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Fall Creek Recreation Area

Cumberland River - Lake Cumberland Cumberland River

Source: kentucky_department_of_fish_and_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Monticello, KY
County: Wayne County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.92382795, -84.84732285
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About This Access Site
Fall Creek Recreation Area offers convenient public access to Lake Cumberland, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Located in Monticello off KY 1275, the facility features a boat ramp, day-use area, picnic shelter, and ample public parking. This is an excellent launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the lake's 100-mile length and extensive shoreline.

The recreation area provides several amenities to support your visit, including flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A playground and pet-friendly accommodations are also available. Cell phone reception is available on all major networks. For those interested in combining water recreation with camping, Fall Creek Campground offers reservable campsites at the same location. For more information or to make reservations, contact the facility at 606-348-6042.
Federal Facility Information
606-348-6042 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
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.Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.
Recreation
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...

Overview
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.Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.
Recreation
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.

The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish and walleye, making it a favorite among anglers. Facilities
Visitors enjoy the 10-acre site and its 10 shaded campsites. All of these sites are waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Fall Creek has a day-use area, picnic shelter and public parking.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp and playground are located within the park. Natural Features
The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the area, offering pleasant shade and wildlife habitat.

Due to the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year.
Nearby Attractions
The Mill Springs Mill Park is just a 15-minute drive from the campground. This historic mill site offers interpretive tours and grinding on the weekends and holidays, picnic sites and a gift shop. Grinding is at 2:00pm Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Interpretive tours of the mill are given Saturday, Sunday and Holidays during the recreation season.

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