Carter Caves State Resort Park

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Carter Caves State Resort Park is located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States, along Tygarts Creek. It is formed by Carter Caves, and nearby Cascade Caves, which were added to the park in 1959. On December 16, 1981, 146 acres of the park were designated as nature preserves. Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserves were dedicated for the protection of the Indiana bat, mountain maple, and Canada yew, all endangered species. ()

Created: 1946Coordinates: 38°22'26"N, 83°7'20"W

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Carter Caves State Resort Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Olive Hill, Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserves.

5.8 miSW
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Olive Hill
149 min walk • Olive Hill is a home rule-class city along Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,599 during the year 2010 U.S. Census.
1.4 miSE
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Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserves
35 min walk • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserves are two nature preserves totaling 146 acres located within the boundaries of Carter Caves State Resort Park in Carter County, Kentucky, United States.