Spring Water Access

**Location & Access:** Spring Water Access is located at Mill Springs Mill Shelter on Lake Cumberland near Nancy in Pulaski County, Kentucky. The facility sits on the shores of Lake Cumberland, approximately 6.6 miles east of downtown Monticello via Highway 1275. This day-use facility provides boat ramp access to Lake Cumberland, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River.

**Facilities & Amenities:** This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping permitted. The site offers direct access to the main body of Lake Cumberland, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. Note that ADA accessibility is not available at this location. For overnight stays, several reservable campgrounds are located nearby, including Cumberland Point, Waitsboro, and Fall Creek campgrounds within 10 miles.

**Planning Your Visit:** Lake Cumberland offers extensive paddling opportunities across its 100-mile-long reservoir. For more information about facilities or to confirm current access conditions, contact Mill Springs Mill Shelter at 606-679-6337. Whether you're planning a day paddle on the main lake or connecting to other access points for longer river trips, this location provides a convenient starting point for exploring this popular Kentucky water body.

Overview
Mill Springs Mill is located at 9135 Highway 1275 North, Monticello, KY and is a day-use facility located on the shores of Lake Cumberland, overlooking the main body of the lake. There is NO overnight camping allowed in the area.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...

Overview
Mill Springs Mill is located at 9135 Highway 1275 North, Monticello, KY and is a day-use facility located on the shores of Lake Cumberland, overlooking the main body of the lake. There is NO overnight camping allowed in the area.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 opportunities. The lake has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish, and walleye making it a favorite among anglers. Facilities
Mill Springs Mill offers a small reservable group picnic shelter and six picnic sites with tables and grills. Flush toilets, drinking water and a courtesy tie-up boat slip are also provided. Natural Features
Mill Springs Mill, a water-powered grist mill listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1877 and is on the public lands of Lake Cumberland. Its 40-foot overshot water wheel is one of the largest in the world and probably the largest water wheel currently operating. The mill and water wheel were restored as a bicentennial project in 1976, and are now operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as an interpretive demonstration. Tours of the mill are conducted for the public during the recreation season.
Nearby Attractions
While visiting the Mill you can tour the historic Millers home, the Brown-Lanier house (ca.1830-1860) that was used as a headquarters and hospital during the Civil War battle of Mill Springs. Conley Bottom Marina is 10 minutes away with a campground, boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.

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