Kendall Campground operates as an Army Corps of Engineers facility below Wolf Creek Dam, offering 99 sites with full hookups for RVs up to 99 feet. Reservations run $16-$60 per night and prove difficult to secure during peak season. The campground splits into two sections: the main area near Cumberland River and the Annex set back among trees, with gravel pads and paved roads throughout both areas.
Sites provide substantial space and privacy, with many stretching 100 feet deep into wooded terrain. Most campers report level parking pads that accommodate large RVs plus tow vehicles or boats. The Annex sites angle for easier backing and face surrounding forest rather than neighboring units. Tom J. notes "most the spots are spacious and tree covered," while bathhouses include free laundry facilities and heated shower buildings.
The adjacent Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery operates daily except Christmas, featuring educational walkthrough tours and a man-made trout stream flowing to Cumberland River. Fishing opportunities span the river for trout, walleye, and stripers, plus catch-and-release fishing in hatchery waters. The campground connects to Lake Cumberland above the dam for boating access. An on-site snack bar serves breakfast and lunch, selling firewood and ice on the honor system after hours.
Wildlife encounters occur regularly, with deer visiting campsites daily and blue herons frequenting the river areas. The campground maintains bicycle-friendly roads connecting both sections to the hatchery and snack bar. Randy C. describes the hatchery stream as offering "different habitats that make trout stream" for walking and fishing. Cool river breezes from dam releases provide natural air conditioning during summer months.
For additional variety, campers can explore sites around Jamestown or consider Halcombs Landing for direct lake access.
Description
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 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 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 & 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.
Location
Public CampgroundKendall Campground is located in Kentucky
Directions
From Jamestown, Kentucky, take US Highway 127 south for 10 miles and turn right just before crossing the dam. Campground is on Kendall Road.
Address
80 KENDALL ROAD
Jamestown, KY 42629
Coordinates
36.872086 N
85.145743 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 3/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 3/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
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
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 1 hr 33 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 52 min from Lexington, KY
- 2 hrs 24 min from Knoxville, TN









































