You will be charmed by the skilled craftsmanship of stone and wood throughout Herndon J. Evans Lodge. Two lobbies have stone fireplaces for cozy visits with friends. Each of the 30 rooms has a private patio or balcony to enjoy the mountain views. Open year-round. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Check-out by noon, Eastern Time. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).
High speed wireless internet service available at the lodge.
Enjoy rustic charm in one or two-bedroom cottages. The nine one-bedroom log cabins have stone fireplaces and private decks. The eleven two-bedroom cottages have porches or decks surrounded by woodland settings. Grills are furnished for the cabins and cottages. Cottages are available by late afternoon. Check-out by 11:00 AM, Eastern Time. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).
The atmosphere of the restaurant is one of engaging serenity and gentle seclusion. Seating is available for 125 people with good viewing from every location. A private dining area seats 25 people. With a new menu and a wider variety of items, you will enjoy your meal while overlooking spectacular mountain scenery. Views of the mountains change throughout the day - from breakfast with mist-shrouded peaks to dinner with spectacular sunsets. As a supporter of Kentucky Proud program we utilize locally grown meats and produce when available.
Golf
This resort is home of the championship 18-hole golf course Wasioto Winds Golf Course (pronounced Wah-see-OH-tuh, means Valley of the Deer), ranked by Golf Digest as the fourth Best New Affordable Public Golf Course in the nation in January 2004. Designed by Michael Hurdzan, Ph.D., it is a links-style course in a valley between two mountains. Other course features include wide car paths, a practice range, two practice putting greens, and an indoor-use training center. Eighteen-hole Golf packages are offered year-round.
For more information, call the pro shop at 606-337-1066 or 1-800-814-8002.
Enjoy year-round, interpretive programs on native plants, animals, and local history under the direction of a full-time naturalist. Daily summer recreational activities are conducted by seasonal recreation staff.
Nature Center interior
The miniature golf course offers fun for the entire family! Open April 1 - October 31. Fee charged per round.
A 180-print collection produced by world-famous wildlife artist Ray Harm is on permanent display throughout Evans lodge, restaurant, and convention center.
Kentucky Journalist Herndon J. Evans donated the first Harm prints in 1969. The completed collection, representing 30 years of work, was dedicated in the late 1990s.
Ray Harm lived with his family in the area around Pine Mountain in the late 1960s through the 1970s.
Pine Mountain is a hiker’s paradise with 15 miles of self-guided trails. View Trail Information. Hike to Chained Rock, the Hemlock Garden or various other trails with names like Honeymoon Falls, Rock Hotel, and Living Stairway. The new Pine Mountain Trail, will pass near the park when completed. For more info, visit www.pinemountaintrail.com.
Hemlock Garden
Cool off with a dip in our new pool (completely A.D.A.-accessible)! The swimming pool adjacent to the lodge, is for the exclusive use of overnight park guests. Seasonal.
Children's Pool with waterfall
Picnicking & Playgrounds
Tables, shelters, grills, and rest rooms are located near Laurel Cove. Playgrounds are located throughout the park. Shelters are available for rental up to three years in advance.
Gift Shop
The gift shop offers the best selection of books on this area featuring the wilderness gap. It also features a variety of Kentucky made candies, sauces, honey and jellies.