Waitsboro Campground
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Waitsboro Campground is at 500 Waitsboro Road and is situated on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. 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. The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish and walleye, making it a favorite among anglers. The Black Walnut Nature Trail, located near the lake office, is a self-guided educational trail. Keep reading
The trail is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4pm EST. Facilities The campground offers 17 RV sites, all with electric hookups, and five tent-only sites. Eight of Waitsboro's sites are on the waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A day-use area with a group picnic shelter and a parking area is also available. 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. Nearby Attractions General Burnside Island State Park is nearby. It was named after Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, who led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island to keep watch for Confederate soldiers. Visitors come today to enjoy boating, fishing, golfing and picnicking on Kentucky's only island state park. Burnside Marina is 10 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.
The sites · 24
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAIT | 01 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | yes |
| WAIT | 02 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 03 | standard electric | 25 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 04 | standard electric | 53 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 05 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| WAIT | 06 | standard electric | 35 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 07 | standard electric | 27 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 08 | standard electric | — | 50 | |
| WAIT | 09 | management | 45 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 10 | management | 60 ft | 30 | |
| WAIT | 11 | standard electric | — | 50 | |
| WAIT | 12 | standard electric | — | 50 | |
| WAIT | 13 | standard electric | 29 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 14 | tent only electric | — | 50 | |
| WAIT | 15 | standard electric | 30 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 16 | standard electric | 25 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 17 | standard electric | 25 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 18 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 19 | standard electric | 25 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 20 | tent only nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| WAIT | 21 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| WAIT | 22 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| WAIT | 9G | group standard electric | — | 50 | |
| WAIT | A100 | group shelter nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in KY-05. This member’s public-lands record →