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Information on Upper Cumberland River:
KY 204 at Redbird Bridge to KY 90 at Cumberland Falls State Park
The take out for this section of river is 200 yards above Cumberland Falls on the right side of the river. Paddlers failing to take out here may be carried over a 68 foot high waterfall. After passing through the right arch of the bridge take out immediately. Do not attempt this section when the river is high.
Most of this section is rated Class I with Class II rapids at Pitch Rapids and the KY 90 bridge. The put-in is at the Redbird Bridge on private land. It is a 17 mile trip and is usually done in two days. Camping is allowed in the National Forest, 300 feet from the water. There are several areas of private land along this section of river. Campers should make sure that they are on national forest land before making camp. The Cumberland is a designated State Wild River from Summer Shoals downstream to Lake Cumberland. Take out is at Cumberland Falls State Park.
Fishing at Upper Cumberland River
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Upper Cumberland River Facts:
Upper Cumberland River is a River or Stream
Visiting Info for Upper Cumberland River
Best Season to visit Upper Cumberland River is: November to June
For more information on
Upper 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 Upper Cumberland River. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Upper Cumberland River.
CLASS: I, II
MILES: 17
HOURS: 24 hrs.
SEASON: Nov.-June
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginners
PUT IN: KY 204 at Redbird Bridge
TAKE OUT: Cumberland Falls
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