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NRSO |
| description |
Fishing Creek Campground is located on 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. |
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From Somerset, Kentucky, take Highway 80 west for 5 miles. Turn right on 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. |
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The campground offers 26 RV sites and 20 tent-only sites, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities 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. |
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FISHING CREEK CAMPGROUND |
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71168 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71168&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Off-road vehicles not permitted Golf carts, scooters and moped vehicles are not authorized on project roadways unless handicap credentials can be established. A firewood quarantine is in effect to protect our forest from the Emerald Ash Borer. No firewood transported from out of state is permitted at the campground. Click here for more information. Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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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. |
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| orientationDescription |
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. |
| recreationDescription |
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. |