State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a state resort park in Kentucky, United States, covering 1,657 acres (671 ha), established in 1931.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Resort Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Whitley County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 1,657 acres (671 ha) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Coordinates | 36.8409° N, 84.3327° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a park located just southwest of Corbin, Kentucky, and is contained entirely within the Daniel Boone National Forest. The park encompasses 1,657 acres (671 ha) and is named for its major feature, 68-foot-tall (21 m) Cumberland Falls. The falls are one of the few places in the western hemisphere where a moonbow can frequently be seen on nights with a full moon. The park is also the home of 44-foot (13 m) Eagle Falls.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Corbin, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just southwest of Corbin |
Airports near this park
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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 73.6 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 119.8 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 139.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is in Kentucky, United States (36.8409° N, 84.3327° W).
When was Cumberland Falls State Resort Park established?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park covers 1,657 acres (671 ha).
How do I get to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
The nearest town is Corbin, Kentucky. just southwest of Corbin.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_Falls_State_Resort_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).