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Cumberland Falls State Park Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 145 photos

Cumberland Falls in Summer - Cumberland Falls State Park

Cumberland Falls in Winter at Flood Stage

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in southern Kentucky, surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. It is well off the beaten path, 20 miles from Corbin and a little less than that off I-75. The centerpiece of the park is Cumberland Falls, the largest waterfall in America south of Niagara and east of the Rockies. It is often referred to as "The Niagara of the South." The state park boasts a very fine lodge and restaurant, cottages, swimming pool, campground gift shop and numerous recreational opportunities including whitewater rafting, horse stables, and hiking trails.

Bridge over the Cumberland River

Karen and I enjoyed a delightful three-day visit to Cumberland Falls in mid-January over the Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend. Temperatures were well below freezing and we had a dusting of snow, but it was great weather for hiking - and for snuggling by the fire in the lodge.

We have been back to Cumberland Falls twice since that January trip - once with our grandchildren. It's such a special place, we just may go again.

Last visit to Cumberland Falls State Park: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Nov 27, 2006
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T. Coleman duPont Monument - Cumberland Falls State Park

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Along the paved walkway leading to Cumberland Falls you will see this monument to T. Coleman duPont of Louisville, KY.... more travel advice

Gorge Overlook Shelter Built by the CCC - Cumberland Falls State Park

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Many of the amenities you will see at Cumberland Falls State Park are there due to the hard work of the Civilian... more travel advice

Rainbow over Cumberland Falls - Cumberland Falls State Park

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Cumberland Falls has the only moonbow in the Western Hemisphere, and one of only two moonbows in the entire world. The... more travel advice

At a Cliff Overlooking Cumberland Falls - Cumberland Falls State Park

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BeatChick Apr 18, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Wonderful info on hiking the trails (which I'd like to do on an upcoming trip)! Great info on the restaurant (couldn't find anything elsewhere). Thanks, Stephen & Karen! KY Hot Brown is one of my faves - best place I've had it is Ramsey's in Lexington.
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sourbugger Apr 3, 2008 at 3:35 PM

looks to mbe a brilliant place to recharge the batteries. congratulations on the book, btw
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GuthrieColin Jul 29, 2007 at 1:06 PM

Excellent work on this page i certainly will have to check this place out. I couldn't miss a natural phenomenon associated with a waterfall!!!
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LoriPori Jul 2, 2007 at 4:56 AM

Excellent page on Cumberland Falls Stephen. Hans & I visited here in January with Johan & Wies.We didn't see the moonbow either but did have a lovely rainbow over the falls. Also thanks for visiting my new Greece pages.
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nixca316 Jan 21, 2007 at 4:17 AM

What a beautiful prism...the unification of all the colors...I definitely give it a 100...Oh, 5 is the highest? =) At any rate, the tip was great and the picture was fantastic!
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Waalewiener Dec 2, 2006 at 7:05 PM

The State Parks in the USA really are nice to visit Stephen I did not know you had to beware of snakes in this Park haha you expect it in Texas and other southern States Good to know I will be careful if I go there Very nice page
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Fullmoonfever Oct 26, 2006 at 6:46 PM

good tip. few people know that
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luckyzen Apr 27, 2006 at 10:45 PM

Hello, your picture of the "moonbow" is really beautiful. Thank you.
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chewy3326 Feb 10, 2006 at 9:13 PM

The Moonbow and the arches all seem very interesting. I've never known that Kentucky was so beautiful!
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desert_princess Nov 15, 2005 at 7:45 AM

Wow!! Moonbow..first time I hear about it!!! The world is full of wonders:))