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Information on Lower Cumberland River:
Cumberland Falls to Mouth of Laurel
The River "below the falls" is one of the few white water runs that can be made year round. It is rated as a Class III with several difficult rapids that should be attempted only by intermediate and advanced paddlers. It is 11.6 miles from the put in at the state park beach below Cumberland Falls to the mouth of the Laurel Boat Ramp which is within the national forest. The last several miles are flat water. Plan on 4 to 6 hours for the trip. A private concessionaire also runs guided raft trips on this section of river. For more information on guided raft trips, contact Cumberland Falls State Park.
Fishing at Lower Cumberland River
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Lower Cumberland River Facts:
Lower Cumberland River is a River or Stream
Visiting Info for Lower Cumberland River
Best Season to visit Lower Cumberland River is: Open year round
For more information on
Lower Cumberland River contact:
National Forest or Park:
Daniel Boone National Forest
Address: 1700 Bypass Road
City: Winchester Zip: 40391
Phone: 859-745-3100
Email: mailroom_r8_daniel_boone@fs.fed.us
Rules and Regulations for Lower Cumberland River. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Lower Cumberland River.
CLASS: III
MILES: 11.6
HOURS: 4-6 hrs.
SEASON: All
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate, Advanced
PUT IN: Below Cumberland Falls
TAKE OUT: Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp
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