Carter Caves State Resort Park

Ready for two parks in one? Great! Carter Caves State Resort Park is a dynamic duo of a destination for you! Located in the rolling hills of Olive Hill, Kentucky the park is home to fascinating underground ecosystems and a geologically interesting above ground world as well. 

Two cave tours are offered in the park year-round and there are plans to offer another couple of cave tour options that are a bit more “wild” in nature. Check with the park for all options. Their rangers offer many programs for visitors and they maintain around thirty miles of hiking trails as well. 

We have stayed in the park a couple of times now and our favorite memories are hiking the Box Canyon Trail and wading up the creek to H2O Cave – don’t forget your water shoes if you decide to do the same! We have also paddled Smoky Valley Lake. 

They offer lodge rooms, cottages, camping, pools and more.