State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park is a state resort park in Kentucky, United States, covering 2,300 acres (931 ha), established in 1926.
Photo: Ken Thomas via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | State Resort Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Powell County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 2,300 acres (931 ha) |
| Established | 1926 |
| Coordinates | 37.7775° N, 83.6936° 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 Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park is a public recreation area located along the Middle Fork of the Red River, two miles south of the unincorporated community of Slade, in Powell and Wolfe counties, Kentucky, United States. The state park lies adjacent to the Red River Gorge geologic area and is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. Its namesake natural bridge is the centerpiece of the park. The natural sandstone arch spans 78 feet (24 m) and is 65 feet (20 m) high. The natural process of weathering formed the arch over millions of years.
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 · 102.5 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 114.5 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 136.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Natural Bridge State Resort Park?
Natural Bridge State Resort Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.7775° N, 83.6936° W).
When was Natural Bridge State Resort Park established?
Natural Bridge State Resort Park was established in 1926, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Natural Bridge State Resort Park?
Natural Bridge State Resort Park covers 2,300 acres (931 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/Natural_Bridge_State_Resort_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).