An 84-foot waterfall on Lake Cumberland, accessed by boat; popular swimming and paddling destination.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Popular boating, paddling, and swimming spot in summer where Indian Creek spills into Lake Cumberland; reached primarily by boat, not a hiking trail, per official state tourism page
Seventy Six Falls is an 84-foot waterfall located where Indian Creek spills into Lake Cumberland, near Albany in Clinton County. Unlike most Kentucky waterfalls, this one is accessed by boat rather than hiking. The falls are particularly popular during summer for boating, paddling, and swimming.
Lake Cumberland is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir offering extensive recreational opportunities. The waterfall location makes for a scenic paddling or boating destination, combining water recreation with waterfall viewing. Whether you bring your own boat or rent one locally, this is the primary way to access the falls.
No fee is explicitly mentioned for waterfall viewing, but boat launch and marina facilities may have separate fees. This is an excellent option for visitors with lake access and boat skills who want a waterfall experience different from land-based hiking.
Popular in summer for boating and swimming; accessible year-round by boat.
You don't have boat access or prefer land-based waterfall hikes.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
Yes, per the managing agency — conditions and safety vary by season, so use judgment regardless.
We track 3 waterfalls in Bluegrass & Central Kentucky.
kentuckytourism.com
Height and access description from Kentucky Tourism's official '12 Gorgeous Waterfalls' page, checked 2026-09-04, stating it is 'closer to 84 feet tall' despite the '76' name. Lake Cumberland is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir; a working USACE page to independently confirm current access/fee status could not be loaded, so fee_or_permit is left null.
Checked September 2026.