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Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkHensley Settlement, Photo by John Graves
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Directions
 

Plane

The closest major airport is located in Knoxville, Tennessee approximately 85 miles away.

Flights can also be made into the Lexington, Kentucky airport approximately 130 miles away. 

There is no bus or train service available from these airports.


Car

Visitors traveling on Interstate 75 in Kentucky should exit on Highway 25E at Corbin. Cumberland Gap is located 50 miles south of Corbin on 25E.

Visitors traveling on Interstate 75 in Tennessee should exit on Highway 63 at Jacksboro/La Follette.  Proceed east on Highway 63 to Highway 25E then north on Highway 25E approximately 2 miles to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

Visitors traveling on Interstate 81 in Tennessee should exit on 25E at Morristown, Tennessee. The park is located 50 miles northwest on 25E.

The park can also be accessed from Virginia by traveling west on Highway 58 to its intersection with 25E in Tennessee.


Public Transportation

There is no public transportation in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

Black Bear photo by Chuck Summers
Black Bear Blast! March 21 and 22, 2008
Join park rangers, scientists, and artisans as we celebrate the Black Bear!
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The park visitor center houses a museum, book sales, handmade crafts, and an auditorium with 2 high definition films shown daily.
The park visitor center
The visitor center houses a museum, book sales, handmade crafts from the region, and an auditorium.
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The Wilderness Road campground
Camping
The Wilderness Road campground has sites situated in a spectacular wooded setting.
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Elijah Gibbons cabin at Hensley Settlement  

Did You Know?
Hensley Settlement is located on a plateau nearly 1,000 feet higher than the Pinnacle Overlook! Ranger-guided tours visit this historic log cabin settlement mid-May through the end of October.

Last Updated: July 29, 2006 at 09:24 EST