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Mill Springs State Park Mill Springs, KY © Jonathan Fitzgerald
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Cumberland Falls © Jaganadha R Sastry Karra
A beautiful rainbow just above the Waterfalls during the daytime.
Natural Bridge State Park Skybridge © Ted Denman
This shot was taken on a hike through the Red River Gorge. This arch is named Sky Bridge.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Cumberland Falls © Ted Denman
CC Ted Denman
Cardinal © stateparks.com
Cardinal
Cool Swim © stateparks.com
Afternoon Hike © stateparks.com
Small Boy Fishing © stateparks.com
Gone fishin.
Spring Hike © stateparks.com
Keep On Leash © stateparks.com
Picnic Table © stateparks.com
It is always a great day for a picnic in the park.
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Kentucky's Cave Country Region Parks

1
National Park
6
State Parks
1
State Historic Site
Parks in this region are near these Kentucky Cities (click city name to see parks within 25 miles)
BOWLING GREEN
GLASGOW
CAMPBELLSVILLE
SOMERSET
MONTICELLO
FRANKLIN
SCOTTSVILLE
COLUMBIA
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
© Ronald Lee Woods 2023
A movement by the people of Barren County to establish a park next to the lake became a reality on January 1, 1965. The state purchased adjoining farms to extend the park site and the Louisville Corps of Engineers donated acreage to round out the parks boundaries. In 1966 the park constructed a boat ........more >
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is located in south-central Kentucky in the Cumberland River basin on the Obey River. The huge reservoir created by Dale Hollow Dam covers 27,700 acres in parts of Clinton and Cumberland Counties in Kentucky and Clay, Fentress, Overton, and Pickett Counties in Tennessee. ........more >
General Burnside Island State Park
General Burnside Island State Park was named for the sideburn-whiskered Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. Burnside led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island while on the look out for Confederate soldiers. Today, the waters of Lake Cumberland are more placid it's a peaceful ........more >
Green River Lake State Park
Enjoy lakeside fun at the campground on the shores of the 8,200 acre lake at Green River Lake State Park. If you're a fan of water sports, you're sure to find something to fit the bill, with a sand beach along the lake's edge and a nearby marina offering rental houseboats, ski boats, jet skis and pontoon ........more >
Lake Cumberland State Park
© Paul Stevens 2007
With more than 60,000 acres of water and 1,225 miles of shoreline, Lake Cumberland is considered one of the finest fishing and boating areas in the Eastern United States. Perched high above this watery expanse, Lure Lodge offers the water-lover panoramic views of the lake and the only indoor pool ........more >
Mammoth Cave National Park
© Wendy Rogers 2009
Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hilly country of south central Kentucky. This is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Early guide Stephen Bishop called the cave a grand, gloomy and peculiar place, but ........more >
Nolin Lake State Park
Nolin Lake is popular with boaters and fishermen alike, and campers will enjoy the new Nolin Lake Campground.........more >
Old Mulkey State Historic Site
© Ken Bartley 2007
The oldest log meetinghouse in Kentucky was built in 1804 during a period of religious revival. Many Revolutionary War soldiers and pioneers, including Daniel Boones sister, Hannah, are buried here. The structure has twelve corners in the shape of a cross and three doors, symbolic of the Holy Trinity. The ........more >
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