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    Cumberland Gap

    National Historical Park KY,TN,VA

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  • Increase in camping rates at the Wilderness Road campground

    Effective June 1, 2013, camping rates will increase. Tent sites will increase to $14.00 per night and RV sites with electrical hookup will increase to $20.00 per night. Group camp sites will increase to $35.00 per night.

  • Special Program offered in place of Hensley tour on June 16

    The regularly scheduled Hensley tour will not be offered on June 16 but will be replaced by a special Father's Day program. The road to the Hensley Settlement will be open to visitors and living history demonstrations will be offered. More »

  • Cave Tour Alert!

    White Nose Syndrome is a disease that is killing bats in great numbers and has been found in park caves. While visiting Gap Cave please do not wear or bring anything that has been in other caves. Skylight Cave is currently closed.

  • Civil War Event Cancelled

    Invisible Souls: Behind the Veil of the Civil War, a special event showcasing stories of the Civil War October 4, 5, and 6, 2013 has been cancelled. Please call the park visitor center at (606) 248-2817, extension 1075 for more information.

Photos & Multimedia

View of Fern Lake as seen from the Pinnacle Overlook

View of Fern Lake as seen from the Pinnacle Overlook

Photo by Scott Teodorski

Wild mountain scenery and colorful history abounds at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, providing wonderful opportunities for photographers and artists!

  • View from the Pinnacle Overlook View from the Pinnacle Overlook

    Skyland Road leads to the Pinnacle Overlook for a fantastic view of the historic Cumberland Gap. Read More

  • Hensley Settlement Hensley Settlement

    Tours of the historic Hensley Settlement showcase life in the southern Appalachians. Read More

  • Cleopatra's Pool in Gap Cave Cleopatra's Pool in Gap Cave

    Ranger led tours visit the wonderful world of Gap Cave Read More

  • History comes alive! History comes alive!

    Special events and interpretive programs inspire and enlighten! Read More

Did You Know?

Gap Cave

Gap Cave has also been called: King Solomon's Cave, Soldier's Cave, and Cudjo's Cave! The cave was originally referred to as "Gap Cave" because of its proximity to the Gap. When early pioneers saw the cave they knew they were about to cross the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky.