National Parks in Kentucky
Kentucky has one national park: Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave requires a reservation in season.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave | Free entry | Required in season | April through June and September through October offer mild weather above ground and a wide tour schedule, though the cave is 54 degrees year-round. | One day covers two cave tours; two days lets you add hiking or paddling the Green River. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTennessee, North Carolina · about 182 miles as the crow flies
- Gateway Arch National ParkMissouri · about 244 miles as the crow flies
- New River Gorge National ParkWest Virginia · about 282 miles as the crow flies
- Indiana Dunes National ParkIndiana · about 311 miles as the crow flies
- Cuyahoga Valley National ParkOhio · about 372 miles as the crow flies
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