OutReserve

Waitsboro Campground

Taken from Waitsboro Recreation Area
Bald Eagle at Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland day
Lake Cumberland water fall
Waitsboro picnic shelter

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers

About Waitsboro Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 21

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 14 to Sep 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
05, Loop: WAIT
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
14, Loop: WAIT
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
16, Loop: WAIT
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
20, Loop: WAIT
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
21, Loop: WAIT
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 9G, Loop: WAIT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (131)

What Guests Are Saying

Waitsboro Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with great views of Lake Cumberland, making it a lovely getaway for couples and families. The campground is clean, well-maintained, and features friendly staff who enhance the experience. However, some challenges include tight maneuvering for larger trailers and an inconveniently located dump station, which can be frustrating for newcomers. Overall, many campers enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.1
131 reviews
5
53.4%
70
4
23.7%
31
3
11.5%
15
2
6.1%
8
1
5.3%
7

Stephanie M

Verified

August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WAIT

3

One way traffic is difficult but nice area and great host

David A

Verified

July 28, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WAIT

4

Overall my stay was very good. I was in campsite 8; which was fully shaded and had a great view of the lake. The accommodations were in good condition. Steve, the campsite manager, did a great job. He answered all questions and made several daily trips throughout the campsite to check on campers and if you had any needs.
The only down side was the dump station. It is located on top of a hill with a very steep incline. The station looked as if it had not been used. Other campers as well as myself did not use it either. The turn down the hill from the dump station is very tight and difficult. I have a 34 foot trailer and I would not have been able to make it safely by myself nor with additional help.
With this being said, I would still recommend this campsite for a great camping trip.
Respectfully, David Ashley.

Cynthia P

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: WAIT

1

This is not the place for senior citizens. I had to climb steps to get to my campsite as well as drive my car up a steep hill to use the restroom.
I have since decided to rent a handicapped campsite, despite not actually needing one, to make sure this doesn't happen again. I found this stay disappointing.

Raymond R

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: WAIT

3

In the hot summer there is very little shade on sites 2,3 and 4 but it is still a beautiful campground.

Jackie C

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: WAIT

4

Love the aera, easy boat ramp access and the workers there were extremely nice but campsite had no shade.

Jason M

Verified

June 8, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: WAIT

5

The grounds were well kept and bathhouse was well kept and clean. My only “complaint” it the lack of trees along the lower campsites. I like to sleep in a hammock and had nowhere to tie up my hammock. Not much can be done to change that in the short term though.

Andrew G

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: WAIT

4

Smaller campground (only about 2 dozen spots), but can't beat the location as it's right on the water. They could definitely put a little money into it and spruce up the bath/shower house. They are dated and a bit rundown. I would and still come back.

diana z

Verified

June 1, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: WAIT

2

The view was good, but there was no where to hike or fish unless you have a boat. Bathroom was clean and there was also a laundry unit for anyone who wanted to use it.

Richard P

Verified

October 28, 2024 Stayed at: 01, Loop: WAIT

4

Nice quiet little Campground...But the Dump Station is Horrible! It's up on top of a Hill with the Bath house and you can only go into the Dump Station when you are entering the Campground! So that means when you depart and want to dump...You have to exit the Campground to a turn around spot and come back in to dump! And then when your at the Dump Station your Camper or Coach is going down hill while dumping.. So there is no way your getting your tanks emptied when everything runs to the front!

Shawn I

Verified

October 20, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WAIT

4

Good campground no democrats camped around us it was a peaceful experience. Thank you Army Corps Of Engineers.

Location Waitsboro Campground

Address:
500 Waitsboro Road
Somerset, KY, 42501
United States

Highway access

Waitsboro Campground is accessible via Highway 27, which connects to Somerset, KY, approximately 5 miles to the north.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.0036 / -84.6231

Elevation: 223 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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