Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia

Information See 1 current alert

Hensley Settlement
Photo: NPS Photo

Current alerts (1)

  • Information

    Trail Maintenance Underway Near Sand Cave

    Crews are using Ridge Trail from Hensley to Sand Cave Trail to complete trail work. Trails remain open; some sections may be muddy or messy.

Hours

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Standard hours: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Every day9:00AM - 4:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 27: Thanksgiving (closed)

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.

Visitor centers

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center

Standard hours: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
Every day9:00AM - 4:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

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.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center

Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station

Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station

Standard hours: Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station
Every dayClosed

The Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station operates on a flexible schedule. Check ahead to know when assistance and resources are available at this location.

Events in the next few days

About this 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.