Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 51 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov606-528-4121
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure The DuPont Lodge & Riverview Restaurant are closed for renovation.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,974 acres, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park lies in Whitley County, about 12 miles northwest of Williamsburg.
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 17 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 51 campsites, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the mccreary county side of cumberland falls state resort park as this area is within a dedicated kentucky state nature preserve.
Pets are allowed if restrained. Pets are not permitted within the McCreary County side of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park as this area is within a dedicated Kentucky State Nature Preserve.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging & Camping | 51 | — |
Camping details from the park
The solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge, one of the most beautiful state park lodges. Fifty-one rooms offer beautiful views and full amenities including interior corridors. Interested in cabins? Don’t forget about the park’s other accommodations, including 25 cabins and cottages, 20 Woodland Rooms and 51 campsites. Campground phone number 606-515-6167 **Please Note: Guests must be age 21 or older in order to make a reservation
NOTE: The Dupont Lodge and Riverview Restaurant are Closed effective December 1, 2025 for renovation. Check back for status updates. Cabin rentals will still be available during this time. All other facilities will remain open, including the Cumberland Falls, gift shop, welcome center, hiking trails and the seasonal community pool.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Hiking
Cumberland Falls is a hiker's paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas. The Moonbow Trail connects with many backpacking trails in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Pets are not permitted within the McCreary County side of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park as this area is within a dedicated Kentucky State Nature Preserve.
Horseback Riding
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is the perfect destination to introduce the family to the thrill of horseback riding. The park offers guided trail rides that are easy enough for the first timer and still adventurous for the more experienced. Riders, age 6 and up will enjoy a 45-minute ride through an eastern Kentucky forest, beautiful in any season. The stables are open daily, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Stables may also open on weekends in May, September, and October (call ahead to verify). Rides start on the hour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $27.00 per person. Personal horses are not permitted on the trails at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, but there are several opportunities to do so in the surrounding area. There are many miles of trails and several horse camps in the nearby Daniel Boone National Forest and The Big South Fork National River and Recreation area.
Swimming
Swimming
Pool open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Days and hours of operation subject to change. Please contact the park for more information. **NOTICE-Effective May 28, 2026 the Wading/Baby pool is closed until further notice**
Fishing
Fishing
Enjoy fishing in the Cumberland River, where there is an abundance of bass, catfish, panfish, and roughfish.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 7351 Highway 90
Corbin, KY 40701 - Nearest town
- Williamsburg — about 12 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.8387, -84.3412
- Phone
- 606-528-4121
- maggy.kriebel@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 12, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Cumberland Falls 1.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Chris Kuehl
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology