Carter Caves State Resort Park

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344 Caveland Dr., Olive Hill, KY 41164 United States
Near Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
Call to book 1-800-219-2797 by Res.ai
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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Carter Caves State Resort Park offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, fishing, rock climbing, and cave exploring.

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Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free self parking
Pets allowed
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4.0
18-Jun-2026
"Roomy had all the necessities"

Grandma, Granddaughters getaway. We all had a great time.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 08 to Wed Jun 10 2026 at a $173.95 average nightly rate.
4.0
28-Sep-2025
"Nice comfortable room nice people"

The room was large and comfortable

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 21 to Wed Sep 24 2025 at a $94.16 average nightly rate.
5.0
10-Sep-2025
"Had a great stay!"

Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Room was really nice and clean! Will definitely be back next year.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 08 to Thu Sep 11 2025 at a $83.96 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 10:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2017

Floors: 2

Rooms: 40

Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 40

Handicap Rooms: 2

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 3

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 10.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 5.0 Mi

Ownership: Commonwealth of Kentucky

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 10.24%

Total Misc Fees: $10.00 USD

Cancellation: If cancellation is…. Group Pays More than 90 days, less than 120 days prior to arrival date: Amount equal to 25% of the total anticipated revenue More than 60 days, less than 90 days prior to arrival date: Amount equal to 50% of total anticipated revenu

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Basketball on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Canoe on site
  • Cave exploring/spelunking on site
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Check Out: 10:00 AM
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Meeting rooms
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No elevators
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
  • Pets allowed
  • Picnic area
  • Playground on site
  • Private picnics
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Reception hall
  • Rock climbing on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tennis on site
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair accessible – no

Guest can dine at our onsite restaurant Tierney's Cavern. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest can choose from our menus, specials or buffet options. Buffet options are not available everyday. During our winter months hours of operation will vary. Our restaurant also provides catering options for meetings, weddings, conferences, reunions, parties, and other events in our meeting spaces, outdoor pavilions, and other local areas. *** CURRENTLY DUE TO COVID-19 WE NO LONGER ARE SERVING BUFFET*** PLEASE CONTACT TIERNEY'S CAVERN FOR NEW OPERATIONS AND HOURS *** RESTAURANT IS ON A TO GO ORDER BASIS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***

Carter Caves State Resort Park offers free parking to guests. Many of our parking spaces are directly in front of Lodge rooms. We also have 3 additional parking lots to accommodate day meeting/conference participants, as well are tour buses or school buses.

We offer free internet access to our Lodge guests and guest in our Lodge meeting areas. Currently our cottages do not have access to the internet.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Day 1

Breakfast Carter Caves Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Lunch Hillbilly Cafe - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite. Located 3 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Dinner The Rustic Grill - Enjoy a delicious meal at this cozy restaurant known for its farm-to-table cuisine. Located 2 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Activity Carter Caves State Resort Park - Explore the beautiful caves, hike the scenic trails, and enjoy various outdoor activities at this state park. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.

Day 2

Breakfast Carter Caves Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Lunch Hillbilly Cafe - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite. Located 3 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Dinner The Pines - Indulge in a fine dining experience at this elegant restaurant offering a diverse menu. Located 5 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Activity Carter Caves State Resort Park - Explore the beautiful caves, hike the scenic trails, and enjoy various outdoor activities at this state park. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.

Day 3

Breakfast Carter Caves Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Lunch Hillbilly Cafe - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite. Located 3 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Dinner The Rustic Grill - Enjoy a delicious meal at this cozy restaurant known for its farm-to-table cuisine. Located 2 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Activity Carter Caves State Resort Park - Explore the beautiful caves, hike the scenic trails, and enjoy various outdoor activities at this state park. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.

FAQs about Carter Caves State Resort Park

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 10:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Carter Caves State Resort Park have?

There are 40 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Guest can dine at our onsite restaurant Tierney's Cavern. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest can choose from our menus, specials or buffet options. Buffet options are not available everyday. During our winter months hours of operation will vary. Our restaurant also provides catering options for meetings, weddings, conferences, reunions, parties, and other events in our meeting spaces, outdoor pavilions, and other local areas. *** CURRENTLY DUE TO COVID-19 WE NO LONGER ARE SERVING BUFFET*** PLEASE CONTACT TIERNEY'S CAVERN FOR NEW OPERATIONS AND HOURS *** RESTAURANT IS ON A TO GO ORDER BASIS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***

What parking is available at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Carter Caves State Resort Park offers free parking to guests. Many of our parking spaces are directly in front of Lodge rooms. We also have 3 additional parking lots to accommodate day meeting/conference participants, as well are tour buses or school buses.

How much does internet cost?

We offer free internet access to our Lodge guests and guest in our Lodge meeting areas. Currently our cottages do not have access to the internet.

Is there a pool at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our outside Olympic size pool is operated Memorial Weekend through Labor Day.

Is Carter Caves State Resort Park pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. We are pet friendly. There is a $30/stay PET FEE if a guest chooses to bring a pet for 1 lodge room and $50/stay if a guest chooses to bring a pet for the cottage. At check in, a copy of the Pet Policy will be provided and a Pet Waiver will need to be signed and agreed to by the individual who utilizes this option. Individual guests will be responsible for damages or other maintenance required as a result of their housing any pets. Additional fees may be applicable to any guest found in violation of this policy.

Is there shuttle service at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Carter Caves State Park is within easy driving distance to two major airports. Blue Grass Airport a public airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Located among world-renowned horse farms and situated directly across from Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky. It has four major airline carriers: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. We are approximately 90 miles east of the airport. Tri-State Airport also known as Milton J. Ferguson Field, is a public airport in Huntington, West Virginia, near Ceredo and Kenova. It serves Huntington, West Virginia, Ashland, Kentucky, and Ironton, Ohio. It's airline carriers are Allegiant Air and American Eagle, one airline provides nationwide connecting service. We are approximately 40 miles west of the airport

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Carter Caves State Resort Park

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Carter Caves State Resort Park.

Feel free to use the Carter Caves State Resort Park meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Olive Hill event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

William Jason Fileds Meeting Facility
79 x 42 x 10 • 3024 sqft.
Banquet
250/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
176
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
126
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
73
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
86
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
73
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
25/--
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
325
Theater Layout
Reception
225
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
302
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
When it’s time to get down to business, Lewis Caveland Lodge offers two meeting spaces of equal size, the Grayson Room or Olive Hill Room, that can be combined to one large area, William Jason Fields Meeting Facility, to accommodate meetings or special events with 250 guests. The Fields Facility features meeting space that is convenient for guests to attend various functions such as weddings, receptions, conferences, banquets, meetings, and or other events. Our attentive staff and delicious menus will make a memorable difference for you next group event.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:-1
Power Outlets:17
Windows:5
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Olive Hill Room
36 x 42 x 10 • 1512 sqft.
Banquet
126/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
88
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
63
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
36
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
43
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
36
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
10/--
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
168
Theater Layout
Reception
151
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
151
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:-1
Power Outlets:9
Windows:4
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Grayson Room
36 x 42 x 10 • 1512 sqft.
Banquet
126/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
88
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
63
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
36
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
43
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
36
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
10/--
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
168
Theater Layout
Reception
151
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
151
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:-1
Power Outlets:8
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
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