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Cumberland Mountain State Park
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State Park Information
State Park Overview
Cumberland Mountain State Park is situated on the Cumberland Plateau - segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. It is said to be the largest timbered plateau in America. This 1,720-acre park was acquired in 1938 as a project of the Farm Security Administration to provide a recreational area for some 250 families selected to homestead on the Cumberland Plateau.
The Homestead Museum, located one mile from the park, depicts the Cumberland Homestead Community of the 1930s. This community built the park along with help from the CCC and WPA.
Camping
Trails
Picnicking
Picnic tables equipped with grills can be found throughout the park at the Recreation Lodge parking lot area, playground area, tennis court area and the boat dock area.
The park has four picnic pavilions that can be reserved for larger groups. Pavilions can be reserved up to one year in advance.
Swimming
The parks olympic size pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The pool has a diving well with 1-3 meter board and 12 meter board. Chairs, tables with umbrellas and a bathhouse are provided. There are picnic tables outside the pool area and a snack bar.
There is a lifeguard on duty.
Fishing and Hunting