Waitsboro Campground
Waitsboro Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.00361, -84.62306
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 606-561-5513
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Waitsboro Campground
Overview Waitsboro Campground is at 500 Waitsboro Road and is situated on beautiful Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. 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. The Black Walnut Nature Trail, located near the lake office, is a self-guided educational trail. The trail is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4pm EST. Facilities The campground offers 17 RV sites, all with electric hookups, and five tent-only sites. Eight of Waitsboro's sites are on the waterfront, making them prime locations for weekend recreation. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A day-use area with a group picnic shelter and a parking area is also available. Natural Features The campground overlooks the main body of the lake, offering sweeping scenic views. 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 General Burnside Island State Park is
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holston Gas · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 14 designated routes (10 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset KY RV Park | RV park | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #454 | Overnight parking | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Fishing Creek Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Mill Springs Mill Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 10.0 mi | — | Electric |
| Cumberland Point Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 12 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Little Lick Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.