Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

KY,TN,VA

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Park Alerts (3)

Water Unavailable at Hensley Settlement: Water is temporarily unavailable at Hensley Settlement.

Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway: Work to replace the Little Yellow Creek Bridge on Bartlett Park Road has begun. Bartlett Park remains open and accessible, but visitors will see and hear construction activities. The road and areas so...

Bartlett Park Restrooms Closed: The restrooms at Bartlett Park are closed until further notice due to damage from a large fallen tree.

About Cumberland Gap National Historical 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. Explore a cave, see Hensley Settlement, or camp under the stars.

Come find your connection to Cumberland Gap.

Things To Do

4-5 Hours

Hensley Settlement Tours

Guided Tours of Hensley Settlement

Available Activities

Biking

Camping

Backcountry Camping

Caving

Guided Tours

Hiking

Backcountry Hiking

Wildlife Watching

Park Film

Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store

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. Temperatures usually range in the 30s and 40s.

Weather can sometimes be unpredictable, especially at higher elevations.

Getting There

By Plane The closest major airport is located in Knoxville, Tennessee approximately 85 miles away. Flights can also be made into Lexington, Kentucky approximately 130 miles away. By Car The park entrance is located on Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro Kentucky.

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Hours

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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.