State Park / State Forest
Near Jamestown, Kentucky: $30–$55/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open Year-round. Book 12 months ahead via KY State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Jamestown, Kentucky
How much does camping at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Campground near Jamestown, Kentucky (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $30–$55/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 12 months ahead via KY State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$30–$55/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
12 months ahead via KY State Parks portal
The insider read
Houseboat capital of the world — book the lakeshore campsite + day-rent a small fishing boat. Wolf Creek dam lake levels swing seasonally; check before relying on a specific boat ramp.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at parks.ky.govOn site
Book it right
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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