Carter Caves Campground
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
state park in Kentucky, USA
Saltpeter Cave, in Carter Caves State Resort Park near Olive Hill, Kentucky. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It has also been known as Swingle's Cave and as Swindell's Cave. It is a limestone cave with 3.05 kilometres (1.90 mi) of measured length. It has served as a saltpeter, or niter, mine, by the early 1800s. It has been believed, by local tradition, that n
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
- Omm
Speedway
⛽ Fuel
BP- Fuel station
Marathon
🍽️ Food & drink
McDonald's
Subway
DQ Grill & Chill
➕ Medical
Walgreens
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Basketball
🏧 ATM & bank
- Bank
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How much does it cost to camp at Carter Caves Campground?
The posted price is 22 USD.
Who runs Carter Caves Campground?
Carter Caves Campground is operated by Kentucky State Parks.
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