Great Hike. We had lots of run on this trail and reaching the Devils Bathtub…read moreTake the plunge and jump in it play in the water.

Strenuous hike with multiple creek crossings. Be mindful of your steps as you trek over roots &…read morerocks. A stellar experience the whole way. Please carry trash out. It's a very special place. Plan to spend the day, it's worth immersion in the whole environment.

Super neat drive through. Expect for your car to get dirty and the need to vacuum it from the feed…read more We had a ton of fun, pretty lengthy drive through. The walk through portion is a nice addition as well.

Well I do have to address the issue with the cost as I see someone left a 2 star review because of…read morethe pricing. I definitely think that $21 a person is extreme especially since minimum wage is $7.50. So this is kind of a tourist trap. But they should definitely do something about the pricing. I understand that they have to feed the animals but a lot of people would look ar the price and leave. Was 3 of us and Ive been to others like this in Montana with Bears and another wildlife one.... but prices were better. So you park and pay and can buy a pail of feed for $5 then drive the property. You can go more than once if you want. The first 1/3 had no animals, so not sure where they were hiding or if there were any in that area. You take your time because some animals want to walk right in front of your car and wont move. One donkey was a smart cookie, he kept walking beside our car as we were moving slowly, then he went and stood in front of the vehicle, we slowly started backing up thinking he would move if we moved... he ran to the back of the vehicle.... lil twerp. Cute animals.... cows, zebra, buffalo and donkies were all hanging out in the same area.

5 stars for Lilley Cornett woods and guide Robert Brown…read more We took the long walk and were delighted by the variety of trees, understory and vegetation. We were happy to have good weather (end of September) because we climbed a lot during the first half of the hike and were surprised that it seemed more difficult to climb down. The trail looked and felt like a game trail but was not too steep in any area. We were grateful for the restrooms and water fountain at the education center. The roads near the woods are surprisingly good in this remote location. It would be hard to find without a GPS and there is little to no Internet signal in the woods. Robert Brown is a superlative guide. He sets a pace matched to his group and is comfortable to spend a few hours with. He talks about specific trees and can identify any plant of interest. He is a native of Letcher County (home of the woods) and placed the history of the woods in historical and social context. He leads hikes year-round (not the idea you get from the Internet) and his narration reflected his love of the woods. There is no charge for the guided hike. Imagine that! There is no charge for a 6-hour guided hike in an old growth forest with an interesting history of generosity by a local family. Much thanks to Eastern Kentucky University stewards of the woods and to Robert Brown who earned our praise. We were pleased to press on him a generous tip. Be sure to make your reservation and bring the recommended items.

It is on the backroads and not much to see but the visiting center is super inviting and…read moreinteresting. The people who work there really care about the place.

We stayed at Carr Creek State Park Campground for 3 days at $25/day. Some map apps may shows this…read morecampground as Littcarr Campground. As with any Kentucky State Park campground; we can either choose AAA discount, or 2nd day half off. We found this campground on our way to Red River Gorge. What caught our eyes was the deep lake and tall mountain surrounding the campground. Our site#31 has very good shade and little farther to comfort station than we normally wanted, but the site was spacious and plenty of privacy. Our site was half paved and half graveled, but fairly leveled. WiFi is none existence and LTE/3G barely worked. OTA TV has 6 digital channels. Power pedestal and water hookup were in convenient spots. Park staff was very gracious and helpful; point out the best sites, available discounts, etc. Marina for kayak access to Carr Fork Lake about 1 mile east of HWY15 from campground. Swimming beach access by walking down the flagstone steps. Although it was closed for the season, nonetheless, we saw family still enjoy the lake down there. Bathroom with showers and toilets were outdated and needs serious scrubbing. Not whole lot of things to see or around this area, more like a relax pad before continuing on our way.

Land truly worthy of the protection of the National Park system, you get 85 miles of hiking trails…read more 37 square miles of mostly wilderness, and the landscape is awesome. That said, I'm going to complain lightly about a few things anyway. First, the real reason for the park is a story of European conquest -- the great westward expansion of the colonists through the gap and into Virginia and Tennessee territory. While we have more spectacular Appalachian parks in Great Smoky Mountain NP, New River Gorge, and Shenandoah, this one is really here for that historical aspect. (The gap of course was also used by big game as well as trappers and traders, of course.) So for those of us who really just want to enjoy the mountains, this isn't really the top destination, but it will certainly do. Then there is the general problem of understaffing and weak resourcing. We found trails near the town of Cumberland Gap to be well-maintained, but they also clearly have a massive problem of spreading kudzu. I'm not seeing that likely to change if we don't better resource that effort. Support of the parks is a federal line item, and the postwar consensus to do so is a thing of the past. Also worth noting -- lodging options are limited here. We stayed instead at Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Kentucky, which has a very good lodge and some very charming old cabins and cottages. (I didn't look carefully at campground options, but I know those exist too.)

7/26/26 My husband…read moreand I like to take a cave trip every year for our anniversary. This year, we traveled from Ohio to the Bristol area. Gap Cave was a great stop for the way back home. I will admit that we originally did not go in with high expectations. We saw the $8 price tag and thought that meant this cave must be underwhelming with the price being THAT low compared to all other tours that we have been on. Gap Cave was the 29th cave/cavern that we have visited in the US. When I tell you that we were pleasantly surprised, that is the understatement of the century. We loved the experience of getting to use the flashlights to light our own path while in the cave. The hike to the cave itself is super beautiful. Our tour guides(Lucas, Dylan, and Mackenzie) were amazing. You could see all of their enthusiasm for their job which is always great to see! Gap Cavern has an amazing amount of formations. We enjoyed our tour here more than the Domes and Dripstones tour at Mammoth Cave. The visitors center of Cumberland Gap National Park was also super nice! The employees and rangers were so friendly and kind! We highly recommend making this stop!

I have went to this park since I was a child and even when I go now it's very nostalgic for me it…read morefeels like a family environment where if you have stayed on the campground or in a campsite in a camper more than likely you have made friends there and will see them back there too. Lots of different things to checkout but you can take your time and soak nature in.

Wow, what a beautiful place!! Even the drive in is impressive! Stop by the Towers Overlook for an…read moreamazing view of the Breaks! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Believe them when they say they are strenuous, though! The Bottom of the Breaks Trail is stunning, but it's quite a trek! The lodge is set up hotel style, and the Dogwood Lodge is pet friendly! I saw an elk and so many deer! Hit all the overlooks, hike the trails, eat at the restaurant, and stay somewhere in this gorgeous park! There's a lake and nearby rivers if you are a boater or a paddler!

I have lived in Perry County all my life , as a teenager and now as a mother, grandmother I can see…read morethat Perry County Park has grown in a lot of ways that is good but as far as where our children play I'm so disappointed in the play equipment, it needs to be updated so bad, there's nothing for preteen children to do. Nothing for our babies to play with or ride. The playground area needs to be updated to foam, I have been to other Park's and they have so much more for children of all ages. *

Nice place to take a walk and spend some time with family. Good selection of trails to choose from.read more

This small park has a small parking area and you'll be able to spot it as it also has FIVE…read morehistorical marker signs posted. Carter Musical Family, the "First Family of Country Music." John P. McConnell (1866-1941), founding President of nearby Radford University. Moccasin Gap, the main train between Cherokee territory to the south and Shawnee lands in present-day Ohio. First Court of Scott County Donelson's Indian Line, denoting a treaty in 1770 and a line from ingsport to the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers, now in West Virginia. There are a couple of picnic tables and a gazebo with displays of some local attractions. [Review 13453 overall, 772 of 2020.]

Had the best time! The trails were very kid friendly and the waterfall was beautiful!read more

Very good place to camp and have events. Spacious, clean and all around very well kept.read more