About this space
"Black Betty" is a stylish vintage trailer tucked into the woods surrounding Lake Cumberland. Located just under 4 miles from Conley Bottom marina, she offers a cozy full bed, breakfast nook, refrigerator and ample counter/cabinet space, as well as running water, electricity and AC. Nestled into the treeline of a large meadow, Black Betty provides fantastic stargazing, a private fire pit and picnic table. Guests have access to our Community Shelter, Bath House and hiking trails to the lake.
The space
Hidden Ridge is a 53 acre camping, glamping and live music destination. Trails throughout the property take you to a natural spring, along creeks that flow into the lake, and to the lake itself. We have thoughtfully placed Black Betty and our safari tents into the environment, providing seclusion and privacy for guests.
Black Betty is a small, vintage trailer that offers the basics for a relaxing weekend in the woods without roughing it.
We provide bed linens, but you will need to bring your own bath towels. Our Bath House is a short walk away.
The kitchen area offers a small sink, refrigerator/freezer, plates, silverware and glasses, as well as a coffee maker, k-cups and mugs. A cutting board and 2 knives are also provided. There is a small seating area with a table inside, as well as a picnic table outside.
The fire pit area comes stocked with wood and 2 chairs.
Guest access
Guests have access to all of our 53 acres except our RV Campground, which is for residents only. It is denoted by signs.
Other things to note
We have trails that provide access to the lake, but please note it is about a 15-minute hike. Because you are descending (or ascending) a ridge, it is steep in places and may be challenging for small kids and elderly adults. The trail leads to a spot on the main lake (versus the back of a cove), which makes it less than ideal for kayaking or paddle boarding. You can drop in there and paddle around the corner to a cove, but you may want to explore other locations for those types of activities (see below):
[~ 1.5 miles] A public launch at the end of Highway 2393 (go out of the property and turn left. You will see signs for the ramp about a mile down the road. There is a small parking lot and rocky beach, as well as a ramp into the water.
[~ 2 miles] Fall Creek Recreation Area. 874 New Fall Creek Rd. There are picnic tables, a playground and a ramp into the water.
[~ 4 miles] Conley Bottom Marina, 270 Conley Bottom Road. You can rent kayaks, canoes, pontoons and ski boats. There is a store on-site that also sells bait.
[~5 miles] Old Fall Creek (this is the cove in the back of the main Fall Creek Recreation Area, and there is a different road to access it). GPS will not get you there! Turn right out of the property, turn right on 1275, turn right onto Pet Upchurch Rd, turn right onto Old Fall Creek Rd. It will dead end into the water. There is a small parking lot and rocky beach to hang out on.
[~ 30 miles] Pulaski County Park. The park offers a beachy area and various spots for fishing and paddling around. Also great for picnics and mountain biking.
1200 Highway 3189
Nancy, KY
