Cumberland Mountain State Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park
4.5
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
This 1,720 acre park is great for all kinds of recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, biking, boating, swimming and bird watching. There is also space available for conventions or conferences. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Bardstown, KY144 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Quite, cozy, and fantastic, my wife and I took a few days to relax, unwind and enjoy time together ❤️.
We pick lucky cabin #13, a newly renovated CCC cabin. Beautiful setting in a reserved area for cabin only renters... Spacious for us, Plus an extra bed 🛌 if we had a guest stay.
New kitchen, air and central heat, real wood burning 🔥 fireplace, nicely equipped and at the time wood 🪵 included. Bathroom was good, hot water, nice shower 🚿, life is good in the woods. Quite evening next to a lake, surrounded by trees and nature.
We had driven in from KY, visited several stops down 127S, Forbus General Store (Excellent), Sargeant Alvin York Homestead and Grist Mill State Park (WW1 Hero) another excellent stop... then I40 to Buccees for cheap fuel, about 6 miles from Cumberland Mtn St Park, on 127S.
We arrived late, 5 pm, picked up our cabin key, and let ourselves in. Stocked the kitchen and unpacked our stuff for the next few days. As it was still light outside, we took a stroll around the lake, and enjoyed the easy pleasant walk, returning to our cabins in less than 30 minutes.
As dusk approached I started a fire in the fireplace. I had purchased certified firewood, which is heat treated to kill all bugs 🐛 😑 😳, to prevent spread in the state park. The wood I purchased was really dry, so with a few pieces of ripped up newspaper, some dry pine needles and twigs stuffed in a brown paper bag, I just lit the bag, place the wood on top, and boom, fire 🔥 😎.
Now the dry wood burns hot and fast, but the park had some wood 🪵 outside stacked for fireplace use. Even with several of my dry pieces burning, it was tough getting the park wood to stay on fire. But it eventually dried out enough to burn quite nicely 👌.
We enjoyed the fire, crackling, and jumping as we talked and enjoyed the cozy evening 😀.
We pick lucky cabin #13, a newly renovated CCC cabin. Beautiful setting in a reserved area for cabin only renters... Spacious for us, Plus an extra bed 🛌 if we had a guest stay.
New kitchen, air and central heat, real wood burning 🔥 fireplace, nicely equipped and at the time wood 🪵 included. Bathroom was good, hot water, nice shower 🚿, life is good in the woods. Quite evening next to a lake, surrounded by trees and nature.
We had driven in from KY, visited several stops down 127S, Forbus General Store (Excellent), Sargeant Alvin York Homestead and Grist Mill State Park (WW1 Hero) another excellent stop... then I40 to Buccees for cheap fuel, about 6 miles from Cumberland Mtn St Park, on 127S.
We arrived late, 5 pm, picked up our cabin key, and let ourselves in. Stocked the kitchen and unpacked our stuff for the next few days. As it was still light outside, we took a stroll around the lake, and enjoyed the easy pleasant walk, returning to our cabins in less than 30 minutes.
As dusk approached I started a fire in the fireplace. I had purchased certified firewood, which is heat treated to kill all bugs 🐛 😑 😳, to prevent spread in the state park. The wood I purchased was really dry, so with a few pieces of ripped up newspaper, some dry pine needles and twigs stuffed in a brown paper bag, I just lit the bag, place the wood on top, and boom, fire 🔥 😎.
Now the dry wood burns hot and fast, but the park had some wood 🪵 outside stacked for fireplace use. Even with several of my dry pieces burning, it was tough getting the park wood to stay on fire. But it eventually dried out enough to burn quite nicely 👌.
We enjoyed the fire, crackling, and jumping as we talked and enjoyed the cozy evening 😀.
Written March 15, 2023
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Debra W
7 contributions
Jun 2022
A little getaway close to town. Beautiful scenery and a shady trail around the lake. They also have some nature trails on the other side of the falls that give you a good hike along the creek. They have little stations for kids along the path to learn a little about the creatures who live there. The only thing that would make it better is if there was a sidewalk over the falls so cars don’t have to maneuver around people continuing around the lake. That can be a bit dangerous if there are a lot of people and traffic. Don’t forget the bread! The geese come up to you with their mouths open expecting something then walk away let down.
Written June 19, 2022
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RVmom
DeLand, FL28 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Campsites have water and electric, no sewer but sites are large, shaded, well spaced and well maintained. We stayed in a 40 ft class A with our two dogs. Trails were awesome to explore, many waterfalls in the area and even the camp restaurant was awesome when we were tired of cooking our own food. I would definitely come back again with my kids to explore more.
Written July 26, 2022
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James Hobbs
Knoxville, TN443 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We stayed in area 2 campsite 40 It had
50 & 30 amp electric service , good water pressure.The parking pad was paved and level
The whole campground was clean and well kept
We Saw at least one , but most times 2 & 3 park employee everyday. Emptying trash cans , cleaning out fire pits & BBQ grills and cleaning up
The WiFi was good and stayed connected
The on-site restaurant was great.
Had a awesome buffet most nights !
We will be back again
50 & 30 amp electric service , good water pressure.The parking pad was paved and level
The whole campground was clean and well kept
We Saw at least one , but most times 2 & 3 park employee everyday. Emptying trash cans , cleaning out fire pits & BBQ grills and cleaning up
The WiFi was good and stayed connected
The on-site restaurant was great.
Had a awesome buffet most nights !
We will be back again
Written June 8, 2022
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Nancy R
1 contribution
Nov 2020
The park itself & the hiking trails were great! We stayed in TL3 cabin because we couldn’t get a camping space, all reserved for the time we wanted. The cabin was a dump. I understand a cabin being rustic, big difference in the cabin not having any repairs done. Kitchen tap coming out of sink, very little cooking utensils. Hornets nest above front door, screen completely coming off front door frame. Light bulbs burnt out, just very disappointed in the cabin. It would take very little money & effort to have some of these thing fixed. Obviously nobody cares!
Written November 4, 2020
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938Lmarie
New Castle, PA112 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Stopped here for about an hour. Such a beautiful park! Paved paths for walking through the woods by the creek were so peaceful. There are picnic tables and swings in different areas. No concession stands that I could see so bring what you'll need. There is some history here and markers along the way explain it all. Alot of the trees are marked with their names. I found that very helpful since I am not from that area. I think that no matter how much time you spend here will be well worth it.
Written July 21, 2021
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Frugalmama57
Warren, IN1,200 contributions
Feb 2021
We enjoyed walking around half the lake. It has cute boards for little ones that explains something in nature and asks the child to listen or look for things. The stone bridge, built during the Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps which was a work program during the Great Depression. was impressive. Under the bridge water flows through the arches and down like a waterfall. Nice stop!
Written March 9, 2021
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Faye P
Greeneville, TN171 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Only spent the night but it is a very pretty park. You can be in Crossville in 5 minutes if you want to shop or eat out. They also have an ADA accessible trail. The gravel at camp sites made me wish I had put my rug down each side had a fire ring, garbage pail, grill and table they also rent cabins and you can rent camp. The golf course is part of the park but you have to go outside and then back into the park Be prepared it is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and a bit pricy
Written September 1, 2020
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Marcus R
Knoxville, TN1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
This review is more about our recent stay at one of the Timber Lodge cabins (TL3). The park is wonderful and I've spent many lovely days there. The cabin was beyond rustic and I think bordering on unsanitary and possibly structurally compromised. It's a pet friendly cabin so I understand and accept it might not be as clean as some of the others but this was beyond that. I wouldn't take my shoes off because I'm not sure if the floor had been cleaned since the 1980s. The bathroom was like something out of a gas station in a horror movie, gross with scratches on the door from people locking their dogs in the bathroom. The whole cabin had a slant to it and no way the railings on the deck (or the deck in general) was up to code. So much mold, if you have mold sensitivity just don't. The kitchen was fine and the furniture was pretty new. In summary the cabin was a dump and for a state park should have been better. I'm extremely disappointed not worth cost, just get a hotel.
Written October 30, 2021
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Carla
6 contributions
Jun 2021
We go every year for multi-family vacation and generally an extra few days by ourselves at Thanksgiving. Our preference is the Moderns, but the Rustics are enjoyable too, particularly since they have been remodeled. We did have an issue this last year with the fireplace in a Rustic -it would not draw properly and was unusable. A shame since that is a big part of the charm in cold fall visits. The storybook/handicapped trail is wonderful. Other trails are nice, but there is an overabundance of poison ivy. I am extremely allergic and that presents a difficulty. We also have a tiny dog and it's difficult to keep him out of it too because it's so prolific. My husband is not allergic and spends a lot of time on the trails. He loves them! I go kayaking and ride my tricycle 😊. Early summer we rent 5-6 cabins for family vacation. Kids love it! Overall, we all love it.
Written January 15, 2022
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Reservation for Coon Hollow, how late is check in? Can arrangement be made if the time cannot be met?
Written August 13, 2023
I don't have specifics for Coon Hollow. Suggest you call park office.
Written August 14, 2023
Is there a playground near the campgrounds? If so, which campsites are close to the playground?
Written January 28, 2021
Is there a place to buy ice and firewood, for camping?
Written January 24, 2021
Does anyone know if we can purchase bait at the camp store?
Written September 29, 2019
I'm not sure if you can get bait at the park but there is a store a half mile from the park that has live bait. It's right at the 3 way intersection going to the park from crossville.
Written September 30, 2019
No fee to enter the park. There is a fee for the swimming pool, and I’m sure for renting a paddle boat.
Written August 5, 2019
Is there laundry facilities on site and if so, how much?
Also, is there any waterfall hikes close to the park?
Written March 13, 2019
To my knowledge there are no laundry facilities onsite. As for Tennessee State Parks with waterfalls, Fall Creek Falls or Burgess Falls are nice. We also enjoy visiting a couple of wonderful B&B's with waterfalls. Ledford Mill and Evins Mill are extremely different but very enjoyable. Happy travels!
Written March 14, 2019
Annette D
Ten Mile, Tennessee
What is the coupon code for wifi?
How do you access wifi?
Written July 16, 2018
When you sign in to the campground, they offer you a coupon, good for 4 days of WiFi coverage. You may extend it for a few bucks, if you like. Generally the service is quite good, unless the park is maxed out. You sign into their site just as you would at any site and their coupon is self explanatory.
Written July 17, 2018
Which cabins are pet friendly, and will they accept two dogs?
Written June 14, 2018
We stayed in the rustic cabin #1 and it was dog friendly. We had two dogs with us.
Written June 18, 2018
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