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  • 5/5 Erynn N. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful view from the top of the falls is an easy walk from the parking lot. Some stairs to get to the better viewing areas. Park is well-maintained. Clean bathrooms. Snacks and treats are available at a reasonable price. Great family destination. We did not stay on the grounds. Just drove through and hiked the falls for an hour or so.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful spot. Two waterfalls - one good sized on the river and one smaller from a tributary. Wonderful cabins with private bathrooms/ running water/AC-heat. Our family has had a wonderful, restful vacation. Lots of trails, rafting, horse riding. The cabin we had was clean and very nice. Staff are great.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MK K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a large party of 13 family members spread across three cabins. What a fantastic place to stay. We enjoyed everything about it, and the staff was the most polite, kind, caring staff I have interacted with in years. The cabins are comfortable and well-stocked. They were very clean. Area is quiet. So much to do. We will be back!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim L. 3 months ago on Google • 387 reviews New
    It is an old hotel which could use some updating of the bathrooms. The mattresses were so comfortable so I am happy with their decision to improve those. It's a state park hotel and we love to support our state parks. The free breakfast was great. We were here for a honeymoon and to see the moon bow. The hiking around the park was great. We rode horses and saw the moonbow!!! It was a great trip. Food was good. I would only work to update the bathrooms. Oh and the Internet was out the entire time we were there which made it hard to get in touch with our kids.:)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly M. 4 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    We stayed at the lodge and hiked the falls, what a gorgeous place! Seems like a hidden gem (though we were there off-season). Parking is plentiful, at the picnic area and the falls. Gift shop offers thousands of options in a range of budgets, and the employees were very knowledgeable of the area. Make it a day trip or a family vacation, there's plenty to do!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa C. 9 months ago on Google
    This is our third time visiting the park. We drive up from Florida on our way to visit my son in Southern Indiana. I love this park . It's so laid back and has lots of activities. They have a lodge and cabins along with camping. We stayed in the cabins . The area is quiet and so relaxing. We like to hike so there is plenty of trails that offer beautiful scenery. I will definitely be back again .
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aline 1 year ago on Google
    Very well maintained park and trails. A lot of green. You can appreciate the water fall from different angles. The park is very accessible but to go to the beach you will need to climb down some stairs. You’ll find some picnic tables to eat and there are restrooms to be used. Also a gift store and snack machines.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cornedius T. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful park with amazing views! There is a trail to follow that leads to different angles to see the waterfall. Trail is not difficult at all. Not crowded when we visited during the week. Parking is close to the entrance where the gift shop is. This is definitely on my list to visit again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole B. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoy driving up the mountain and seeing all of the unique bridges. There are areas you can stop and lookout. There are trails and in the summer an assortment of things to do. We came in the winter. It is still very beautiful. We went to see the Cumberland Waterfall. The visitor area is closed. But the bathrooms are open and heated. Which is nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy S. 7 months ago on Google
    Wonderful Lodge! The room was clean, and the furnishings were fine. Towels were soft and fluffy. The only issue was that the door stuck a bit when trying to get into the room. I love old buildings and a sticky door didn't put me off. The park was fabulous! Hiked over 10 miles the first day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a gorgeous place to visit! The view for the falls is very accessible. There are railings for safety. There is a visitor center, gift shop, and restrooms that are beside the the falls, and at least one trail that goes down river of the falls. The path to the falls is well lit for nighttime visits for those who want to witness the moonbow on the right night!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't forget to use Hᴏᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏ.ᴄᴏm when booking a room. This site will compare hundreds of booking websites and normally will have prices much cheaper than others! Thank me later on! This hotel is one of the best in the area. I have been coming here for a long time. If you decide to stay here you for sure will love it I'm sure! Such a beautiful park with amazing views! There is a trail to follow that leads to different angles to see the waterfall. Trail is not difficult at all. Not crowded when we visited during the week. Parking is close to the entrance where the gift shop is. This is definitely on my list to visit again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lisa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very relaxing. Good for photos, kids, hikers, fisher people. Loved the Cumberland Falls, caught a rainbow photo. The hours for the park staff are limited though, they seem short-staffed. The coffee cart guy didn't show up that day, which was a total bummer. But the mining for gems was excellent (you buy the gems from the gift shop) and the park environment is so well maintained. Paths are clean, easy to walk. Steps have metal handrails. Be sure and observe the railed off areas. Don't go there! The morning we were there a lady fell off one of the rocky outcrops and went over the falls. She had dropped her phone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary F. 2 years ago on Google
    Little Niagara is it's nick name for a reason. Breathtakingly beautiful just like the real Niagara Falls just on a smaller scale. Great place to hike, swim and take in amazing mother nature. Gift shop, restrooms and vending machines make it a great place to spend the day. We will be coming here foe years to come.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephenie R. 5 months ago on Google • 192 reviews
    I just visited the falls, I didn't rent a room. The area where your allowed to view the falls from is pretty close to the parking lot. Very easy to walk to. They have several places for you to view the falls from with slightly different views of it. I wish you were allowed to walk up the falls like you can some other parks, but your not allowed. They have hiking trails that are fairly easy to enjoy. They have a little sand place. The restrooms are very clean. It's a really nice place to take your family to.

  • 5/5 Lisa J. 5 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    So beautiful to visit. And lots to do! We saw 🦌 deer all around. Great hiking around the lake. Disc ⛳️ golf can be fun, I however was not good at it. The Lake is beautiful. The Lodge has great food, just check for hours and food options, the Buffett is very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary K. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Handicap accessible! A friend was complaining about the lack of availability of handicap accessible accommodations, pretty much everywhere. I showed her pictures of our cabin, and she was excited. Not perfect, but doorways wide enough, sinks you can roll up to in a wheelchair, and a bathroom large enough to turn around in. The hike to the falls from the cabin area is challenging but fun. Several other trails around that area were also pleasant. For the physically challenged, we were able to park near the falls, and it's an easy walk/wheelchair trip on paved roads to several nice overlooks. Breakfast was about what you get at nicer hotels, not perfect but adequate . The view from the dining room more than makes up for any disappointment. We've been twice, stayed in a cabin both times, found the staff and cabins quite nice. Much better than a hotel, in my opinion. Do some research and you'll find plenty to do nearby if the park isn't enough to entertain you. We've kayaked with Sheltowee Trace Adventures, ridden the South Big Fork Railroad, hiked at the Natural Bridge and several waterfalls much smaller than Cumberland, and found local shops and diners to round out the fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Troy Chris M. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery, with a gift shop and wheeled food cart. Also includes a dessert shop as well. Lots of trails, filled with wildlife. This is a great place to go for the adventurous types. Cell phone coverage not so good. Bring water and supplies if planning to walk/run trails. I highly recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JoJo C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a blast !! The falls were absolutely beautiful and the many trails are scenic with nature . And as a bonus there are 2 more waterfalls hidden along the trails. Dog slaughter falls and eagle creek falls. Would definitely recommend a day trip here or camp out for the week. Go check it out for yourself you won't be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AZ R. 10 months ago on Google
    We only visited the Cumberland Falls State Park. The scenery was beautiful. The falls were full and actively over flowing. The drive to the park was peaceful and relaxing. The hiking trail gave us a chance to stretch our legs and move around. My first time to this park in over twenty years. As as beautiful as I remember and well worth the drive time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ales Green C. 8 months ago on Google
    Cumberland Falls Resort is nestled peacefully in the forest of Corbin KY. My reserved room wasn’t ready so I took an alternate choice which I won’t do next time;however, I wasn’t in the room much anyway. The pictures are of the hike on Trail #4 from the lodge to the river, the falls themselves and various sites along the way. The restaurant at the lodge offered a delicious continental breakfast during my stay, but no lunch or dinner options on Monday and Tuesday. We drove to Whitley City to the Dairy Bar and shopped for art and antiques on the way and back. Indian Creek off of Highway 70 in Honeybee, KY was the icing on the adventure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emerson D. 9 months ago on Google
    I am dad. And stayed with my two daughters. One is 9 and the other is 4. They loved the hotel, the views, the pool. I liked the clean bathrooms, towels provided at the pool, all the hikes in the park. Is an older lodge. But it appears to be maintained very well. I loved!!!! The attention. The staff was very top notch with me and my girls
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scavenger25 1 year ago on Google
    This is a beautiful park to bring a picnic. I was here late summer and the leaves were already starting to gently rain down. You can hear the falls roaring as you sit in the shade of all the surrounding trees. So relaxing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connie H. 9 months ago on Google
    I just visited the falls, so I can't really rate the rooms or the service. But the location itself was very clean and very well maintained. It hasn't really changed much from when I used to go there as a child. I would highly recommend visiting Cumberland Falls. This is a great day trip or weekend trip, very family-oriented.
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  • 4/5 Sir. D. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked it. At first I was a little worried that I might get a tick on me, but there wasn't really any ticks. I enjoyed how fun and scenic it was, and as a first time hiker it wasn't really that difficult. Pretty much the only thing I didn't like was how dirty the river was. But I recommend this place if you want to have fun when you are in Kentucky.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April F. 2 months ago on Google • 104 reviews New
    We stayed in the resort. The room was spacious and overlooked the river. It was a little dated but not for the price. I loved the history and the huge fireplace. But my favorite was the patio that gave an amazing view of the river below.

  • 5/5 David W. 7 months ago on Google
    First the good. Such a beautiful place and love the trails and views. Highly recommend if you haven't been. The not so good. The cottage rooms were not very clean and the mattress was horrendous. The breakfast at the lodge was all overcooked on the buffet. The other most confusing/aggravating thing is you can't even wade in the shallow river water. $1000 fine and 10 days jail? So generic. Thanks KY.

  • 5/5 Richie N. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful area and the fall is amazing but the rooms need so much maintenance and renovated to bring them up to date. We had no TV service or internet the entire weekend and was never told other than over hearing someone talking about it. When we asked we were told it would be finished by the end of our 1st day but then told the next day no one would be working on it until Monday. Such a disappointment. Never a apology or anything.

  • 5/5 Katie H. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped here on our way through the state. We only stopped to see the waterfall and explore the gift shop. It is a beautiful sight to behold. It's one of the largest waterfalls I've seen. We didn't have to pay to see it but be prepared to walk a little ways from the parking lot to get the best view.

  • 3/5 Clay R. 6 months ago on Google
    We enjoyed our stay and our meal in the restaurant. We were not impressed with our sleeping arrangements. We had booked a king size room at the lodge, when we arrived we were told that there was an issue with the room so they offered to upgrade us to a cabin. Our cabin was clean, but it WREAKED of creosote from the fireplace. It was either that or someone had been smoking in there. Had it not been for that overwhelming smell all night we would have been content because we liked the layout of the cabin. If they try to move you from the lodge to the cabin, try your best to get a room in the lodge. Take a downgrade if you have to.

  • 4/5 Deborah T. 6 months ago on Google
    I have been many, many times; and it is always beautiful. This particular weekend it was very crowded due to a tree climbing event. The river was at normal levels, so the falls were beautiful.

  • 5/5 Debbie M. 2 years ago on Google
    We stayed two nights, this is an older lodge and has no elevator , stairs is the only access to the rooms. The rooms were nice with comfortable bed. We enjoyed the hiking trails and seeing the falls. Very dog friendly!

  • 5/5 Brenda T. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful waterfall, a hidden gem. We made it early enough to see the rainbow in the water. Or moonbow as it is called. The resort was clean, could use some updated rooms but for the price was nice and a hot free continental breakfast.

  • 5/5 Rick G. 6 months ago on Google
    We used campsite 28. It is 150 ft away from the showers. The showers are the best we have ever used in any campsite in any state we have been in. It is in a heated building. There are pegs to hang up close. There is a seat. Separate curtains for the shower and for the dressing area. The hot water and cold water valve are separate The large shower head has a shut off. I did not get soaked while waiting for the hot water to start. There are two family bathrooms complete with showers. Fabulous experience.

  • 5/5 Brian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Stayed in one of the single queen cottages. We have stayed here multiple times before and we love it. Lodge restaurant is open and the food and service was great. There are multiple trails around the park and you can make an entire day out of hitting the trails. The campground is not really designed for large campers. I would say any camper over 25' will have issues in most sites. Overall, great State park and highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 5 months ago on Google
    We ate at the restaurant in the lodge and were very pleased. We had our dog with us so we ordered take out but were able to eat on the outdoor patio with the most beautiful view we could hope for. The staff in the restaurant was friendly and helpful and the food was very good. I highly recommend the huge catfish sandwich with onion rings.

  • 5/5 Danielle 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful state park. The waterfall is gorgeous. This is one of the only places in the world where “moon bows” can be viewed. Plenty of hiking trails. The main area to the falls is an easy walk and ADA accessible. The have a gift shop, snack shop and bathrooms.

  • 2/5 Anita M. 9 months ago on Google
    I can see why this place doesn't get much business it is way out and no swimming is allowed price per room is pretty high for just a small No-Frills room. The breakfast was awesome although coffee had grounds in it and they did not refill the fruit basket at all once it was gone it was gone first come first serve. The falls were really muddy the day that we visited

  • 5/5 Kay K. 8 months ago on Google
    The last time we visited Cumberland Falls Park was over 25 years ago. The park has really changed a lot since then. We were just wowed over by the beauty and convenience of it all. This park is a great place to spend the day with your special person and/or family!

  • 4/5 Zoots 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful CCC building on a bluff with a fantastic view and patio overlooking the river. It IS a state run business, so there is work that should be done on the facilities. The staff does a great job and went out of their way to help.

  • 4/5 Kenneth K. 10 months ago on Google
    The park is a convenient location near interstate 75, We did not stay at the Inn or eat there. The campgrounds are very small, so pay attention to the size of your RV since two that we drove through were dead end streets, where you can't circle around and look at all the sites if you're trying to pick the best one for your rig and the time of the year. The hike from our camp site was really enjoyable, ending up at the falls, which are spectacular. We visited the park in early June, so the falls were really rolling. Likely if it's a dry summer, they say the falls will not be very pretty.

  • 5/5 Donnie B. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful property! It was build in 1931 and still amazing. Service was great and they have a restaurant. It is old with old rooms but worth the stay. The falls and “Moonbow” are absolutely something to see.

  • 2/5 Martina H. 9 months ago on Google
    We used to enjoy our visits but were disappointed with our recent stays. The staff were all very nice and helpful. However, the corridors and our room smelled like mold or something rotting. the carpet was stained and the hallways and staircases were very dirty. Beds though were comfortable and room was clean except for floor. We ate at the lodge for breakfast and dinner during 4th of July weekend. Breakfast was free but sad. on the level of a cheap motel with some hot items. Biscuits hard and dry, no fresh fruit, oatmeal, grits. Dinner buffet was terrible. Bland and mostly out of cans. Only the catfish was very good. Desserts were very disappointing. We won't be returning anytime soon nor recommend staying or eating at the lodge. Great place for views and hiking but bring your own food!

  • 5/5 Lynn P. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful waterfall, quite park, plenty of parking. Entrance fee - free. The walk to view the top of the falls is not far from parking lot. Several stairs to view from lower. There is a handicap walk to allow a person who may have difficulty with stair the opportunity to view the falls from a better vantage point. There is a longer oath with stair to get to the river - no view of falls from the beach but worth the walk.

  • 5/5 Ann W. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been there 4. times now. Great places to take kids to see waterfalls and hike. Lots if parking and places to sit. Short walk to see the falls from the parking and they have a great gift shop.

  • 3/5 Joshua J. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice park with a beautiful waterfall that is accessible to all but the amount of garbage along the river is disturbing. It's like they say, we know there's garbage that comes from up river and we aren’t going to pick it up either. Surely you could get some group, prisoners or non-profit to come every so often to pick it up. It's not pretty and doesn't do the area justice.

  • 5/5 David P. 1 year ago on Google
    My family has so many good memories here at the Falls going back to the 70s when my grandparents would bring us here. Now to bring my own family down over the recent years is a great continuation of a family tradition! We will always love it and the sites and places we visit along the way!!

  • 4/5 Gigi B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not to be confused with Cumberland Falls State Park, the resort park is where there is a lodge, cabins, cottages, RV sites, and camping spots available to stay at overnight. We were in a Woodland Cottage for two nights. The cottages are old and need some updating. The beds are comfortable but are covered with plastic mattress pad covers. A little too crinkly for me. There’s a small fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. Not enough hot water for more than one shower. You’ll have to wait an hour for the water to heat up again. The Woodland Cottages are directly to the left of the lodge parking lot when you enter off the road. You sign in and get your room keys at the lodge. (This is down the road from the entrance to the falls and visitor center.) Make sure to go to the balcony at the lodge that overlooks the river. The fall colors are magnificent! A great photo spot. For fall foliage reference, we were there Oct. 18-20, 2022. The desk staff and housekeeping were very nice.

  • 5/5 Sherry C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is our 2nd time coming here. We really love this place. It is very handicap accessible. The fall is absolutely beautiful. They have restrooms and a visitor center a snack bar and funnel cake food truck. Lots of parking too. We stayed at a nearby campground so it was really easy to drive the 5 miles to get there and have a great time.

  • 5/5 kurt B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very impressive/powerful waterfall (especially with all the rain). Worth visiting. Trails are also nicely maintained. Thanks to Emily for showing us the inside of the Fire Tower. Very cool. Also, thank you to Emily & Brandon for the snake handling of Arthur. Enjoyed the visit.

  • 3/5 Tanya Wells (. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a nice affordable vacation spot. The staff was super friendly and the location was beautiful. The horse ride was very fun. And the hikes are tree covered which helped in 99 deg weather. Unfortunately the pool was closed. The food at the restaurant wasn't so good and unfortunately the food in the closest town over was really bad too. There was no refrigerator in the room. So we couldn't bring our own food either. The fall is very nice, but it was difficult to find the photo opportunity and observation deck ( all the way in the back corner there are some stairs that take you down). Despite the food shortage we enjoyed our time there.

  • 5/5 S H. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Stayed in a cabin this past weekend and had a great time. The cabin was very nice and clean, everything needed provided. We ate breakfast and dinner at the resort. We got the buffet both times and had no regrets, great food. I’ve wanted to stay in one of these cabins since I was a child, finally did and will be back to do it again!
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