State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park is a state resort park in Kentucky, United States, covering 1,600 acres (647 ha), established in 1946.
State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Resort Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Carter County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 1,600 acres (647 ha) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Coordinates | 38.3740° N, 83.1221° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Carter Caves State Resort Park
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 (59 ha) 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 95.5 miles away
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) · Columbus, United States · 112.9 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 142.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Carter Caves State Resort Park is in Kentucky, United States (38.3740° N, 83.1221° W).
When was Carter Caves State Resort Park established?
Carter Caves State Resort Park was established in 1946, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Carter Caves State Resort Park covers 1,600 acres (647 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_Caves_State_Resort_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).