps of Engineers

Cumberland Recreation Area

Overview

Fishing Creek Campground is located at 1598 E. Highway 1248 just west of Somerset, Kentucky. Fishing Creek is part of beautiful Lake Cumberland, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hunting.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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated above the shore of Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland. 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

Lee's Ford Resort Marina is less than 10 minutes from the campground. It offers boat rentals, a general store, restaurant and lodging. The Mill Springs Battlefield Park is just a 15-minute drive from Fishing Creek. This historic Civil War site offers interpretive exhibits, a gift shop and driving tour. Special events are held throughout the year, including educational programs and a thrilling reenactment.

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Fishing Creek - Lake Cumberland is located in Kentucky

Directions

From Somerset, Kentucky, take Highway 80 west for 5 miles. Turn right on East Highway 1248 and continue for 2 miles. The recreation area entrance will be on the left side of the road at the bottom of the hill.

Address

1598 E. HIGHWAY 1248
Somerset, KY 42501-0450

Coordinates

37.0713889 N
84.6891667 W

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1 hr 16 min from Lexington
1 hr 34 min from Elizabethtown
1 hr 56 min from Knoxville
2 hrs 1 min from Louisville

Karen P.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2023

Lakefront, mostly shaded, nice campground

Nice lakefront sites in this campground. Access to the water is not so great. You have to go down steep inclines between campgrounds. I did find a picture of steps going down between two sites, but I must have missed it when we were there. I stayed on site #6. It had room to back my motorhome (37ft) into with barely enough room to park our truck sideways in front of the site. We parked our boat trailer at the ramp and left our boat in the water below our site. We didn't use the bathhouse, but heard it was okay. There should be a warning sign that when you get to the bottom of the hill coming in, there will be a sharp turn left into the campground. If you miss it, you will be in the ramp parking. It was very quiet during the week, but the weekend got pretty crowded and a little loud during the day. It has a public picnic area and a beachy area that the locals use. We swam there also. It has a nice little playground. Bike riding would be okay, but rather hilly. The biggest drawback would be the dump station. The switchback turn at the top of the hill to get to it was too daunting for me to try. We started to try and backup the hill, but the shoulders were drop offs and narrow road. I didn't chance it. Brought it home to dump.

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Justin Y.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Fishing Creek Recreation Area

Love this campground. My family and I spend several weeks here each summer. I would have given five stars if the bath houses and restrooms were better. There is a handicapped bath house that is good but the regular bath house is cramped.

Site22

Month of VisitJune

Bubby N.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2022

Lake views

Nice lake views. Family friendly.

Sitesite 7

Month of VisitJune

Tina F.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2019

Quiet and Simple

This Corp of Engineer campground is a small quiet lakeside getaway. Our site was $25 per night with water and electricity hookup. No full hookups here and several tent only sites. No issues and overall a very quiet place. Showers were clean but kinda small as usual. The only drawback is climbing all the steps to get to them. However, there is one handicapped accessible shower/toilet with handicap parking. Nothing fancy about this place but the lake view, privacy, and sounds of nature make up for anything posh. Will definitely stay again.

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Chris F.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2019

Great place

Great place to camp stayed there for a week and was great I think campsite 31 or 30 and it was back at the corner by itself and shady and kinda secluded

Katie M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2019

Good camp area

Good and clean campground with boat ramp, bath house, playground, picnic areas. Nice shady campsites, great views of beautiful Lake Cumberland. Good family place.

Terry S.