Cumberland Falls
See a broad waterfall on the Cumberland River, then choose a woodland walk or an evening visit timed around the park’s moonbow schedule.
Is this your kind of park?
Start here for a waterfall-focused day. You can make the falls the main stop, then decide whether Eagle Falls Trail fits your group. Moonbow viewing also depends on weather and visibility.
MAKE A DAY
OF IT.
A starting plan. Let the weather, current notices, and your group set the pace.
Take the trip checklist →Find the main waterfall viewing access on the official map. Start with the falls, then read the Eagle Falls Trail description before adding a longer walk.
For an evening visit, check the official moonbow dates, weather and access arrangements. Treat the moonbow as a possible extra rather than a guaranteed sight.
Choose your meal and overnight plans separately. Check the renovation notice before relying on DuPont Lodge or the restaurant.
Check before you leave
The official page reviewed on 21 October 2026 lists DuPont Lodge and the restaurant as closed for renovation. Follow its current operations notice before planning meals or a lodge stay.
Read current official park information ↗Staying overnight
The park lists camping and cabins; verify the exact lodging type and current operations on the official page.
Official Kentucky booking information ↗Official sources & checks
Source review: . Access and services can change. Read current notices before traveling.
Planning suggestions are editorial, not firsthand trip reports. Photographs identify the place; the official map and current notices guide the visit. How this guide is made →
