Lake Cumberland
For more than 50 years people have been
visiting Lake Cumberland and enjoying the
many things it has to offer. Its shoreline
measures 1,255 miles and spreads over
65,530 acres. The reservoir ranks 9th in the
U.S. in size.
Lake Cumberland contains the capacity of
water to cover the entire commonwealth of
Kentucky with 3 inches of water. The main lake
is 101 miles long and over one mile across at
its widest point and is one of the largest manmade
lakes in the nation, reaching Clinton
County and five other counties in South
Central Kentucky. Millions of visitors each
year travel to Lake Cumberland to enjoy the
many things it has to offer. Lake Cumberland
has been named and is known by many as
the Houseboat Capital of the World. Whether
you are renting a houseboat at one of the
many marinas, bringing your own boat, jet
skiing, enjoying some water sports or fishing,
it’s easy to see why families travel so far to
visit Lake Cumberland.
Make Lake Cumberland your next vacation
destination. The Lake is home to two Kentucky
State Parks as well as several marinas that
offer houseboat rentals and lodging. Visit
Lake Cumberland and see why thousands of
people make Lake Cumberland their getaway
year after year.
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