Kentucky Department of Parks

Naturalist/Recreation Programs

Please be sure to check out the Special Events section of the web site for annual park events.

Enjoy fishing in the Cumberland River, where there is an abundance of bass, catfish, panfish, and roughfish.

Guided rafting trips are offered on the Cumberland River. The park arranges the trips through www.Ky-rafting.com Daily; May - October depending on water levels. Fee is charged. Call 800-541-RAFT (7238).

Cool off on a hot summer day with a dip in an Olympic-size pool. Pool is short distance from Lodge and Woodland Rooms. Use of pool is free to lodge and cottage guests.
Fee for the public : $4.00 Adult (13 & older), $3.00 child 3-12, free for child 2 and under.

COMMUNITY POOL HOURS:
Please call ahead to confirm community pool hours which are determined by seasonal help availability.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is the perfect destination to introduce the family to the thrill of horseback riding. The park offers guided trail rides that are easy enough for the first timer and still adventurous for the more experienced. Riders, age 6 and up will enjoy a 45-minute ride through an eastern Kentucky forest, beautiful in any season. The stables open weekends in May and are daily after Memorial Weekend until Labor Day. Also open on weekends during Sept. and Oct. Rides start on the hour from 10am to 6 pm. Cost is $18.00 per person. Personal horses are not permitted on the trails at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, but there are several opportunities to do so in the surrounding area. There are many miles of trails and several horse camps in the nearby Daniel Boone National Forest and The Big South Fork National River and Recreation area.

Cumberland Falls is a hiker’s paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas. The Moonbow Trail connects with many backpacking trails in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Trail Information. 

Gift Shop
Visit the gift shop, which features a large selection of Kentucky handcrafts.
Snack shop is open April 1 - October 31. Gift Shop and Visitor’s Center open year-round.

Visitor's Center
The new Visitor’s Center is expected to be the first stop in a visitor’s encounter with the falls area. Inside the center, a three-dimensional relief map outlines major park facilities. Other exhibits show the area’s geology and history and illustrate Native American life. Another display advises visitors how to stay safe in the park, such as staying within the barrier at the falls, avoiding cliffs, and refraining from wading in the river. The center also offers the opportunity to learn about the history of Cumberland Falls.

Planned Recreation
Your family can enjoy year-round, interpretive programs focusing on native plants, animals, and local history under direction of a full-time recreation specialist. Daily summer activities are conducted by seasonal recreation staff.

Recreational Activities
Enjoy tennis, horseshoes or shuffleboard on the outdoor courts near the Woodland Rooms. Overnight guests may check-out sports equipment.

Picnicking & Playgrounds
The picnic area with tables, grills and playgrounds is ideal for family outings. A picnic shelter (without rest rooms) offers tables, grills, water, and electric; it may be reserved for rental up to one year in advance.