Parks Near Louisville, Kentucky
Gateway to Kentucky's cave country and forested hills, Louisville offers access to the world's longest cave system and scenic river valleys.
Popular Parks Near Louisville
Mammoth Cave National Park
90 miles from Louisville
4.8
National Park
Highlights:
- World's longest cave
- Cave tours
- Forest trails
Red River Gorge
100 miles from Louisville
4.7
National Forest
Highlights:
- Natural arches
- Rock climbing
- Daniel Boone Forest
Bernheim Forest
25 miles from Louisville
4.5
Nature Preserve
Highlights:
- Forest giants
- Hiking trails
- Nature center
Popular Activities
- Cave exploration
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Camping
- Nature walks
Best Times to Visit
- Spring (April-May)
- Fall (September-October)
- Summer for caves
Driving Tips
- Book cave tours well in advance
- Red River Gorge roads are winding
- Cave temperature is 54°F year-round
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