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.

Brochures

Brochures and maps are available at the park visitor center.

Maps and brochures can also be downloaded here.

Upon request the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Official map and Guide will be mailed to you.

Brochures on local attractions are also available.

To receive brochures by mail, please contact the park with your name and address.

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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
91 Bartlett Park Road
Middlesboro, KY 40965

or Call:
(606) 248-2817