Want to see a Moonbow? Of course you do, even if you have no idea what it is! For about five nights, if conditions are right, you can see one here regularly. You need 1) a waterfall that generates a lot of mist 2) dark surroundings 3) full moon (2 days before and two days after) 4) fir the full moon to be a 42 degree angle over said waterfall. This is the only place in the Western Hemisphere that meets these conditions monthly, and you will see lots of other Moonbow chasers during that period. The park is stunning anyway, with dramatic boulders and loads of gorgeous hiking. Not to mention, the area borders on the Daniel Boone National Forest, so there are arches and vistas all around. Currently, DuPont Lodge is closed for renovation within the park, however the Woodland Cottages (where I stayed), cabins, and campgrounds are good to go! read more

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If you're within a couple hours driving distance of Cumberland Falls, make sure to take the trip! The falls are gorgeous, especially after a period of rain. Make sure to bring your hiking gear as there are several nice trails in the area. At the falls, there is a visitor center, gift shop, and snack shack. read more

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - Parks Near Me - Corbin, Kentucky

Amazing place to visit. The falls are truly a wonder of nature. Very accessible and plenty to do for a short vacation. Lots of hiking opportunity. The pool is decent enough. Staff was friendly. We stayed in a cabin and they're alright. Some of the stuff inside is dated but seemed to be cleaned well enough for us and everything inside worked. Definitely worth checking out the falls. You will not regret it. read more

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Cumberland Park is one of my favorite state parks to visit. We have visited twice and loved it both times. The first visit we stayed during covid in December so it was just our group of 4 and one other couple staying in the resort. It was nice because it felt so private. We stayed in the resort rooms and we were surprised with how nice they are. Everything was clean. It was a bit small but we made it work. The second visit we stayed in their cabins and preferred it more. we got 2 bedrooms and each one had 2 beds so all of us slept comfortably. I loved that the cabin comes with a full kitchen and table so we spent our night playing board games. The park itself has so much to do. There are tons of hiking trails, horseback riding and even boat tours that take you up close to the waterfall. You have to go to the Moon bow at least once in your lifetime. It's when the moon hits the water at the right angle and you see a rainbow at night. It is a cool experience but it does get really crowded so you may want to come early. Cumberland Falls gave me unrealistic expectations for state parks because this what I feel like most state parks should be like. read more

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It was a nice drive to visit the falls. it was very quaint, with a bit of history. The visitor center had interesting information and there was a cute little gift shop. We went in January so there were not many people. We did not stay in any of the lodging, but plan to visit with family in the spring. There is a Moonbow during the full moon and hope to get back to see that! read more

A very welcoming and relaxingt enviromenet. We started off with bonelss wees in a sweet chili sauce and blue cheese dressing along with the Salted Pretzel that is served with cheese and honey mustard sauce. This place will be offering a full breakfast after October 1 with A La Carte. However my wife had the Catfish Plater, a combination of the corn meal catfish served with hushpuppies., french fries and fresh cold slaw I had the fried catfish Po Boy on Hogie Roll with amazing Chow-Chow Remoulade. topped off with a slice of bery and pecan pie. The scenery is breath taking. A relaxing getaway from all the rat race, worth the trip to southern Kentucky. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cumberland Falls SRP. Nice historic lodge with all modern amenities. Very clean room but the queen room was little small. Comfortable bed. Very quiet easy sleeping room. The lunch buffet was good, the dinner buffet was great, restaurant staff most excellent hospitality. The only option continental breakfast was sad for those that enjoy a hearty breakfast. Great location near the gorgeous waterfall. Easy parking. read more

This is a beautiful park with lots of hiking opportunities, the falls, a gift shop, and a visitor's center. The staff in the visitor's center was accommodating with suggestions for not only the park but also nearby restaurants. We stayed in the area for three days to take advantage of the hikes and other attractions, but we could have stayed longer. read more

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - Parks Near Me - Corbin, Kentucky

This is my absolute favorite place to stay when visiting the area and will definitely be returning someday. I also stayed at the hotel at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Slade, Kentucky but I really prefer this location as I think it's more dog friendly. We stayed in one of the cottages which was dog friendly. There are various sizes, but we stayed in the 2 Doubles Woodland cottage which had two double beds, a sink, mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. There are so many hiking trails that branch off from the resort. This would be the perfect place for families with children as you can relax in the cottage while your kids explore the trails. The grounds are immaculate and the food at the restaurant was good as well. read more

If you're looking to find some of the most stunning places in Kentucky, then you must make a trip to this park. Just about any list online of the 'must dos' of Kentucky will include seeing the Cumberland Falls waterfall and moonbow. The park is pretty secluded into the Daniel Boone forest, so you really feel like you are away from everything else. They have a nice lodge, restaurant, cabins, and many awesome trails that you can take. I can see why they call Cumberland Falls 'Little Niagara' even though there is nothing little about it! There are also many different overlooks to get some awesome views. This is probably one of the coolest state parks that I've been to in Kentucky. Even in the winter, we saw many visitors from other states, so that really tells you something! read more

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Hubs and I went to this state park for the first time with friends. They said that there was a bunch of walking trails that I could see the beautiful falls. While We couldn't walk really close to the waterfall because of the dangerous aspect, it will still just as beautiful. There is a gift shop and a snack machine and picnic benches. Plenty for everyone. While cell reception wasn't that great on our way to the park, it was really great at the park itself. We saw some people down at a beach area past down the waterfalls; and we made it our mission to find that same beach area. We weren't disappointed. The dogs loved being able to get into the water to rehydrate their cool jersey cloth on them. My 10.5 year old dog loved the walk; but he didn't like the last 10 steps, as they were metal and sharper on his paws and harder to walk on. But he was determined and made it work. All in all, we had such a fantastic time and we will definitely be back. Perhaps go to the surrounding trails that aren't as commercialized, as we like going on adventures without tons of people around. read more

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No moonbow when I visited, but the park has a nice constructed pavilion with various views of the falls, as well as a substantial beach area below them. Much of the area above the falls was blocked off for safety. There were a few trails in the area, but most of the Daniel Boone National Forest is substantially north of this park, which is where more hiking space seems to be. read more

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Great experience for all ages! Words say much and pictures give a portrait of a profile as if looking through a window of imagination. But, Only seeing one of the most magnificent natural wonders of beauty can be appreciated with your own eyes. Why? Because my own pictures do no justice to it beauty as being at the falls that you must see for yourself! Located in the Daniel Boone National Parks system it one of many destinations known through Kentucky and Tennessee. A 200+ drive from Louisville was worth the travel. Once in the park you can witness lookout with breath taking views stretching for miles. Leading down calm winding scenic forests on the smoothest roads. There is so much to see. From children's activities to unsurpassed hiking trails of grandeur. Picturesque as your eyes can witness. Now go and see one of the most unforgettable National Parks treasures. read more

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How can you NOT have any maps of the area Being OUT is not acceptable...the fact that there was NO SIGNAGE to direct us the the CAMPER/RV sites was bad enough Beautiful park ...camper spots a bit tight to one another Fire pit facing the wrong direction.. Other than that I'm happy so far read more

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - Parks Near Me - Corbin, Kentucky

On a girls trip we enjoyed the day at the resort. We LOVED the horse trail ride. A fantastic experience. Afterwards we had a lovely little lunch at the restaurant in the resort. The food was nicely done and we had very good service. I can't rave exactly about the food, but it's better than in have had at other similar inns/resorts. The patio at the resort has a lovely view of the river and the forest. The falls was beautiful!! The park that surrounds it is also very pretty! Lots of great places to sit, large rocks & picnic tables. The gift shop was cute, and the staff was helpful. All in all it was a perfect day. Maybe next time we will get to hike or go on the rainbow mist ride!u read more

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One of the most beautiful places I've ever been! Beautiful fall colors and fun hiking trails galore! Lots of people in the more popular spots, but plenty of opportunities await off the beaten path to explore in solitude. If you love waterfalls, critters, forests, and hiking, this is the spot to go east of the Mississippi! Be sure to bring in food if you plan to stay all day, otherwise you'll need to drive 20 min each way to the nearby town of Corbin to eat. Also - dress appropriately for hiking! There are lots of roots and rocks/boulders on the trails; expect scrambling and steep hills. If you're out of shape, you may want to stick to the paved or groomed trails. Absolutely gorgeous! read more

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Beautiful place to walk and see. Have been several times . The hiking is great , great trails and scenery is amazing. read more

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - Parks Near Me - Corbin, Kentucky

This is spectacular place that my family and I visited this weekend for a hike and I look at waterfalls and have a great family adventure. This place was really well organized very pretty had a great trails great things to see good waterfalls to see and it was just an overall spectacular time we will be back read more

Very pretty falls! I will say this park is heavily populated by people and families in case you're looking for a less touristy nature spot. I didn't get to see the Moonbow, but heard lots of people talking about it. The park is in good condition and bathrooms are clean. There's gem mining for the younger children and a rainbow scenic boat tour. I didn't do any of those, so I cannot talk about those experiences but they are offered for those interested! read more

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The waterfall was beautiful! There is a place to view the falls as it overlooks it or you can follow the trail and signage for the lower view. Both were nice! I found the park by the gift shop and falls to be well kept with picnic tables and trash cans available. But you know, sometimes people are gross and just throw stuff down. If you come across that please pick it up. It's your park too and don't let it stop you from enjoying the falls. The gift shop was cute and full of this and that tourist stuff. The check out was smooth and the service was pleasant. read more

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Visited these falls for the first time and it surely was a nice break from the mundane. If you are traveling through Corbin, KY this is a great place to go visit not too far off the beaten path. It was cold and all the shops were closed. But there was not an insane amount of people and parking was good. You can walk up to the viewing areas from the parking lot and it is a very easy stroll. If you have the time and energy there is also seventeen miles of hiking trails. We brought the dog and made side trip here on our way to Lexington. Parking is free, the falls are free to see and hike around, what are you waiting for? read more

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The Falls are fabulous, it looks like the lodge was legit, but the camping sitch was super sub-par. The entire site (at least sites 40-48, which was the section we were in) was entirely gravel. Sleeping on gravel should certainly be considered a circle of hell. We did have a cute little owl who visited our site, and each site has more amenities than many other campgrounds (on-site water, a trash can for each site, electric, etc). But that gravel, though! And these were the sites that were recommended to us for tent camping. Ouch! read more

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - See anywhere to set up a tent? Neither did we. - Parks Near Me - Corbin, Kentucky

we stayed at the Cottages May 23-25,2025. we were greeted well and friendly. no verbal information that the place had events going on but the biggest was, my group of about 45 people had no idea that Cumberland falls resort offered senior citizens a 10% discount. the catch was that you must REQUEST it at the time of check in ONLY!! Poor customer service in my book. we had no idea a resort offered this and they didn't advertise or try to help you out like most hotels. A hotel ask you up front if you have AARP or club discounts to use and then go into their spill. our room was 522 and the floor was dirty, never expected to see so many spider webs over our bed. I don't think that just happened! the beds are so squeaky that every time I moved, it woke my hubby up. the stove and refrigerator needed up keeping . stove eye while cooking on 3, turned red hot and burned a batch of pancakes. the refrigerator was so noisy I thought it was a souped up car. there was only one sink. when you are cooking in your room to save money for horse back riding, I washed and had to keep my water running to rinse and then dry my dishes. the out doors is what we went for. the falls, the gathering of family, the beautiful greens, horseback riding, the pool, we enjoyed it all!! This is our family's 4th time in 15 years or so and this was the worse cottage yet. We will be back! We have family from Texas, California, Georgia, Indiana, this is a perfect spot read more

I am very, very happy that I decided to drive three hours one way to stay a night at this park. The campsites were quiet and respectful at night and many sites come with their own wooden balcony-type structure. I do have to note, if you are arriving at the campsite past dark, there are some steeper drop-offs near the sites, so make sure to illuminate your path! I also have to note that it would be convenient to receive coordinates of the campsite upon reserving, however there is cell service at these cites! There is a grocery store near the campsites as well, however in the early hours that we stayed at the cite it was closed. The lodge was quaint. It mainly had rentable rooms and a restaurant where I was able to order to-go coffee. They told me they would only charge me for one when I ordered two, which was very kind! The gift shop is the only other building that was open early-ish (located at the falls) and was a lovely, local-seeming place to grab a souvenir. The Cumberland Falls was beautiful with multiple different overlooks to walk to. We decided to take the trail along the river to see Eagle Falls and it was very much worth it (be prepared for uphill!). While I was parked in the Eagle Falls trail small parking lot, someone must have clipped my car, as there was a scrape in it when I came back, so be careful in that lot! Overall, it was a gorgeous and jaw-dropping park and I will be back! Thanks, Kentucky State Parks! read more

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If you like waterfalls, this stop is a must for you. Very beautiful and picturesque. Plenty of parking available. There is a gift shop, restrooms, and a place to grab a bite. Park and walk up to the falls. You can view it from the top which is nice or you take a short path and view from the bottom as well. Both views are nice. It is a very beautiful waterfall and worth seeing. Stop In! See for yourself read more

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - Parks Near Me - Corbin, Kentucky

A family must do! 1st, beautiful to visit anytime of year. While summer might be best when the weather is warmer and rafting/canoe/kayak rentals are open, we went during Spring Break and had a blast. By going in the "off season", there were no crowds and we got a 2 bedroom cabin for $100 a night. BEAT THAT! And a nice cabin, with our own screened in porch and fireplace and kitchen and their was a playground in the middle of the cul-de-sac. The falls themselves are beautiful. It really is the Niagra of the south (but of course, much smaller). Great hiking, of different difficulty and lengths. Nice tourist spot right by the falls with large gift shop, cafe, and paved walkway with stairs and railing for easy access to best views of the falls. What I didn't know about before coming here, was the "moonbow." Part of the reason the parking lot is open so late is because of the moon-rainbow that is viewable on certain nights of the year. Sounds pretty cool and we hope to come back and see that! read more

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I would just like to say I'm going back to Cumberland Falls I've not been there in 44 years my husband and myself got married in 76 spent our honeymoon at Cumberland Falls my husband passed away three years later as I am still single I'm going back to spend my 44 year anniversary there it's a few weeks late but I'll be there nonetheless I enjoyed it when I was there I'm sure it's just as beautiful you all have a beautiful day and God bless each and everyone of you I'm so excited to be going back there2630 Cumberland Falls Highway Corbin, Ky 41071. read more

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Just spent a wonderful time here at the lodge. If you aren't super high maintenance and want to enjoy some time with family and friends this is a great place to go! Also a good spot for business retreats, etc. read more

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Rubbish map and trail label, find the reason why so less people hiking. I almost get loss in trail 11. It is a loop and no exit. It is terrible. Then i heared the river sound and go to approach It. The road is dangerous and i pick up a tree yars to support though it is better. Don't do hiking here. No one i meet during the hiking read more

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I visited over the weekend because I haven't been in nearly a decade! I went mainly for the trails. A portion of the Sheltowee Trace runs through Cumberland along with a variety of other short and long trails. The portion of the Sheltowee is beautiful as it runs along the Cumberland River. It's also easy to not lose the trail as many hikers are passing through it year around. After taking the Sheltowee, I ended up cutting off and looping back down using trails 2 and 11. I was amazed that portions of these trails seemed untouched. There were multiple times where I had to stop and make sure I wasn't getting lost. I plan to go back as I found other trails that I want to explore but didn't have the time for. While on trails 2 and 11, a deer family decided to follow me! It was a family of four. One of them ran off, but the other three followed me for at least a mile. I have no idea why! I grew up not far from Cumberland so this destination was one of those destinations that was always there. I obviously didn't visit or hangout there enough! If you're in the area, it's definitely worth the stop. If you're not a hiker, then you should stop to see the falls. The best part? It's all free! Of course you can pay to stay in one of the lodges, but stop to see the falls if you're passing through! There's the side of the falls where all of the tourists go and then there's the other side. The other side gives you a much better view with a light hike that anyone can do. Someone else mentioned there not being any cell/internet service in the area(that was in a review from 2012). On Verizon, I had cell service almost the entire time(in 2016). There were a few times where service was spotty, but for the most part it was fine. On this trip I saw parts of Cumberland that I didn't even know existed! I'll definitely be back to explore trails in surrounding counties. Once I hit the Sheltowee(319 mile trail) this summer, making my way through Cumberland will be a welcomed sight. read more

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Made a quick stop here on a road trip. This place can get pretty crowded, but the view of the falls is worth it. The gift shop doesn't have anything super special in it, besides some t-shirts. read more

We had a great weekend trip to the falls. The lodge was nice. We had a great takeout dinner from the restaurant. The heat didn't work in our first room. However, the staff moved quick to get us into another room. I would highly recommend room #211 for the most spectacular sunrise view. I give it a 4 star review simply because of excellent service and the view. In addition, this is relatively close to the falls and you can even hear the falls from your room. read more

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - The view from room #211 - Parks Near Me - Corbin, Kentucky

Beautiful place to enjoy nature, go for a short hike and see the Niagara of the South. There is also a short hike to see Eagle falls

A beautiful place for a family trip!! It was very educational, there's a lot of signs about the people who once lived here under the cliffs,they was also selling ice cream! They have a little gold mining thing for kids... you have to buy a miners bag to get anything tho, they have crystals, fossils and etc, we had a blast! read more

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Beautiful place! amazing drive from Somerset, pretty close! If you are anywhere near from the park MUST GO! it´s free entrance, any car can get there! No need of an All terrain vehicle! As soon as you are getting closer the weather and the environment changes a lot! the experience is UNIQUE! They have this "Moonbow" that it´s a rainbow at night, YEAS! you read it good!! Rainbow at night, only in 3 places on earth you can see this luminous reflection phenomena. Get yourself warm clothes if you come on winter, but preferably you should visit this place on summer! It´s awesome! there is also a restaurant and gift shop! it´s a must!! The place it´s awesome and it´s like a 30 min. drive from Somerset! read more

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Maybe you want to be out in the majestic beauty of Daniel Boone National Forest but you're a total princess who doesn't do tent camping because bugs and bears. Maybe you need a romantic getaway that adds an element of danger because your daily excitement revolves around catching all green lights on your morning commute to your life sucking job. Either way, the cliff side cabins are *the* place for comfort and near death experiences. The 26 steps down and back up (?) to your cabin patio have railing to protect you from a stumble down the 80ft bluff, all except those last three slippery stone steps over the edge. Don't drink and climb, should be posted near your cabin entrance. I'd usually turn my nose up at such a small bed, one bedroom cabin boasts a full size mattress in the "master." Not today my friend, not today. With the right company that full size bed feels like a never ending pillow soaked with sweat and other body fluids. It's best not to think of the copious amounts of nature sex people like myself had before you in that very same bed. Highly recommend. Bring a friend. There was a moonbow and some falls so that's cool, too. Edited to add: all firewood provided at the lodge is fire retardant. You will question your manhood as you struggle to start a fire in the most ideal of circumstances. read more

This park is absolutely gorgeous. We've been here a few times over the years and some of my very favorite photographs have been taken here. The falls are beautiful and they say you can actually see a moonbow late at night at some times of the year! I highly recommend you check out this state park. Last night we had dinner at the Riverview Restaurant at the Dupont Lodge. We loved how the windows look over the river and there are raccoons playing just outside the window that you can watch- very entertaining. The view is amazing from inside the restaurant and also out on the terrace. The dinner was good. They have a menu and also a buffet. We went with friends and all had the buffet which was $13.99 per person. The buffet was very clean and people were cleaning it and refilling it regularly. The salad bar had a great selection and it was very good. They also had soup and then hot items. Last night they had frog legs (my husband tried them for the first time ever- they seemed very popular but I don't think they were his thing), catfish, pecan chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, roasted vegetables, broccoli casserole and rolls. They had an impressive dessert buffet too with homemade pie slices, cherry cobbler and apple cobbler (they ran out and didn't replace it which was disappointing), carrot cake, ice cream with toppings and then my husband's highlight of his meal- the banana pudding. Service was good and it seems like a popular place to eat. A very nice restaurant. read more

The Hotel is old and dirty!!! The restaurant is not very good unless your just going to eat dessert. The property is awesome!!! The views are great!!! But I advice you to look for food in Corbin or Williamsburg lots of choices and worth the drive!!! The Restaurant at Cumberland Falls has floated down the River like the trash with the risen water... read more

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The falls are beautiful. The amount of trash washed ashore isn't. The restrooms were clean. The gift shop is well stocked. We didn't visit the restaurant or lodge. There is a pool open to the public across from the lodge. The paths are well maintained, but be careful on the stairs. They are not level or even. Check out the moonbow schedule before you go. read more

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If you are in Kentucky, make the trek out the Cumberland Falls. The Niagra of the south truly is a beautiful place. The falls are surprisingly large There are many trails and vantage points surrounding the falls, and it is clearly marked as to what is and what isn't accessible. There is a small pavillion with a snack shop, bathrooms, and activities for kids (for a small fee you can buy a container of mining sluice and utilize the panning set up outside.) I spent a couple hours wandering around and snapping photos. Quite a serene place, but be careful, its buggy and muggy there. read more

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