Kendall Campground
Lake Cumberland — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: JAMESTOWN, KY, KY
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$60 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (845 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Kendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland. 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.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kendall-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Kendall Campground offers convenient access to Lake Cumberland, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River with over 1,200 miles of shoreline and excellent fishing opportunities. Campers consistently praise it as a peaceful destination with a 4.7/5 rating from 431 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Mallard, Eastern Kingbird, Common Loon, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Box Turtle, and River Cooter documented in the area.
Insider tips for Kendall Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground with high demand Expect a loud dam horn at 6 am when the dam opens; bring earplugs if noise-sensitive Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking
Skip Kendall Campground if: You need full hookups (water and sewer) — only electric hookups available on select sites. You're sensitive to early morning noise from dam operations.
Best time to visit Kendall Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with access to cold water trout stream.
Nearby campgrounds: Fall Creek Campground (Monticello, KY), Cumberland Point Campground (NANCY, KY), Lillydale Campground And Day Use (Celina, TN), Mill Springs Mill Shelter (Monticello, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kendall Campground
Cell signal at Kendall Campground (JAMESTOWN, 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.
Kendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland. 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with high demand
Expect a loud dam horn at 6 am when the dam opens; bring earplugs if noise-sensitive
Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking
Campground operates year-round with access to cold water trout stream
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Jamestown, Kentucky, take US Highway 127 south for 10 miles and turn right just before crossing the dam. Campground is on Kendall Road.
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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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