About
Carter Caves State Resort Park is a cave attraction in Olive Hill, Kentucky, in the United States. Its address is 344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164, and the park's phone number is +1-606-286-4411.
What to expect
The park is known for its caves. It contains more than 20 known caves, and visitors can join guided tours through both saltpeter and limestone caverns. Guided trips suit those who want to see the underground spaces with someone explaining what they are passing through, and they make a good focus for a day here.
Above ground, the park also offers hiking trails and natural bridges, so the visit need not be only underground. Walking the trails between cave stops lets you see the landscape the caves sit within.
Planning your visit
- Call the park on +1-606-286-4411 to check tour arrangements before you travel.
- Allow time for both a cave tour and a walk on the trails, since the two are the park's main draws.
- Wear sensible footwear for hiking and for the uneven ground found in cave passages.
Carter Caves suits visitors who enjoy natural landscapes, underground exploration and time outdoors. Families, hikers and anyone interested in geology will find a visit here a worthwhile day out in this part of Kentucky.