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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
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
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  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds
  • Mountain view

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Mountain view

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Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly for a $30 fee)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly for a $30 fee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view
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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
Map
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 km
  • Fishing with my boy Cave Run Lake near Scott's Creek Marina
    Cave Run Lake
    46 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Morehead State University
    34 min drive - 54.5 km

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 fishing, canoeing, and horseback riding at this hotel. Enjoy onsite activities like basketball, rock climbing, and hiking/biking. 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • A reception hall, a vending machine, and a paddleboard on site
  • 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 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
Carter Caves State Resort Olive Hill
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.

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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. 422 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 683 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my service dog; everything is beautiful here! If you don’t get a cottage you have WiFi; and a small balcony out back! If you get a cottage from what desk clerk said no WiFi🌹
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

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

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Prices reasonable. Tours were excellent, park staff very friendly. Dinner ok. Room clean and comfortable, but we heard every move the people above us made. Everystep, every flush. Hiking was awesome, very few people were there. Overall really enjoyed our visit. Unhappy there is no recycling available. This seems important in a state park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Can tell they are short staffed in the dining room. We had one waitress who was awesome but she was by herself on a non buffet day and I could tell she was helping back in the kitchen too. Everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time coming with our dog but have visited years before. This was a perfect trip with our dog. Room was clean, friendly staff and great park to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely beautiful! Wonderfully helpful staff. The scenery is to die for. The rooms are very decent for the price and the dining area had a nice buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay,. Cassandra at the desk in the lodge was amazing!! I love this is part of the park, excellent pool, excellent restaurant. The people that work for the park were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area to walk and enjoy the outdoors. Walkable trails were available and a swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went out for a weekend family reunion. The hotel was clean, well lit parking and the staff were very friendly. The rooms were immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cave tours were great. Continental breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed siting on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Great park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025