Parks Near Lexington, Kentucky
Heart of horse country, Lexington offers access to Appalachian wilderness, cave systems, and scenic river gorges.
Popular Parks Near Lexington
Red River Gorge
55 miles from Lexington
4.8
National Forest
Highlights:
- Natural arches
- Rock climbing
- Hiking
Mammoth Cave National Park
110 miles from Lexington
4.8
National Park
Highlights:
- World's longest cave
- Cave tours
- Surface trails
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
60 miles from Lexington
4.6
State Park
Highlights:
- Natural sandstone arch
- Sky lift
- Hiking
Popular Activities
- Rock climbing
- Cave tours
- Hiking
- Camping
- Horseback riding
Best Times to Visit
- Fall (October)
- Spring (April-May)
- Summer for caves
Driving Tips
- Red River Gorge weekends are crowded
- Book cave tours in advance
- Mountain Parkway is scenic route to Red River
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