Lake Cumberland is a place that gets a lot of love in the summer, but this state park is an amazing winter getaway Kentucky, too. While all of Kentucky’s state parks offer unrivaled experiences, it’s hard to pass up the opportunity to experience Lake Cumberland in the winter. The state park’s cottages and lodge are cozy and well-appointed, offering visitors everything from fine dining and an indoor pool to a front-row seat to the area’s under-appreciated winter splendor.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park has long been a beloved summer vacation destination in Kentucky, beckoning outdoor enthusiasts and water lovers since 1951.
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Not a place that rests on its laurels, the park has continually sought to offer guests the best experience possible. What is known as the Lure Lodge today was built back in 1962; the original Lure Lodge (today’s “Pumpkin Creek Lodge”) was completed in 1952.
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In addition to boasting a prime location, the accommodations at this state park are all incredibly affordable, offering guests resort-level amenities and outdoor recreation that’s unrivaled… and perfect for a winter getaway in Kentucky!
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Lake Cumberland’s accommodations are the perfect blend of modern comforts and cozy charm, with beautiful views and top-notch amenities, like the temperature-controlled indoor swimming pool at Lure Lodge.
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The resort’s on-site Rowena Landing Restaurant, meanwhile, is hailed as one of the best waterfront restaurants in Kentucky, offering uninterrupted and expansive panoramas that are simply magical in the winter.
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The restaurant also boasts a robust menu of Kentucky favorites such as BBQ ribs, fried chicken, catfish, corn pudding, mac and cheese, okra, and more!
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While known for boating, the park’s trails are not to be missed. A three-mile loop trail provides glorious lake vistas that, during the winter, seem to go on forever.
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And anglers: rejoice! With 50,250 acres, Lake Cumberland has an abundance of largemouth, smallmouth, white and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish, and walleye, and the winter season offers lots of opportunities for fishing the Lake Cumberland tailwaters (all while enjoying a cozy stay in one of these Kentucky State Park cabins or lodge rooms, of course).
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Between the access to amazing hiking, fishing, birding, and other outdoor recreation, the Great Outdoors will be calling your name. So come and book a winter getaway at this glorious Kentucky resort… you’re in for quite a treat!
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Have you visited Lake Cumberland during the winter before? It really is one of the coziest winter getaways in Kentucky! Learn more and book your next staycation getaway at the Lake Cumberland State Park website.
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Address: Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Road, Lake Cumberland State Resort Pk Rd, Kentucky 42629, USA
