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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

21 total sites

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers 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
Missing information?

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 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 × 28 ft
🚐 02, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 × 18 ft
🚐 03, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 16 ft
🚐 04, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 25 ft
⛺ 05, Loop: WAIT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 06, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 × 22 ft
🚐 07, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 18 ft
🚐 08, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 × 15 ft
🚐 11, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 24 ft
🚐 12, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 25 ft
🚐 13, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 15 ft
⛺ 14, Loop: WAIT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 15, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 20 ft
⛺ 16, Loop: WAIT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 17, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 22 ft
🚐 18, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 71 × 18 ft
🚐 19, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 25 ft
⛺ 20, Loop: WAIT Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 21, Loop: WAIT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 22, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 95 × 12 ft
🚐 9G, Loop: WAIT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 27 ft

Reviews (157)

What Guests Are Saying

Waitsboro Campground offers beautiful views of Lake Cumberland, with many sites providing privacy and spaciousness. The campground is well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly staff, although some visitors noted issues with the steep inclines and inconvenient dump station access. Overall, guests enjoyed their stays and appreciated the scenic location, despite some minor frustrations.

Review Summary

4.2
157 reviews
5
55.4%
87
4
22.9%
36
3
10.2%
16
2
5.1%
8
1
6.4%
10

Connie R

Verified

June 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: WAIT

1

The campsites are very tiny & the man on the golf cart was not friendly at all. We will never go back there.

John M

Verified

June 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WAIT

3

Been camping here my whole life. As always I enjoyed the beautiful views and access to Lake Cumberland! Unfortunately though it’s not perfect. They have closed some of the sites due to erosion, considering it’s a beautiful federal recreation area, I wish they would invest where necessary to keep all of these sites open! Also the dump station needs some attention. It’s located on a hillside and can be difficult if not dangerous to dump your RV tanks. I’ve been attending this campground since the early 1980’s and will continue to do so. I just wish they would do what’s necessary to make the place even better! All in all it’s a great place to stay!

Nicole N

Verified

July 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: WAIT

3

We were not able to get on our site at 3 due to the campers on the site not packing up. They just moved to a different site. Host did not stop to say anything. Also host did not check site to see if it was cleaned up after the campers left and we had to clean up the site before setting up. The drive through the campground is bumpy from road being patched. The dump station is backwards from the flush valves on the camper so you can't really bring your camper up to flush. You will need a portable dump tank. Beautiful views of the lake, but wished there was more access to the lake except at the back of the campground for steps. Have to walk to the circle to access the lake because of lack of parking due to 4 campsites back in the circle.

Lauren T

Verified

August 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WAIT

5

Nice place. Friendly people. Not much for swimming but we managed to find a spot on sight and there's a beach near by. Clean. Greats views of the lake.

Rebecca H

Verified

August 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WAIT

5

Absolutely lovely! Site 6 was great, right on the water, plenty of room for our tents and set up. Shady and peaceful in the evenings watching the boats go by. The volunteers were absolutely great and friendly.

Sonya H

Verified

August 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WAIT

4

Everything was good except NO HOT WATER FOR SHOWER OR SINK! That wasn't stated anywhere on the campsite or the Website.

Tonya A

Verified

August 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: WAIT

5

My husband and I love camping at Waitsboro. Everyone is nice and the shower house and restrooms are always super clean. It is a good place to sit and relax and enjoy family time.

Terry S

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: WAIT

5

We had a very pleasant weekend in site 12. The park volunteer was a lot of fun to talk to. It is always a pleasure to camp at Waitsboro Campground

lori b

Verified

October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: WAIT

4

love the campground. very quiet and peaceful. Caretakers were extremely helpful and friendly. Great suggestions on things to see and do. little hard to find with no signage visible that you are heading into the campground especially in the dark. Road is tight but workable. Dump station was a bit awkward but worked out once you figured out where it was. Good size campsites. loved being able to see the lake from the campsite and walk right up to it. Would definitely stay at the campground again

Ashley S

Verified

October 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: WAIT

1

The website stated the our camper would fit. After arriving it DID NOT FIT. So we had to scramble to find another campground to stay at. The website also contradicts itself. It says vehicle length 25 ft, then said trailer length 35 ft max. The site was 25 ft. Our camper is 30 ft and there was no way we could make it fit. If you have a large rig make sure to avoid this campground.

Location & Directions for Waitsboro Campground

500 Waitsboro Road, Somerset, KY 42501 United States

Elevation: 223 ft

Getting There

From Somerset Kentucky, take Highway 27 south for 5 mi. Turn right on Waitsboro Road and follow signs to the campground.

Nearest town

Somerset, KY - 6.7 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 22, 2026

Message us

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Somerset, KY

Population: 12,216

Nearby city: Knoxville, TN

Approx. 82 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 971 ft

US Army Corps of Engineers Logo
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers