Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Cumberland · Nancy, KY

Cumberland Point Campground

Cumberland Point Campground is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky.

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A photo of facility CUMBERLAND POINT CAMPGROUND with Boat RampA photo of facility CUMBERLAND POINT CAMPGROUND with Shaded campsites, lake views.Cumberland Point CampgroundCumberland Point Campground
Photos courtesy of Greg Kinney, Daulton/ Corps of Engineers · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric29
group shelter electric1
tent only electric1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 68 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

31 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01ElectricBack-in39GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
02ElectricBack-in27GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
03ElectricBack-in39GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
04ElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
05ElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
06ElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
07ElectricBack-in34GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
08ElectricBack-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
09ElectricBack-in26GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes
10ElectricBack-in36GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length68 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 28 is listed accessible

Visitors enjoy the 30-acre site and its 30 shaded campsites. Fourteen of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Cumberland Point 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. The entrance and exit roads have a moderate to severe grade.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cumberland Point Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 4.45 inches of precipitation, 4.3 inches of snowFebruary: 4.27 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowMarch: 5.21 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowApril: 4.84 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.62 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 4.97 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.5°F averageFebruary: 38.5°F averageMarch: 46.1°F averageApril: 55.6°F averageMay: 64.5°F averageJune: 72.5°F averageJuly: 76.0°F averageAugust: 74.9°F averageSeptember: 69.0°F averageOctober: 57.9°F averageNovember: 46.8°F averageDecember: 39.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Monticello 3 NE, 7 miles from the campground at 979 feet, station USC00155524 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 52 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 14 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Nancy, Kentucky, take Highway 235 south for a mile to Highway 761. Turn right and travel 9 miles to the campground entrance.

Nearest townNancy, Kentucky
Coordinates36.9656° N, 84.8422° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Ste-Wildlife Openings Rx

    31 mi from the campground · 8 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearWake Cumberland Watersports SeaDek/Canvas & Upholstery ↗13.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗28.6 mi

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Worth a stop

The Mill Springs Battlefield Park is just a 20-minute drive from the campground. This historic Civil War site offers interpretive exhibits, a gift shop and driving tour. Special events are held throughout the year.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, 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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cumberland Point Campground?

Sites at Cumberland Point Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cumberland Point Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Cumberland Point Campground have?

31 sites, including 29 standard sites with power, 1 group shelter electric, and 1 tent only electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cumberland Point Campground?

The longest site here provides 68 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Cumberland Point Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Cumberland Point Campground?

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cumberland Point Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cumberland Point Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cumberland Point Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Cumberland Point Campground?

Site 28 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Cumberland Point Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Cumberland Point Campground?

Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cumberland Point Campground?

Nancy, Kentucky. The Mill Springs Battlefield Park is just a 20-minute drive from the campground.

Source: Getting there