Louisville is approximately two and a half hours away from the lake and is a gold mine for interesting places to visit. It is renowned as “The Houseboat Capital of the World.” For those who prefer to sleep on land, the area is also home to many cabins and campsites.Īctivities off the water are also plentiful, such as disc golf, geocaching, hiking, miniature golfing, picnicking, and exploring the beautiful surrounding nature. Houseboats are a token on Lake Cumberland. The local marinas offer open slips, rental fishing boats, pontoon boats, houseboats, and ski boats.Ĭovering 50,250 acres, the lake has an abundance of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white bass, Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, rockfish, and walleye. Lake Cumberland is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. In downtown Jamestown, hungry Cumberland Lake residents can dine at the Jamestown Cafe, Giovanni's Pizza, or Pepe’s Mexican Grill. Other restaurants around the water include The Pizza Man, Reel Java, Fishtales, and Marina Rowena. There is a restaurant at the Jamestown Marina on the north side of the lake. Within 30 minutes from Dollar General Market, Hardscratch General Store, and Kroger.

Russell County Hospital is just 23 minutes away, and the lake is a little over two hours from Louisville International Airport. Lake Cumberland, one of the largest and most visited lakes in the eastern United States, is a massive reservoir just south of Jamestown, Kentucky, and a little over two hours from Lexington.

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