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Carter Caves State Resort Park

44 Reviews

About

State Park

Hidden deep under the northeast forests of Kentucky, strange formations with names like Giant Turkey, Headache Rock, and The Cathedral mingle with cave corals, underground waterfalls and thousands of endangered bats. This is what awaits visitors to Carter Caves State Resort Park, approximately 90…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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44 Reviews

JThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2023

Fun fall getaway

We went with three small kids. Great facilities, hiking, caving etc. We plan to return because two nights was not nearly enough to do all the things we wanted to. The tent sites are close together so we may not have enjoyed it as much if it were busier but we were lucky enough to get a site with no…

Site99
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Carter Caves State Resort Park by Jeff H., October 4, 2023
Paul K.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 12, 2023

Good time, loud people.

There’s a quiet time reserved for after 11pm. Apparently no one cares because people were LOUD the first night we were there. The second night was less crowded and much more enjoyable. There’s so much to do at Carter caves that I didn’t mind it too much. Lots to do within walking distance of the…

Site116
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Carter Caves State Resort Park by Paul K., July 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Carter Caves State Resort Park by Paul K., July 12, 2023
J
Reviewed May. 22, 2023

Pretty, hookups a distance away

The area is very pretty, lots of hiking and plenty of things to do. The campground itself is nice, sites aren’t very level side to side or front to back and the hookups are very far from the site. Be prepared to bring extra electric cord and hose. The spacing is good though on some spots. The ones…

Site25
Month of VisitJune

Location

Carter Caves State Resort Park is located in Kentucky

Detail location of campground

Address

344 Caveland Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164

Coordinates

38.37200043 N
83.11800018 W

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