Fishing Creek Campground

1598 E. HIGHWAY 1248
SOMERSET, KY 42501-0450

Overview

Fishing Creek Campground is located at 1598 E. Highway 1248 just west of Somerset, Kentucky. Fishing Creek is part of beautiful Lake Cumberland, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hunting.

Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

The campground offers 26 RV sites and 20 tent-only sites, all with water and electric hookups and picnic table, fire pit/grill and lantern post.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, washer/dryer, boat ramp and a dump station.

Fishing Creek also has a day-use area, picnic sites and a playground, making it an ideal spot for large parties and family functions.

Natural Features

The campground is situated above the shore of Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland. 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.

Nearby Attractions

Lee's Ford Resort Marina is less than 10 minutes from the campground. It offers boat rentals, a general store, restaurant and lodging.

The Mill Springs Battlefield Park is just a 15-minute drive from Fishing Creek. This historic Civil War site offers interpretive exhibits, a gift shop and driving tour. Special events are held throughout the year, including educational programs and a thrilling reenactment.

Camp site features

Across 46 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 46 sites
Water hookups: all 46 sites
Picnic table: 29 of 46 sites
Pets allowed: all 46 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 46 sites
Longest RV: 87 ft
Largest party: 10 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Somerset, Kentucky, take Highway 80 west for 5 miles. Turn right on East Highway 1248 and continue for 2 miles. The recreation area entrance will be on the left side of the road at the bottom of the hill.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Gil M

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Reviewed 22 days ago

The site was perfect and the ranger was very helpful. My only issue was that it was impossible for me (83 years. old with walking issues ) to make it up the steep hill to use the bathroom/shower facilities.

SUSAN E M

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Reviewed a month ago

This is our 2 nd visit to Fishing Creek Campground. I was concerned the water of Lake Cumberland was low, on purpose. We were told. Otherwise not disappointed.

Joni M

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Reviewed a month ago

We love fishing creek! The host are amazing!! Very sweet people!! I wish the trails down to the lake were a little more cleaned up where you could use them. But that’s the only thing negative I could ever say! Great place!!

Karen G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Wonderful people and place to stay

Katherine H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Lovely campground but hard to find. We drove down to the boat launch and saw no signs for a campground. Drove to the other side of the kake as we could see a campground, but not it. Finally just drove around and found it. Signs at the entrance and by the boat launch are needed. Otherwise loved the campground!

Charles B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Love Fishing Creek Campground, its small but clean and quite. We had site 11 and love looking out over the lake. The only issue is the dump station is a little downhill so you don's fully dump you tanks.

Availability

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