Weathered log cabins greet visitors to Hensley Settlement NPS Photo

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

National Historic Site · Kentucky · National Park Service

Camping

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a cave, see Hensley Settlement, or camp under the stars. Come find your connection to Cumberland Gap.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone: 6062482817
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Arts · Photography · Colonization and Settlement · Explorers and Expeditions · Farming and Agriculture · Migrations · Native American Heritage · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War · Westward Expansion · Animals · Birds · Fish · Caves, Caverns and Karst · Forests and Woodlands · Geology · Mountains · River and Riparian · Rock Landscapes and Features · Scenic Views · Trails

Activities & features: Caving · Guided Tours · Backcountry Hiking · Wildlife Watching · Park Film · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store