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 75.00 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 at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

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.

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.

Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Sep 12, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

room ok ,needed updates ,unpainted areas on doors and frames, toilet was so small looked like a kids ,very hard for older people to get off of, also was loose and rocked, bathroom door would not shut. Food in the dining room below average. salad and fried fish very good. staff was friendly and great. Beautiful wooded areas and walking trails. Have stayed in almost all of kys. state resort parks. It had been awhile. Sorry to see them run down. Food used to be excellent in all that I visited. Service still great.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Aug 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location. Lots of activities.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Aug 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Trails begin at the lodge to see caves or natural bridges

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Aug 29, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

braden

Aug 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Aug 26, 2025

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 park offers really cool tours inside of caves. This one was a nighttime dark cave tour.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Aug 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room was very clean n big.. The whole staff was really polite and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Aug 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie

Aug 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is an older property with all the charm you would expect. They have done a great job of upkeep, providing clean and comfortable rooms while still mixing in the feel of a cabin. Relaxing, safe, and beautiful. Will stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simple

Aug 18, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Aug 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Aug 14, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

The bed and pillows were comfortable and the room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The lodge food was ok. The overall feeling was that the place was in need of an upgrade. It was just not what we were expecting so we left early.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The trails were amazing. We only did the X Cave because the 4 yr old not sure he liked it. There was so much to do. Putt putt, trails, the pool caves, watching the wildlife not be afraid to show theirself. Within 15 min at the resort deer were appearing at the back side off our balcony. Squirrels, racoons the birds were bright and vibrant. Amazing trip all together.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Aug 2, 2025

Great place. Just outdated. Food service was average and very slow.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place will stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcia

Aug 1, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Couldn’t sleep as the bed was so uncomfortable. The pillows were hard and the sheets didn’t even smell clean. The entire place needs updated.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place was perfect for our stay to explore Carter caves state park! We were looking for something close and convenient to hit the trails and this place was it! You stay in the center of all the trails so we were able to very easily access all of them! Staff was wonderful, very kind and helpful. The rooms were very pleasant to stay in as well. I will for sure be coming back in the future 👍

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi

Jul 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed siting on the balcony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Requested a room on upper level, they made it happen! Clean, quiet, nice little deck. Close to everything at Carter caves. Swimming pool included with stay! Kids and I are having a blast. Only complaint is that the Toilet seat could use replacing. Very very old.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Jul 21, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

anita

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Absolutely love everything, the hiking, the caves, swimming, fishing, friendly staff, the rooms were comfortable and clean. Only downfall were rooms above, could hear every step made across floor and walkway. Buffet was amazing, Prices are absolutely great for a vacation to beautiful scenery. I would recommend to all. Will definitely be going back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adeline

Jul 18, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Jul 18, 2025

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

Heather

Jul 17, 2025

Loved the lodge and the buffet. Would stay again when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cylenna

Jul 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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