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General Burnside State Park Campground

General Burnside Island State Park offers a 5-lane boat launch and marina with slip space and rentals for easy access to Lake Cumberland, making it ideal for boaters and anglers.

The campground features 101 sites (18 full-service, 74 standard electric, 9 tent) with modern facilities including bathhouses, dump station, and laundry.

Located on a 400-acre island 8 miles south of Somerset on US 27, the park operates mid-March through mid-November and provides excellent water recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, jet skiing, and water skiing.


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