ALERT: Reservations for the Equestrian Campground are accepted ONLY by contacting the Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground directly at 606-286-4411. Select option 4 for the campground. Online reservations or calls to ReserveAmerica are not available for the Equestrian Campground. Camping in the Equestrian Campground is open to Equestrian Campers year round. Non-Equestrian Campers choosing this campground must wait until 10 days before chosen arrival date to make a reservation. As always, all information is SUBJECT TO CHANGE without notice.
Attention: The lower bathhouse is closed for renovations at this time. The new bathhouse at the store will be open during your stay.
Burn Bans may be in effect. Please contact the Park for details on restrictions.
Burn Bans may be in effect. Please contact the Park for details on restrictions.
Attention: Due to weather, Kentucky State Parks cannot guarantee the availability of water or other resources at our campgrounds during inclement weather months when freezing temperatures are possible. Please contact the park directly for available resources if traveling during months that are conducive to freezing temperatures.
Book a Campsite at CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK, KY
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Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Overview
Description
Beneath the forested hills of this resort, nature has hidden more than 20 twisting caverns. Visit Cascade Cave, where you'll discover a 30-foot underground waterfall. A must-see while you're at Carter Caves is X Cave, where, for millions of years, nature has formed luminous stone fans, pipes and spirals. Above ground, enjoy a relaxing game of golf on our 9-hole golf course, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking on 20 miles of single and multi-use trails.
Booking Window
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Mon Aug 23 2027
Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Wed May 20 2026
Mon Sep 07 2026
Non Peak
Tue Sep 08 2026
Wed Sep 30 2026
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Non Peak
Sun Nov 01 2026
Sat May 15 2027
Peak
Sun May 16 2027
Sun Sep 05 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Amphitheater
- Archery
- Bathhouse
- Bicycle Riding
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Boating, Canoeing
- Cabins
- Camping backcountry
- Camping,improved site
- Canoeing
- Carter Caves Crawlathon
- Carter Caves Easter Weekend Getaway
- Carter Caves Haunted Trail
- Catering
- Cave Exploring/Spelunking
- Cottages
- Dining
- Dump Station
- Dumpster
- Emergency Services
- Fire Rings
- First Aid Supplies
- Fishing
- Fishing Lake
- Flower Viewing
- Geological Formations
- Golf
- Golfing
- Grill
- Group/Community facility
- Halloween Campout Celebration & Ghost Stories in the Cave
- Hiking
- Hiking Difficult
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Sites
- Historical Areas/Struct.
- Horse Rentals
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoes
- Hospital
- Information Center
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Display
- Jogging/Running
- Kiosk
- Laundry
- Lifeguards (Seasonal)
- Lodging Cabins
- Lodging group facilities
- Maintenance Facility
- Maintenance Housekeeping
- Meeting Space
- Meeting Space
- Motel
- Mountain Trail Bicycles
- Musical Performances
- Nature Study
- Newspapers
- Office/Ranger Station
- Park Lake
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicikng
- Playground
- Program Recreational
- Programs instructional
- Programs, History
- Programs, Nature
- Propane
- Putt-Putt
- Putt-Putt course
- Recreation Programs
- Rent Fishing Equipment
- Restaurant
- Restroom
- Retail, Bait &Tackle
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail-Supplies
- River
- River/Stream
- Rock Climbing
- Scenic driving routes
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shelters
- Shopping
- Showers
- Sightseeing
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Pool
- Tennis
- Tennis Court
- Town
- Trails Bicycle
- Trails Hiking Moderate
- Trails Hiking/Walking easy
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Trails, Mountain Bike
- Volleyball
- Volleyball Net
- Walking
- Water Access, Park Lane
- Water Access, River/Stream
- Water Drinking
- Wildflower and Campers Appreciation Weekend
- Wildlife Viewing
- area attraction
- horseshoe pit
Less Than 1 Mile
- Fishing River
Within 10 Miles
- Antiquing
- Cash Machine / ATM
- Churches
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Grocery stores
- Hunting
- Maintenance, vehicle
- Medical Clinic
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Maintenance, Rv/Camper
- Mall
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.37505, -83.13075
38°22'30"N, 83°7'51"W
Take I-64 to exit 161. Turn EAST onto US 60 for 2 miles. Then turn left onto NORTH KY Route 182. Park Entrance is 3 miles from turning north onto Rt. 182.
38.37505, -83.13075
38°22'30"N, 83°7'51"W
Take I-64 to exit 161. Turn EAST onto US 60 for 2 miles. Then turn left onto NORTH KY Route 182. Park Entrance is 3 miles from turning north onto Rt. 182.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK344 Caveland Drive
Olive Hill KY 41164
Phone Number:
Information:
(606)286-4411Nearby Parks
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