Waitsboro Campground

Lake Cumberland — lakeside, fishing

Location: SOMERSET, KY, KY

Price: From $16 per night

Price range: $16–$42 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (131 reviews)

Season: May through October

Waitsboro Campground is at 500 Waitsboro Road and is situated on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. The campground offers 17 RV sites, all with electric hookups, and five tent-only sites. Eight of Waitsboro’s sites are on the 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, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/waitsboro-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Waitsboro Campground offers beautiful views overlooking Lake Cumberland, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River, with excellent fishing opportunities for bass, bluegill, crappie, and other species.

Wildlife alert: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Tennessee Warbler, Northern Barred Owl, Killdeer, Eastern Fence Lizard, and Gray Ratsnake present within 8km

Insider tips for Waitsboro Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Lot 8 has water view and water/electric hookups available America the Beautiful pass accepted for discounted rates

Skip Waitsboro Campground if: You have a fifth wheel over 32 feet — turning around when leaving is difficult. You need sewer hookups — not available at this campground. You want bank fishing — steep banks and dense vegetation limit access. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only.

Best time to visit Waitsboro Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Fishing Creek Campground (SOMERSET, KY), Mill Springs Mill Shelter (Monticello, KY), Cumberland Point Campground (NANCY, KY), Fall Creek Campground (Monticello, KY).