9 National Park Service sites
Kentucky park guides
8 campgrounds inside the parks · 193 nearby · 7 free sites8 campgrounds inside the parks · 193 nearby · 7 free and dispersed sites
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Inside the parks8 campgroundsBig South Fork 5 · Mammoth Cave 2 · Cumberland Gap 1
Near the parks193 campgroundsWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Free and dispersed7 sitesWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Current alerts12 at 4 sitesAs of Sep 20, 2026 · nps.gov
Park guides in Kentucky 9
National River & Recreation Area5 alertsBig South Fork National River & Recreation AreaEncompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.5 in the park · 48 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby
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National ParkMammoth Cave National ParkRolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Region.2 in the park · 55 within 50 mi · 5 free nearby4 alerts
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National Historical ParkCumberland Gap National Historical ParkCumberland 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.1 in the park · 10 within 25 mi1 alert
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National BattlefieldFort Donelson National BattlefieldBrigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donelson elated the North, and stunned the South. Within days of the surrender, Clarksville and Nashville would fall into Union hands. Grant and his troops had created a pathway to victory for the Union.31 within 25 mi2 alerts
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National Historical ParkAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical ParkFor over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.29 within 25 mi
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National MonumentMill Springs Battlefield National MonumentThe US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importance to both sides of the fight.17 within 25 mi
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National MonumentCamp Nelson National MonumentThe US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops and a refugee camp for their families. It served as a shelter for civilians fleeing war and for enslaved people hoping to secure their freedom and aid in the destruction of slavery.9 within 25 mi
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