Scenic Lake View from my Campsite! Waitsboro Campground on the Lake Cumberland

Описание: Waitsboro Campground: Lake Cumberland Views + Local Adventures
#WaitsboroCampground #CampgroundReview
Location & Setting:
Waitsboro Campground sits on Lake Cumberland, one of the largest man-made lakes in the eastern United States with 1,200+ miles of shoreline.
Offers stunning elevated lake views

Campground Details:
A smaller, quieter Army Corps of Engineers campground with 17 RV sites (all with electric hookups) and 5 tent-only sites.
8 waterfront sites with views.
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry, and a dump station.
Season generally runs spring through fall (typically around May through October; check current dates).
Reservations made through Recreation.gov. Sites fill quickly in peak season because there are few of them.

*Things to Do at the Campground / Lake:
*Fishing & Boating: Lake Cumberland is famous for bass, crappie, walleye and more bring your gear or rent a boat nearby.

*Nearby Attractions:
*Paranormal Roadtrippers’ Nightmare Gallery (Somerset, KY): A quirky museum of haunted objects, cryptozoology, ghost lore, and pop-culture props - free admission by appointment and a fun stop for curious travelers.
*Big South Fork Scenic Railway: A heritage railroad in Stearns, KY, offering scenic rides along historic tracks through countryside and into the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area - a great day trip adventure.
*General Burnside Island State Park & Burnside Marina: Nearby state park with golf, picnicking, boat rentals, and classic lakeside fun.
*Somerset, KY: Close town for groceries, restaurants, fuel, supplies, and other local attractions.
Hiking & Waterfalls Near Waitsboro Campground
Seventy-Six Falls (near Albany, KY)
About 30 miles/ 45 minutes
One of the most accessible named waterfalls near Lake Cumberland
Short walk from parking area; flow varies with rainfall and lake levels
Great quick stop for photos and light exploring

Indian Creek / Lake Cumberland Waterfall Areas
About 20–35 miles/ 30–55 minutes (varies by access point)
Includes small roadside waterfalls and creek cascades feeding into Lake Cumberland
Best visited after rain, many are informal stops rather than signed trailheads

Beaver Creek & Greasy Creek Areas (Lake Cumberland Region)
About 25–40 miles/ 40–60 minutes
Scenic backroad drives with seasonal cascades and short nature walks
More “exploration style” hikes — good for curious hikers, not developed trails

Mill Springs Battlefield Trails (Nancy, KY)
About 20 miles/ 30 minutes
Easy walking trails through historic battlefield grounds
Not waterfalls, but a nice nearby hiking option with interpretive signage

Daniel Boone National Forest – Short Hikes & Scenic Walks
About 15–40 miles/ 25–60 minutes
Forest roads and trailheads offer wooded hikes, wildlife viewing, and seasonal streams
Trails vary from short walks to longer day hikes depending on location

Good to Know-
Most nearby waterfalls are seasonal creek-fed falls, not large vertical waterfalls.
Larger, well-known waterfalls like Cumberland Falls are over an hour away (closer to 1.5–2 hours)

Tips:
Roads and dump station setup can be tight or steep, especially for larger rigs. Some RVers report skipping the dump station and dumping at their next stop.

On to our next stop- just ten minutes away!