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Burnside
is a small town in Pulaski County in south-central Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 611 residents. It's a quaint town that lies along the shores Lake Cumberland within the Daniel Boone National Forest. Situated on the eastern end of the lake, Burnside bills itself as "the only town on Lake Cumberland." It's also known as "the golfer's end of Lake Cumberland," for its' excellent course at Burnside Island State Park. This course was selected third best in a statewide magazine poll ranking over 120 public and private courses in the state of Kentucky. General Burnside State Park encompasses 430 acres on an island in the middle of Lake Cumberland. It's Kentucky's only island park, named for a Union general during the American Civil War, who stationed his troops on the island. There's lots to keep visitors busy in Burnside; lake activities, classic car shows, boat races, camping, fishing, swimming, boating and golf. You'll find accommodations that range from quaint bed and breakfast inns to lakeside cabins and cottages. One of the more unique attractions in Burnside is one of Kentucky's last operating drive-in theaters. There is also a scenic overlook in Burnside that guidebook authors call "the best in the state for fall foliage."
Surrounding areas: Bronston, Kentucky (1.3 mi), Somerset, Kentucky (7.1 mi), Mill Springs, Kentucky (10.7 mi), Monticello, Kentucky (17.6 mi), Big South Fork River, Kentucky (22.0 mi), Jamestown, Kentucky (25.6 mi), Lake Cumberland, Kentucky (25.8 mi)
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Burnside Vacation Rentals
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Burnside Hotels and Resorts
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| Comfort Inn | 82 Jolin Dr | Somerset, KY | 3.5 mi. | (606) 677-1500 | | Carey's Corner Motel | W Hwy 80 | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 636-6855 | | Country Inn & Suites | 515 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 679-3711 | | Days Inn | 125 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 678-2052 | | Hampton Inn | 4141 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 676-8855 | | Holiday Inn | 606 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 678-8115 | | Knights Inn | 1532 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 678-4195 | | Parkway Inn | 101 Hwy 27 N | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 678-2052 | | Super 8 Motel | 601 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 7.1 mi. | (606) 679-9279 | | Monticello Motel | 254 N Main | Monticello, KY | 17.5 mi. | (606) 348-5756 | | Anchor Motel | N Main St | Monticello, KY | 17.6 mi. | (606) 348-8441 | | Tiffany Inn | Rt 1 | Monticello, KY | 17.6 mi. | (606) 348-9325 | | Parkland Motel | HC 69 | Stearns, KY | 21.2 mi. | (606) 876-5046 | | South Fork Motel | Bruce St | Stearns, KY | 21.2 mi. | (606) 376-3156 | | Lake Cumberland State Park | 5465 State Park Rd | Jamestown, KY | 24.7 mi. | (800) 325-1709 | | Jamestown Court | | Jamestown, KY | 25.6 mi. | (270) 343-2364 | | Lake Cumberland Motel | 35 Hwy 55 | Jamestown, KY | 25.6 mi. | (270) 343-2643 | | Comfort Suites | 47 Adams Rd | Corbin, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 526-6646 | | Hampton Inn | 125 Adams Rd | Corbin, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 523-5696 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-corbin | 174 Adams Rd | Corbin, KY | 26.9 mi. | (606) 523-9040 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 1888 Cumberland Falls Hwy | Corbin, KY | 27.1 mi. | (606) 526-1400 | | Days Inn | 1860 Cumberland Falls Rd | Corbin, KY | 27.1 mi. | (606) 528-8150 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 1973 Cumberland Falls Pkwy | Corbin, KY | 27.1 mi. | (606) 523-4000 | | Cumberland Lodge | | Russell Springs, KY | 27.4 mi. | (859) 866-4208 | | Lymons Motel | Hwy 80 E | Russell Springs, KY | 27.4 mi. | (270) 866-5066 | | Shiloh Motor Inn | Hwy 80 | Russell Springs, KY | 27.4 mi. | (270) 866-5920 | | Springs Motel | | Russell Springs, KY | 27.4 mi. | (270) 866-5066 | | Best Western Corbin Inn | 2630 Cumberland FLS Rd | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (606) 528-2100 | | Corbin Motel | Hwy 25 W | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (606) 549-1500 | | Cumberland Falls Cabins SRP | Hwy 90 | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (606) 528-4121 | | Cumberland Falls Lodge SRP | Hwy 90 | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (606) 528-4121 | | Fairfield Inn Corbin | 857 E Cumberland Gap Pkwy | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Holiday Inn Corbin | 1910 Cumberland FLS Hwy | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (606) 528-6301 | | Red Carpet Inn | 1891 Cumberland FLS Hwy | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (606) 528-7100 | | Super 8 Motel | 256 Al Cumb Pkwy | Corbin, KY | 27.9 mi. | (606) 528-8888 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Of London | 506 Minton Dr | London, KY | 29.0 mi. | (606) 862-0077 | | Holiday Inn Express | 400 Gop St | London, KY | 29.2 mi. | (606) 878-7678 | | Economy Inn | 1232 N Main | London, KY | 29.4 mi. | (606) 864-8867 | | Town Center Motel | 500 N Main | London, KY | 29.4 mi. | (606) 864-4101 | | Country Hearth Inn | 2050 Richmond St | MT Vernon, KY | 29.6 mi. | (877) 256-8600 |
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Burnside Weather & Climate
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South-central Kentucky lies within the southeastern interior portion of the United States. The climate is described as humid subtropical according to the Koppen classification, with four seasons. Highs and lows of temperature generally range from daytime summer highs of 87 °F (31 °C) to the winter low of 23 °F (−5 °C). The average precipitation is 43 inches and is distributed evenly throughout the year. Snowfall is 5 inches. Other areas of the U.S. average 23 inches of snow per year. South-central Kentucky experiences 188 sunny days per year. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 39 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
25°F |
4.44 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
27°F |
3.95 in. |
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| March |
58°F |
35°F |
4.54 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
43°F |
3.86 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
52°F |
5.17 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
60°F |
5.01 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
64°F |
4.51 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
63°F |
3.53 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
56°F |
3.78 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
44°F |
3.51 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
36°F |
4.03 in. |
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| December |
48°F |
29°F |
4.75 in. |
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Burnside Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Somerset Pulaski County J T Wilson Field (SME) located about 4 miles north of Burnside in Somerset, Kentucky, London Corbin Magee Field (LOZ) located approximately 29 miles east of Burnside in London, Kentucky, the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located roughly 36 miles south of Burnside in Oneida, Tennessee, and finally the Blue Grass airport (LEX) located around 72 miles north of Burnside in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Burnside Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Guntown Mountain Amusement Park | Cave City | KY | 75.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| General Burnside State Park | Burnside | KY | | | | Eagles Nest Country Club | Somerset | KY | 7.0 mi. | | | Slate Branch Golf Course | Somerset | KY | 7.0 mi. | | | Somerset Country Club | Somerset | KY | 7.0 mi. | | | Stearns Golf Course | Stearns | KY | 21.9 mi. | | | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Golf Course | Jamestown | KY | 25.4 mi. | | | Lakewood Country Club | Russell Springs | KY | 26.8 mi. | | | Hickory Hills Country Club | Liberty | KY | 27.2 mi. | | | Sweet Hollow Golf Course | Corbin | KY | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| General Burnside Island State Park | | KY | 1.3 mi. | | | Mill Springs State Park | | KY | 10.2 mi. | | | Cumberland Falls State Park | | KY | 18.1 mi. | | | Lake Cumberland State Park | | KY | 26.0 mi. | | | Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park | | KY | 31.5 mi. | | | Indian Mountain State Park | | TN | 38.0 mi. | | | Walker Memorial State Park | | KY | 39.7 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 80.5 mi. | | | Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 108.0 mi. | |
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