Kentucky Department of Parks

Carter Caves State Resort ParkBeneath the forested hills of this resort, nature has hidden more than 20 twisting caverns, where you'll discover a 30-foot underground waterfall, and many more surprises!

Directions

From I-64 east. Take exit #161 (Olive Hill exit). Turn left off the exit onto US 60 east. Go approximately 2 miles and turn left on KY 182 north. Park entrance is 3 miles from the left turn onto KY 182 north.

From I-64 west. Take exit #161 (Second Olive Hill exit).Turn right off the exit onto US 60 east. Go approximately 2 miles and turn left on KY 182 north. Park entrance is 3 miles from the left turn onto KY 182 north.

From Cincinnati: Take 275 east to the Wilder exit. You are now on the AA highway (Rt. 9). Follow the AA through Maysville and Vanceburg . At Vanceburg you will go through 2 caution lights, several miles out of Vanceburg you will see another set of caution lights. Turn right onto South 9. (You are still on the AA highway) Follow South 9 for 12 miles to another set of caution lights, turn right onto Rt. 7 & Rt. 2. Follow Rt. 7 to Carter City, turn left onto Rt. 2. Follow Rt. 2 to Rt. 182. Follow Route 182 to the park entrance. The park entrance is on the right at the bottom of a long curvy hill. Drive Time: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

Facility Maps

Facility Map (pdf file)
Campground Map (pdf file)

Interactive Map

Explore Carter Caves State Resort Park with our interactive GIS map on the Kentucky Geography Network!

Google Maps

Directions and Maps: Google Directions
Google Earth: Google Earth application download.  Required to view Parks Google Earth Map.

More Information

Contact Information

Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164-9032
Telephone: 606-286-4411
Toll-Free: 800-325-0059
Park Manager: John Jordan

Louis Caveland Lodge Coordinates:

  • Latitude(N): 38.369017
  • Longitude(W): -83.123718