18 Things to do near Stearns, KY
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Blue Heron
Stearns, Kentucky
4.4 miles SWA forested swimming hole on the Big South Fork Cumberland River — shallow at the edges, deeper in the center, with a picnic area nearby and Mine 18 museum a short walk away.
Swim 0.7 mi
Dog Slaughter Falls
Williamsburg, Kentucky
14.3 miles NEA 15-foot waterfall plunging over a mossy overhang into a bright blue pool in Daniel Boone National Forest — a shaded two-mile round trip with creek views the whole way.
Hike, Swim 1.0 mi
Gentleman's Swimming Hole
Oneida, Tennessee
17.5 miles SWClear Fork River runs slow and deep through Big South Fork, making Gentleman's Swimming Hole a rare chance for a real swim at the end of an easy 2-mile family trail.
Hike, Swim
Big South Fork Area
Helenwood, Tennessee
23.1 miles SMiles of trails, multiple named swimming holes, and five campgrounds spanning the Kentucky-Tennessee border in Big South Fork National Recreation Area — including Gentleman's Swimming Hole and Station Camp.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Turley Hole
Pioneer, Tennessee
25.4 miles SESwim near Pioneer, Tennessee
Swim
Miller Park Disc Golf Course
Corbin, Kentucky
25.9 miles NEA well-kept recreational course with elevation changes and mature trees in a pleasant Corbin park — a solid free disc golf option in southeastern Kentucky.
Disc Golf
Rocky Hollow Park
Somerset, Kentucky
27.8 miles NBig elevation on a hillside course with mature woods, tough pins, and a signature 300-foot downhill hole with OB creek — plus a newer flat 9 in the bottom section.
Disc Golf
Pulaski County Park (Bottom)
Nancy, Kentucky
28.5 miles NWMostly tight and wooded disc golf at Lake Cumberland with significant elevation changes, camping nearby, and a mix of basket styles near Nancy, Kentucky.
Disc Golf
Pulaski County Park (Top)
Nancy, Kentucky
28.5 miles NWAtop a ridge overlooking Lake Cumberland, this heavily wooded course features rolling hills, uphill and downhill shots, and one hole stretching over 600 feet.
Disc Golf
Short Creek
Somerset, Kentucky
31.3 miles NA 150-foot stretch of 56-degree spring water emerging from underground, shockingly clear against lush green woods — swim, picnic, or peek into the cave where it disappears.
Cave, Hike, Swim
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Jamestown, Kentucky
34.3 miles NWA free 18-hole disc golf course on rolling hills at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park — 15 holes on an old ball golf course, 3 tight wooded holes, demanding pin placements, and great lake views.
Disc Golf
Clifty Creek
Jamestown, Kentucky
36.9 miles NWOrange slate cliffs cloaked in green trees reflect on the water's surface at this local swimming and kayaking spot — don't miss Hidden Falls at the far end, a mossy-rock cave-waterfall hidden gem.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Frozen Head State Park
Wartburg, Tennessee
38.9 miles SSwim near Wartburg, Tennessee
Swim
Eubank City Park
Eubank, Kentucky
41.0 miles NMature woods meet open fields and a few big trees in a well-maintained city park — a good mix of terrain with no rough to lose your disc in.
Disc Golf
Clear Creek
Lebanon, Kentucky
41.6 miles EA wide, level three-mile multi-use trail following a beautiful creek on a former railroad route through forest — open to hikers, bikers, horses, ORVs, and anglers, with swimming allowed in the creeks.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Obed Scenic River Area
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
44.7 miles SRemote swimming holes along Obed Wild and Scenic River hide in and around Wartburg — stop at the visitor center for a map before heading out, as GPS is unreliable here.
Swim
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee
45.9 miles EA disc golf course winding around Lincoln Memorial University's arena and finishing on the majestic hill below Grant Lee Hall — bring a map to navigate.
Disc Golf
Secret City Disc Golf at Carl Yearwood Park
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
48.7 miles SA short, technical wooded course mixing hardwoods and evergreens, with 3 tees per hole, low-ceiling shots to navigate, and water coming into play on a couple of holes.
Disc Golf
