National parks1
Visits in 2025 (all parks)660,734
No entrance fee1
OldestMammoth Cave (1941)
Kentucky has 1 national park.
The parks
| Park | Established | Area (acres) | Visits in 2025 | Entrance fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave | 1941 | 72,473 | 660,734 | No entrance fee |
Other National Park Service sites in Kentucky (8)
Beyond its national park, Kentucky has these Park Service sites:
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park: no entrance fee
- Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area: no entrance fee
- Camp Nelson National Monument: no entrance fee
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park: no entrance fee
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield: no entrance fee
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
- Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument: no entrance fee
- Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
Sources
- Wikipedia: List of national parks of the United States (area from NPS land resource data, 2025 recreation visits from NPS visitor statistics)
- National Park Service: Entrance Fees by Park
Sources last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are in Kentucky?
1: Mammoth Cave.
What is the most visited national park in Kentucky?
Mammoth Cave, with 660,734 recreation visits in 2025.