Kentucky Parks and Recreation Areas with Camping

Throughout the ages, poets, songwriters, novelists, journal writers, historians and artists have captured the grandeur of the Cumberland Gap. James Smith, in his journal of 1792, penned what is perhaps one of the most poignant descriptions of this national and historically significant landmark: "We started just as the sun began to gild the tops of the high mountains. We ascended Cumberland Mountain, from the top of which the bright luminary of day appeared to our view in all his rising glory; the mists dispersed and the floating clouds hasted away at his appearing. read more...

Phone: (606)248-2817   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Middlesboro   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Watching, Camping, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Tours   Details Provided By: Cumberland Gap

Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 360 miles explored and mapped. read more...

Phone: 270-758-2180   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Mammoth Cave   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Camping, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Mammoth Cave National Park