Carter Caves State Resort Park
| Carter Caves State Resort Park | |
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Visitor Center | |
Location in Kentucky Location in United States | |
| Type | Kentucky state park |
| Location | Carter County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38°22′26″N 83°07′20″W / 38.37389°N 83.12222°W |
| Area | 2,000 acres (810 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,040 feet (320 m) |
| Created | 1946 |
| Operated by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
| Open | March 1st to Nov 1st |
| Website | parks |
Carter Caves State Resort Park is located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States, along Tygarts Creek. It is formed by Carter Caves, and nearby Cascade Caves, which were added to the park in 1959. On December 16, 1981, 146 acres (59 ha) of the park were designated as nature preserves. Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserves were dedicated for the protection of the Indiana bat, mountain maple, and Canada yew, all endangered species.