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Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Location in Kentucky
Location	Russell, Kentucky, United States
Area	3,117 acres (12.61 km²)
Elevation	810 ft (250 m)
Established	January 1, 1951
Governing body	Kentucky Department of Parks
Website	Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is a state park located on the northern shore of Lake Cumberland near Jamestown, Kentucky in Russell County. The park itself encompasses 3,117 acres (1,261 ha), while the lake, its major feature, covers approximately 50,250 acres (20,340 ha).

Attractions

Lure Lodge
Rowena Landing Restaurant
Pumpkin Creek Lodge
Cottages
Campground
Meeting Rooms
Gift Shop
Country Store
State Dock Marina

Recreation

Boat Launching Ramp
Swimming
Frisbee Golf
Tennis
Basketball
Volley Ball
Playground
Shuffle Board
Guided Horse Tours
Hiking Trails

Events

New Year's Eve Ball (December 31)
Buffalo Dinner (January)
Valentines Buffet
GeoCaching (April)
Seafood Buffets
Easter Buffet
Mothers Day Buffet (May)
4th of July Fireworks
Lake Cumberland Raft Up (August)
Poker Run (September)
Lake Cumberland Clean Up (September)
Thanksgiving Buffet

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