Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort

Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort

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Kayaking and Canoeing

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Cumberland River
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Multiple Day
Big South Fork River
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Cumberland River Details
Big South Fork River Details
Cumberland River Details Big South Fork River Details

Cumberland River 

Closest river to Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Reservations Recommended
​Trips meet at our main location
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Half Day Trips
  • 3-mile (Ballard Ford to Redbird)
  • 5-mile (Croley Bend to Ballard Ford)
  • 5-mile (Thunderstruck to Cumberland Falls SRP)
All Day Trips
  • 8.5-mile (Croley Bend to Redbird)
  • 11-Mile (Williamsburg to Redbird)
  • 17-Mile (Redbird to Cumberland Falls SRP)
Multiple Day Trips
  • ​​17-Mile (Redbird to Cumberland Falls SRP)
  • 28-Mile (Williamsburg to Cumberland Falls SRP)
  • 28-Mile Upper Cumberland
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Big South Fork River

Located in the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area. 
Reservations Required
​Trips meet at take-out point, approx 1 hour from our main location
Click Here for a map of BSF access points.
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Half Day Trips
  • 5-mile (Blue Heron to Yamacraw)
  • 7.5-mile (Yamacraw to Alum Ford)
All Day Trips
  • 11.5-mile (Blue Heron to Alum Ford)
  • 12.2-mile (Alum Ford to Hwy 927)
Multiple Day Trips
  • 24-mile (Blue Heron to Hwy 927)
  • 19-mile (Station Camp to Blue Heron)
  • 28-mile (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron)
  • 52-mile (Leatherwood Ford to Hwy 927)
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Laurel Lake

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Various access points around Laurel Lake are available for you to explore at your leisure. You pick up and drop off the boats at our main location. Set your own schedule. No age restrictions.
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Random Useful Information

  • Always wear clothes that you can get wet in, and shoes that will stay on your feet. 
  • You are welcome to bring lunch or snacks on the river, but no glass containers.
  • No alcohol is allowed on either river.
  • The Big South Fork River is located about an hour from Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort.
  • Trips on the Big South Fork meet at the take-out point.  We take you to the put-in point and you canoe/kayak back to your vehicle.
  • All boats must be in by 6pm
  • Backcountry permits are required for overnight trips on the Big South Fork
  • Trips on the Cumberland River meet at Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort. You follow the driver to the take-out point and canoe/kayak back to your vehicle.
  • Parking permits (no-charge) are required when leaving a vehicle overnight at Cumberland Falls State Park

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Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort
2001 Hwy 90
Corbin, KY 40701
1-606-526-RAFT (7238) - Voice
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  • Home
  • Lodging
    • Resort Cabins >
      • Star Falls Resort Cabin
      • Couples Cabins
    • Rustic Cabins >
      • Cozy Cabins
      • Super Cozy Cabins
      • Covered Wagons
    • RV Sites >
      • Pull-Through Sites
      • Back-in RV Sites
      • Backwoods RV Sites
    • Tent Camping >
      • Water and Electric Tent Camping
      • Platform Tent Camping
      • Drive-to Primitive Tent Camping
      • Backwoods Tent Camping
  • River Adventures
    • Whitewater Rafting >
      • Spring - Big South Fork
      • Summer and Fall- Cumberland Below the Falls
    • Canoeing and Kayaking >
      • Cumberland Canoeing/Kayaking trips
      • Big South Fork Canoeing/Kayaking Trips
    • Rainbow Mist Ride to Cumberland Falls
    • SUP Rainbow Mist
    • Tubing
    • River Shuttles >
      • Cumberland Canoeing/Kayaking Shuttles
      • Big South Fork Canoeing/Kayaking Shuttles
    • Instruction
  • Riverboat Cruises
  • Land Adventures
    • Waterfalls and Arches Guided Tour
    • Zip Line
    • Hiker Shuttles
    • White Dog Snack Bar
  • Event Rental Spaces
  • Area Information
    • Area Attractions
    • Area Events
    • Area Lodging
  • FAQ
    • Privacy Policy
    • Group Leader Info
    • Downloadables
  • Blog - Of Water and Woods
  • Shopping Cart
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Information:
    • Modify My Reservation:
    • Equipment for Sale
    • Where Are We? >
      • Main Location Directions
      • Rainbow Mist Directions
      • Big South Fork Canoeing Directions
      • Big South Fork Rafting Directions
      • Cumberland Star Riverboat Directions
    • Come Work for Us! >
      • General Info and Benefits
      • Position Descriptions
      • Internships
    • Who We Are
  • Sandbox