Fishing Creek Campground
Lake Cumberland — lakeside, fishing
Location: SOMERSET, KY, KY
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$36 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (213 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fishing Creek Campground is located at 1598 E. Highway 1248 just west of Somerset, Kentucky. Fishing Creek is part of beautiful Lake Cumberland, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hunting.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fishing-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Fishing Creek Campground offers waterfront sites on Lake Cumberland, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River, with well-maintained facilities and friendly hosts. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, level sites, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Northern Barred Owls, Killdeer, Purple Finches, Common Watersnakes, and Gray Ratsnakes have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Fishing Creek Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Request an electric hookup site if available, as most sites lack water/sewer hookups Take Highway 80 west from Somerset for 5 miles, then turn right on East Highway 1248 for 2 miles
Skip Fishing Creek Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Fishing Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Waitsboro Campground (SOMERSET, KY), Mill Springs Mill Shelter (Monticello, KY), Cumberland Point Campground (NANCY, KY), Fall Creek Campground (Monticello, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fishing Creek Campground
Cell signal at Fishing Creek Campground (SOMERSET, 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
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.
Fishing Creek Campground is located at 1598 E. Highway 1248 just west of Somerset, Kentucky. Fishing Creek is part of beautiful Lake Cumberland, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hunting.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request an electric hookup site if available, as most sites lack water/sewer hookups
Take Highway 80 west from Somerset for 5 miles, then turn right on East Highway 1248 for 2 miles
Campground operates seasonally from 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 Somerset, Kentucky, take Highway 80 west for 5 miles. Turn right on East Highway 1248 and continue for 2 miles. The recreation area entrance will be on the left side of the road at the bottom of the hill.
Campground entrance
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- 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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