• fog flows through Cumberland Gap

    Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

    National Historical Park KY,TN,VA

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  • 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.

  • Cumberland Gap Tip Line

    Help protect your national park! Report any crimes or suspicious activity including damage or theft of park resources. More »

Operating Hours & Seasons

park ranger with visitor

Park ranger with visitor

NPS Photo

The visitor center is open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day.

Park grounds and picnic areas are open daily.
The road leading to the Pinnacle Overlook may be closed periodically due to inclement weather including ice, snow, and lightning.

  • View from the Pinnacle Overlook View from the Pinnacle Overlook

    The Pinnacle Road near the park visitor center leads to the Pinnacle Overlook and a fantastic view of the historic Cumberland Gap. Read More

  • History comes alive! History comes alive!

    Special events and interpretive programs inspire and enlighten! Read More

Did You Know?

Brigadier General Felix Zollicoffer

Civil War buffs will appreciate the fact that the famous Confederate Brigadier General Felix Zollicoffer personally supervised the construction of the earthen fortifications at Cumberland Gap.