Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp
Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp (Nancy, KY)
About the Camp
The Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp is located in Jabez, KY and is the largest 4-H camp in Kentucky. Located on Lake Cumberland, it contains six miles of shoreline in its 1500 acres of rolling hills and forested land. The Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp serves 20 counties for summer camp. Our facilities include heated cabins with toilet and shower facilities, a swimming pool with waterslide, shelter house, dining hall, country store for souvenirs and snacks, low ropes challenge course, high element zip line, and a craft and nature building. We can accommodate 393 campers and counselors per camping session. An additional 24 campers and counselors can be accommodated by an outpost for primitive camping. The camp offers a cave and miles of nature trails for exploring. In addition, the camp provides areas for riflery, archery, canoeing/kayak and fishing, football and basketball. Evening programs can be held in the shelter house or cozy campfire area in the amphitheater.
Interested in attending summer 4-H camp?
Contact your county 4-H Agent if you would like to attend summer 4-H camp. Click the Contact 4-H Agent button below to browse your county's Extension office website. This website will have contact information for your local 4-H agent.
Rental Groups
Our camp hosts a variety of groups and events including School Overnights, Church Retreats, Leadership Trainings, Weekend Camps, and much more! Rental Application!
Amenities Offered
- Large meeting area (175+) with 250mg fiber high-speed internet
- Multiple break-out session meeting spaces with audio/visual capabilities
- Outdoor pavilion for activities
- Recreational space
- Variety of dining options (chosen by the group)
- Evening snacks which can include s’more from our outdoor cooking area
- Summer – Lake access for kayaking/canoeing/boating
- Swimming pool rental options
Contact the camp for rental questions at 4H-LakeCumberland@uky.edu.
Contact Information
Contact the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp Office with any camp rental questions:
(270) 866-4215 or
Camp Address
17575 Hwy. 196
Nancy, KY 42544
(270) 866-3787
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