Cumberland Point Campground
Lake Cumberland — lakeside, fishing
Location: NANCY, KY, KY
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (96 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cumberland Point Campground is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Fourteen of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Cumberland Point has a day-use area, picnic shelter and public parking.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cumberland-point-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Cumberland Point Campground offers generously-sized, private sites surrounded by mature trees on the shores of Lake Cumberland, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River, with excellent fishing and boating opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Expect waterfowl including Mallards and Canada Geese; also present are Ouachita Map Turtles, Eastern Box Turtles, and Spiny Softshell Turtles.
Insider tips for Cumberland Point Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. Sites are described as generously-sized and private by recent campers.
Skip Cumberland Point Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites.. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer year-round access to the campground..
Best time to visit Cumberland Point Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Fall Creek Campground (Monticello, KY), Mill Springs Mill Shelter (Monticello, KY), Fishing Creek Campground (SOMERSET, KY), Waitsboro Campground (SOMERSET, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cumberland Point Campground
Cell signal at Cumberland Point Campground (NANCY, KY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cumberland Point Campground is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Fourteen of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Cumberland Point has a day-use area, picnic shelter and public parking.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Sites are described as generously-sized and private by recent campers.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Nancy, Kentucky, take Highway 235 south for a mile to Highway 761. Turn right and travel 9 miles to the campground entrance.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Cumberland fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Cumberland before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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