§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Waitsboro Campground is at 500 Waitsboro Road and is situated on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.
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. The Black Walnut Nature Trail, located near the lake office, is a self-guided educational trail. The trail is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4pm EST.
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. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A day-use area with a group picnic shelter and a parking area is also available.
The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. Dense stands of mature hardwoods forest the site, offering scenic views, pleasant shade and wildlife habitat. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, the lake provides varied outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year.
General Burnside Island State Park is nearby. It was named after Civil War General Ambrose Burnside, who led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island to keep watch for Confederate soldiers. Visitors come today to enjoy boating, fishing, golfing and picnicking on Kentucky's only island state park. Burnside Marina is 10 minutes away, with boat rentals, a restaurant and general store.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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Up to 70 ft
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Trailers up to 70 ft
22 sites with electric
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
89°F
Sunny
5 to 12 mph WSW
Fri
86°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 12 mph W
Sat
87°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
2 mph WSW
Sun
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 13 mph WSW
Mon
79°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph N
Tue
79°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
0 to 7 mph NW
Wed
82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph SW