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Russell-Springs
is considered the "gateway to Lake Cumberland." It's the largest city located in Russell County in south-central Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the population of Russell Springs was 2,399 residents. The population increases during the summer tourist months. The town of Russell Springs was founded in 1850, and became known as a health resort town, due to its' location near a chalybeate spring. Today, the town's economy is partly based in tourism from Lake Cumberland, which is the largest man-made lake in the region. The lake is located within the Daniel Boone National Forest and is also the site of Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. There is another state park, General Burnside State Park, located on an island in the middle of the Lake Cumberland. Lake Cumberland is especially known for its' boating and fishing for brown, lake and rainbow trout, striped bass, sturgeon and walleye. Other activities in the area include swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and camping. Nearby attractions include Cumberland Falls, Natural Bridge State Park and one of the world's largest concentrations of underground caves.
Surrounding areas: Jamestown, Kentucky (5.1 mi), Lake Cumberland, Kentucky (11.8 mi), Mill Springs, Kentucky (19.1 mi), Monticello, Kentucky (20.5 mi), Burkesville, Kentucky (24.1 mi), Campbellsville, Kentucky (24.3 mi), Albany, Kentucky (25.4 mi)
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Russell Springs Vacation Rentals
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Russell Springs Hotels and Resorts
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| Cumberland Lodge | | Russell Springs, KY | | (859) 866-4208 | | Lymons Motel | Hwy 80 E | Russell Springs, KY | | (270) 866-5066 | | Shiloh Motor Inn | Hwy 80 | Russell Springs, KY | | (270) 866-5920 | | Springs Motel | | Russell Springs, KY | | (270) 866-5066 | | Jamestown Court | | Jamestown, KY | 5.1 mi. | (270) 343-2364 | | Lake Cumberland Motel | 35 Hwy 55 | Jamestown, KY | 5.1 mi. | (270) 343-2643 | | Lake Cumberland State Park | 5465 State Park Rd | Jamestown, KY | 9.8 mi. | (800) 325-1709 | | Best Western Columbia | 1102 Jamestown Rd | Columbia, KY | 12.1 mi. | (270) 384-9744 | | Lakeway Motel | 705 Russell Rd | Columbia, KY | 12.1 mi. | (270) 384-2161 | | Monticello Motel | 254 N Main | Monticello, KY | 20.4 mi. | (606) 348-5756 | | Anchor Motel | N Main St | Monticello, KY | 20.5 mi. | (606) 348-8441 | | Tiffany Inn | Rt 1 | Monticello, KY | 20.5 mi. | (606) 348-9325 | | Towne Motel | 505 S Columbia | Campbellsville, KY | 23.9 mi. | (270) 465-8171 | | Riverfront Lodge | | Burkesville, KY | 24.1 mi. | (270) 864-3300 | | Holiday Inn Express | 102 Plantation Dr | Campbellsville, KY | 24.3 mi. | (270) 465-2727 | | Lakeview Motel | 1501 N US Hwy 68 | Campbellsville, KY | 24.3 mi. | (270) 465-8139 | | Super 8 Motel | 100 Albion Way | Campbellsville, KY | 24.3 mi. | (270) 789-0808 | | Best Western Motel | 1400 E Broadway | Campbellsville, KY | 24.4 mi. | (270) 465-7001 | | Comfort Inn | 82 Jolin Dr | Somerset, KY | 25.5 mi. | (606) 677-1500 | | Carey's Corner Motel | W Hwy 80 | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 636-6855 | | Country Inn & Suites | 515 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 679-3711 | | Days Inn | 125 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 678-2052 | | Hampton Inn | 4141 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 676-8855 | | Holiday Inn | 606 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 678-8115 | | Knights Inn | 1532 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 678-4195 | | Parkway Inn | 101 Hwy 27 N | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 678-2052 | | Super 8 Motel | 601 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 26.8 mi. | (606) 679-9279 | | Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park | 6371 State Park Rd | Burkesville, KY | 27.3 mi. | (270) 433-7431 |
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Russell Springs 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 |
43°F |
25°F |
4.26 in. |
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| February |
47°F |
27°F |
4.19 in. |
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| March |
57°F |
35°F |
4.95 in. |
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| April |
67°F |
43°F |
4.23 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
52°F |
5.37 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
61°F |
4.43 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
65°F |
4.50 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
64°F |
4.26 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
57°F |
4.04 in. |
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| October |
70°F |
45°F |
3.34 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
36°F |
4.33 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
29°F |
5.13 in. |
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Russell Springs Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Somerset Pulaski County J T Wilson Field (SME) located about 26 miles east of Russell Springs in Somerset, Kentucky, the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located approximately 49 miles southeast of Russell Springs in Oneida, Tennessee, London Corbin Magee Field (LOZ) located roughly 55 miles east of Russell Springs in London, Kentucky, the Blue Grass airport (LEX) located around 72 miles northeast of Russell Springs in Lexington, Kentucky, the Bowling Green Warren County Regional airport (BWG) located about 73 miles west of Russell Springs in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and finally the Upper Cumberland Regional airport (SRB) located approximately 73 miles southwest of Russell Springs in Sparta, Tennessee.
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Russell Springs Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Guntown Mountain Amusement Park | Cave City | KY | 48.2 mi. | | | Beech Bend Raceway Park | Bowling Green | KY | 74.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 112.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lakewood Country Club | Russell Springs | KY | | | | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Golf Course | Jamestown | KY | 5.5 mi. | | | Pinewood Country Club | Columbia | KY | 12.0 mi. | | | 76 Falls Country Club | Albany | KY | 25.4 mi. | | | Green County Golf Association | Greensburg | KY | 26.2 mi. | | | Eagles Nest Country Club | Somerset | KY | 27.0 mi. | | | Slate Branch Golf Course | Somerset | KY | 27.0 mi. | | | Somerset Country Club | Somerset | KY | 27.0 mi. | | | General Burnside State Park | Burnside | KY | 27.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Cumberland State Park | | KY | 10.2 mi. | | | Mill Springs State Park | | KY | 19.6 mi. | | | Green River Lake State Park | | KY | 19.9 mi. | | | General Burnside Island State Park | | KY | 27.6 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 90.5 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 99.7 mi. | |
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