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Carter Caves

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Bluegrass at the Caves

Come out to Bluegrass at The Caves hosted by Marty Raybon and Larry Cordle.

When: Friday, Oct. 4, 2013
Location: Campground
Time: 3:00 p.m.

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Lodging & Camping


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This beautiful fieldstone lodge offers 28 rooms with full amenities.

Each room features a private balcony or patio overlooking the surrounding woodlands. Rooms available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out by 11:00am, local time. A limited number of lodge rooms will be available for pets. High speed wireless internet service available at the lodge. Click here to review our lodging guidelines.

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Meetings


Beneath 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!

Click here to visit Carter Caves' Meeting site.

Tierney's Cavern


Tierney's Cavern Restaurant honors our most popular attraction, the caves and retired park Naturalist John Tierney. The restaurant seats 100 and accompanying the new name is a new menu that offers many appetizing selections.

As a supporter of Kentucky Proud program we utilize locally grown meats and produce when available. Our staff provides a friendly, warm atmosphere while giving professional service.

Restaurant Hours

Breakfast - 7am to 10am
Lunch - 11:30am to 2pm, 11:30 to 3pm Sunday only
Dinner - 5pm to 8pm

Cave Tours


The Carter County region has the highest concentration of caves to be found in any area of Kentucky. Two of the park’s caves offer guided tours year-round, Cascade Cave and X-Cave. Enjoy a subterranean adventure, created by nature over millions of years. Click here for additional cave tour information.

Late Winter Schedule Adobe PDF Document
March 7 - 29, 2013

Spring Schedule Adobe PDF Document
March 31 - May 24, 2013

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Through the dedicated work of our state park naturalists, Kentucky State Parks protect and preserve the natural beauty of Kentucky.

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Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
Phone: (606) 286-4411
Toll Free: (800) 325-0059
Email: chriso.perry@ky.gov
Park Manager: Chris Perry

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