Fall Creek Campground
Lake Cumberland — lakeside
Location: Monticello, KY, KY
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$35 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (77 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fall Creek Campground is located at 1144 New Fall Creek Road, Monticello and is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Visitors enjoy the 10-acre site and its 10 shaded campsites. All of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fall-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Fall Creek Campground offers a serene lakeside experience on Lake Cumberland, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River, with clear water and abundant recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Campers consistently praise it as a relaxing, clean, and quiet getaway with roomy sites in a beautiful setting.
Wildlife alert: Expected wildlife includes Canada Geese, Double-crested Cormorants, Brown Thrashers, Eastern Box Turtles, Ouachita Map Turtles, and Spiny Softshell Turtles.
Insider tips for Fall Creek Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 11 sites. The steep boat ramp and tight turnaround make this difficult for large RVs like 5th wheels despite being suitable for self-contained RVs. Located at the end of a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water for scenic camping.
Skip Fall Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—none are available at most sites.. You have a large RV such as a 5th wheel due to tight turnaround and steep boat ramp.. You're visiting outside May through October seasonal window..
Best time to visit Fall Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Cumberland Point Campground (NANCY, KY), Mill Springs Mill Shelter (Monticello, KY), Fishing Creek Campground (SOMERSET, KY), Waitsboro Campground (SOMERSET, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fall Creek Campground
Cell signal at Fall Creek Campground (Monticello, KY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Fall Creek Campground is located at 1144 New Fall Creek Road, Monticello and is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Visitors enjoy the 10-acre site and its 10 shaded campsites. All of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 11 sites.
The steep boat ramp and tight turnaround make this difficult for large RVs like 5th wheels despite being suitable for self-contained RVs.
Located at the end of a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water for scenic camping.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Monticello: KY 90, Turn onto KY 1275, light #1, Travel approximately 3.5 miles, Turn onto Hwy 2393, travel approximately 2 miles, Turn left at Fall Creek sign, Road ends at campground.
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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