Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

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Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is a park located on the northern shore of Lake Cumberland near Jamestown, Kentucky in Russell County. The park itself encompasses 3,117 acres (12.61 km2), while the lake, its major feature, covers approximately 50,250 acres (203.4 km2).[1]

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[edit] History

Established January 1, 1951

[edit] Attractions

  • Lure Lodge
  • Rowena Landing Restaurant
  • Pumpkin Creek Lodge
  • Cottages
  • Campground
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Gift Shop
  • Country Store
  • State Dock Marina

[edit] Recreation

  • Boat Launching Ramp
  • Swimming
  • Frisbee Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Volley Ball
  • Playground
  • Shuffle Board
  • Guided Horse Tours
  • Hiking Trails

[edit] Events

  • New Years Eve Ball (December 31st)
  • Buffalo Dinner (January)
  • Valentines Buffet
  • Geo Caching (April)
  • Seafood Buffets
  • Easter Buffet
  • Mothers Day Buffet (May)
  • 4th of July Fireworks
  • Lake Cumberland Raft Up (August)
  • Poker Run (September)
  • Lake Cumberland Clean Up (September)
  • Thanksgiving Buffet

[edit] Gallery

[edit] External Links

http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lc/ http://www.statedock.com/ http://www.lakecumberlandvacation.com/

[edit] References

  1. ^ Kleber, John E., ed (1992). "Parks, State". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. Associate editors: Thomas D. Clark, Lowell H. Harrison, and James C. Klotter. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-1772-0. 

Coordinates: 36°54′39″N 85°3′50″W / 36.91083°N 85.06389°W / 36.91083; -85.06389

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