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Address:7351 Highway 90
Corbin, Kentucky
Located in Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is home to a 125-foot waterfall known as the Niagara of the South. The mist of the Falls creates an effect called a Moonbow, seen only on a clear night during a full moon. In addition to the majestic Falls, Cumberland boasts 17 miles of trails including Moonbow, Cumberland River, and Laurel Trails, where visitors are welcome to hike. Park-goers can also fish for bass, catfish, and roughfish, as well as raft and swim in the Park's pool. Those who want to spend the night can choose from 50 campsites with electricity and water hookups, or for a cozier stay, book a cottage or spend a night in the Dupont Lodge.
From Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - Kentucky:
Imagine a wall of water falling 60 feet into a boulder-strewn gorge, a whispering mist that kisses the face and a magical moonbow visible on a clear night under a full moon. Known as the "Niagara of the South," the 125-foot wide curtain of water is dramatic day or night. But it's only at night during a full moon that you can see the moonbow, a phenomenon not found anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere!
The area is a natural choice for water-sports enthusiasts, offering white-water rafting and canoeing among other water activities. A professional outfitter is just 5 miles east of the resort. As spectacular as the setting that surrounds it, the historic Dupont Lodge, built of massive hemlock beams and knotty pine, offers a spectacular view of the Cumberland River Valley. It's the perfect retreat after a day of hiking, rafting, swimming or horseback riding.