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National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 1 campground and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
KentuckyTennesseeVirginia National Historical Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
1
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Hensley Settlement Tours
Guided Tours of Hensley Settlement
4-5 Hours Summer, Fall Reservation required Fee applies
Activities the NPS lists for Cumberland Gap.
BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCavingGuided ToursHikingBackcountry HikingWildlife WatchingPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
The park is open 24 hours a day to pedestrian and cyclist, weather permitting. Some services and facilities have separate hours, however; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
Weather: Summers at Cumberland Gap are hot and humid, with temperatures commonly in the mid to upper 90s. Winters are generally mild with rain and some periods of snow January through March.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 6062482817
- [email protected]
- Address
- 100 Pinnacle View Rd., Middlesboro, KY 40965
- Coordinates
- 36.6250, -83.6114· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:00PM | 6062482817 | Yes |
| Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station | Daily: Closed | (606) 248-2817 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Road Campground | 150 | 150 | 0 | No | $24 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Nearest other NPS sites
Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.