The Great Outdoors in Burkesville-Cumberland County

Burkesville-Cumberland County draws families and visitors in with its friendly folks, Downtown murals, and easy-going vibe, but it's the stunning landscape that stops you in your tracks . . . and sets you up for fun and adventure.

The year-round beauty of the rolling Appalachian hills is breathtaking. Each season shines, be it the jewel-toned fall foliage, the quiet hush of winter, the ripe green of bursting spring buds, or the lush bustle of summer. But in Burkesville, the mountains are only part of the appeal. The region’s pride of place is the mighty Cumberland River and 28,000-acre Dale Hollow Lake, one of the many “Great Lakes of the South.” Lake and river life means fishing, swimming, tubing, boating, kayaking, houseboat cruising, and water skiing. The waters of the lake are so crystal clear that even scuba diving is popular.

While you could spend an entire vacation in Burkesville, it is also a perfect “base camp” to branch out from to explore all that the surrounding area has to offer like caves, scenic railways, and waterfalls. Tennessee is just a quick trip over the border.

Community Arts

Public Art and Murals of Cumberland County Photo

Public Art and Murals of Cumberland County

 

Water Recreation

Fishing Photo

Fishing

 
Water Sports Photo

Water Sports

 

Trails

Burkesville is a Certified Kentucky Trail Town Photo

Burkesville is a Certified Kentucky Trail Town

 

Parks

Cumberland County Community Parks Photo

Cumberland County Community Parks

 
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Photo

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

 

Wildlife Management Areas

Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area Photo

Marrowbone State Forest and Wildlife Management Area

 
Mud Camp Creek Wildlife Management Area Photo

Mud Camp Creek Wildlife Management Area

 

Farming/Ranch & Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding Photo

Horseback Riding

 

Golf

Dale Hollow Lake State Park Golf Course Photo

Dale Hollow Lake State Park Golf Course

 

Nearby Attractions

Big South Fork Scenic Railway Photo

Big South Fork Scenic Railway

 
Cumberland Falls Photo

Cumberland Falls

 
Mammoth Cave Photo

Mammoth Cave

 
Seventy Six Falls Photo

Seventy Six Falls

 
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center Photo

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center

 

Fishing Guides

Why use a fishing guide? Photo

Why use a fishing guide?

 

Marinas

Dock Your Own Boat or Rent Photo

Dock Your Own Boat or Rent

 

Boat Ramps

It's Easy to Access the Water in Cumberland County and Beyond Photo

It's Easy to Access the Water in Cumberland County and Beyond

 

Spirits and Wine Tastings

Southern Kentucky Distillery Photo

Southern Kentucky Distillery

 
Up the Creek Winery Photo

Up the Creek Winery

 

Farmers Market

Burkesville Farmers Market Photo

Burkesville Farmers Market

 

Events

Autumn Fest Photo

Autumn Fest

 
The Cumberland County Fair and Horse Show Photo

The Cumberland County Fair and Horse Show

 
The Cumberland Queen Riverboat Revue Photo

The Cumberland Queen Riverboat Revue

 
Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival Photo

Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival

 
European Riders Rally Photo

European Riders Rally

 
Hippi Tippi Barn Sale Photo

Hippi Tippi Barn Sale

 
Independence Day Celebration Photo

Independence Day Celebration

 
River Festivus Photo

River Festivus

 
The Southern Kentucky Softball Classic Tournament Photo

The Southern Kentucky Softball Classic Tournament

 
The Steel Horse Stampede Photo

The Steel Horse Stampede