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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
Outdoor enthusiasts can spend the day hiking scenic trails or paddleboarding on the water before enjoying a family meal and cooling off at the refreshing pool

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Carter Caves State Resort Park offers adventure in Kentucky's natural landscape. Enjoy mini golf, hiking, biking, paddling, and a seasonal pool with WiFi. Families love the playground and laundry facilities. Tierney's Cavern restaurant serves American dishes.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 4 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

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  • 1 bedroom
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Resort Park is in the mountains and in a state park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns and Carter Caves State Park. Visit our Olive Hill travel guide
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344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164

What's nearby

  • Step Into The Light. Cave exit leads to a stairway encased in light. Carter Caves State Park. Olive Hill, Kentucky.
    Carter Caves State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Grayson Lake State Park
    Grayson Lake State Park
    33 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Cave Run Lake
    Cave Run Lake
    48 min drive - 50.8 miles
  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    19 min drive
  • McDonald's
    18 min drive
  • Clarks Pump N Shop
    14 min drive
  • Walkers
    19 min drive
  • Subway
    17 min drive

About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Family-friendly hotel near Carter Caves State Park
Located close to Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns, Carter Caves State Resort Park provides mini golf, a playground, and a restaurant. Adventurous travelers may like the canoeing, basketball, and fishing at this hotel. Enjoy onsite activities like rock climbing, hiking/biking, and horseback riding. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Tierney's Cavern

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Spelunking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to May 21:
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 26 to September 04
Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM

Property is also known as

Carter Caves Resort
Carter Caves State Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Hotel
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Carter Caves State
Olive Hill Carter Caves Resort
Carter Caves State Hotel Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Hotel Olive Hill

Frequently asked questions

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–7 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 to May 21.

Is Carter Caves State Resort Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carter Caves State Resort Park located?

This family-friendly Olive Hill hotel is located in a state park, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns and Carter Caves State Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 715 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful locatio in a serene environment. Definitel plan to return when we have more time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parked safely near our door. Very friendly staff. Comfortable bed and all we needed for restful one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, great value for the money. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

J L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was similar to homemade and costs was less than Fastfood....Kudos
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great. Lots to do with visiting the caves and hiking. The price was very reasonable as well. Son looking at going to college at Kentucky Cristian so will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The back porch was a nice spot to relax, watch the rain, and look out into the forest. The bed was pretty comfortable and surprisingly, the tv had a wide range of channels. The breakfast down at the restaurant was amazing on Sunday! Got the buffet, and I’m telling ya, those biscuits… they are soooo good. Coffee was great as well. Also, they have about 3 or 4 smashed penny machines, so bring all your change for that! Carter caves feels like my home away from home, and I love everything about it,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages were clean and so comfortable, they had everything we needed. Staff were extremely accommodating and honestly seemed happy to work here. We went on 2 cave tours for cascade cave and x cave, both were amazing and i highly recommend especially for families with kids as my 6 and 8 year old loved the experiences
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was rustic and perfectly acceptable. The private balcony with a pretty woods view was very nice. The only unfortunate experience was the dining room service. They were understaffed with two new teenage servers who were also trying to manage a separate event, which resulted in us and other customers being neglected
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is excelent, check in was easiest of all hotels these past 6 months. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge, staff very friendly, wonderful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins are so cute and very well stocked. Everything was very clean and the staff went out of their way for any requests while being extremely friendly. My partner and I will absolutely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff at the desk was very friendly and the morning shift waitress was so nice as well as your evening waitress. We will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and thw room was vlean, comfortable and had plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and large. Staff is just fabulous. Very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, reasonably updated beautiful view off the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Denell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was clean. Dinning was good. We enjoyed the amenities of the state park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and the beds comfortable! The breakfast buffet was awesome! We were able to park in front of our room. All the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk was nice and courteous. The room was decent (and it had a fridge, which I wasn't expecting).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a 1950s or 60s building. So with that in mind, it was a very nice place to stay. They have upgraded the rooms to provide modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV and things like that. My only complaint would be with the property manager, who was going to charge us $3 to have two chairs in our room. I unhappily approved paying for one chair and complained that for a resort park that was going to have two adults in the room there should be no charge. When I got to the property, there were actually two chairs on the balcony so I did not understand charging anything. I brought this to the front desk‘s attention and they removed the charge. The biggest draw is of course, being in Carter Caves State Resort Park. The nature is fabulous. We would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is super friendly, the location is really neat. The rooms are always clean, whenever I am in town visiting family I stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this park! Carter Caves has been a favorite yearly location for me and my family!
Plenty of hiking trails that are clearly marked and well maintained
The caves are beautiful
The park offers really cool tours inside of caves. This one was a nighttime dark cave tour.
Put-put glow golf was fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Lots of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025