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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a cave, see Hensley Settlement, or camp under the stars. Come find your connection to Cumberland Gap.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=36.6895&b_tl_lng=-83.7871&b_br_lat=36.5482&b_br_lng=-83.4243","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Cumberland%20Gap%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"cover":{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C87BB9F-1DD8-B71B-0B03EA00319ED876.jpg","title":"Hensley Settlement","alt":"Hensley Settlement","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm","tier":1,"source":"National Park Service"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C87BB9F-1DD8-B71B-0B03EA00319ED876.jpg","title":"Hensley Settlement","alt":"Hensley Settlement","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm","source":"National Park Service","cover":true},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C87BA5D-1DD8-B71B-0B9E79FC9A030567.jpg","title":"Mountain View","alt":"View from the Pinnacle Overlook","caption":"View from the Pinnacle Overlook","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C87BE0E-1DD8-B71B-0B74E3953C7C83EF.jpg","title":"Hiker in Sand Cave","alt":"Sand Cave","caption":"Sand Cave is a massive sandstone rockshelter found in the backcountry","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C87B8D9-1DD8-B71B-0B67040F789E2506.jpg","title":"Gap Cave","alt":"Cleopatra's Pool in the Gap Cave","caption":"Cleopatra's Pool is located deep in the Gap Cave","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Biking","Camping","Backcountry Camping","Caving","Guided Tours","Hiking","Backcountry Hiking","Wildlife Watching","Park Film","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Arts","Photography","Colonization and Settlement","Explorers and Expeditions","Farming and Agriculture","Migrations","Native American Heritage","Wars and Conflicts","Civil War","Westward Expansion","Animals","Birds","Fish","Caves, Caverns and Karst","Forests and Woodlands","Geology","Mountains","River and Riparian","Rock Landscapes and Features","Scenic Views","Trails"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Cumberland Gap National Historical Park","description":"The park is open 24 hours a day to pedestrian and cyclist, weather permitting. Some services and facilities have separate hours, however; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-27","end":"2026-11-27","hours":{}},{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{}}]}],"directions":"By Plane The closest major airport is located in Knoxville, Tennessee approximately 85 miles away. Flights can also be made into Lexington, Kentucky approximately 130 miles away. By Car The park entrance is located on Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro Kentucky.","weatherInfo":"Summers at Cumberland Gap are hot and humid, with temperatures commonly in the mid to upper 90s. Winters are generally mild with rain and some periods of snow January through March. Temperatures usually range in the 30s and 40s. Weather can sometimes be unpredictable, especially at higher elevations.","contacts":{"phone":"6062482817","email":"cuga_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center","description":"The Visitor Center features exhibits, a gift shop, and a short park film. See a Civil War-era cannon, explore the garden and picnic areas, and enjoy the accessible Fitness Trail. Maps, park info, and snacks are also available.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/visitorcenter.htm","lat":36.602737100452515,"lon":-83.69530389977439},{"name":"Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station","description":"The Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station is your go-to spot for park information. Pick up brochures, maps, and other helpful resources, and get expert guidance from our park staff, ready to answer any park related questions you may have. This location is operated on a flexible schedule, so please check ahead to see if it is open prior to visiting.","url":"","lat":36.601864176024876,"lon":-83.66001427173615}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Wilderness Road Campground","description":"This 150-site campground is located approximately 3 miles from the park visitor center off of Highway 58 in Virginia. 20-, 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups are available at 43 of the sites. Hot showers and potable water are located in the comfort stations. Camping rigs up to 50 feet can be accommodated at some sites. Sites are accessed through paved loop roads. Most of the sites require backing in with the exception of one pull through site.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258617","sites":150}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"andrew-johnson-national-historic-site","km":87},{"slug":"daniel-boone-national-forest","km":90},{"slug":"big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area","km":95},{"slug":"obed-wild-and-scenic-river","km":106},{"slug":"mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument","km":112},{"slug":"great-smoky-mountains-national-park","km":114}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=cuga"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Temporary Rolling Roadblocks on Pinnacle Road","text":"Park staff will conduct rolling roadblocks along Pinnacle Road to remove fallen leaves from the roadway. Visitors may experience temporary traffic delays while crews work. Leaf removal will continue as needed to help keep the road safe while maintaining visitor access. Please use caution and allow extra travel time.","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-02 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-B4E1D566-7261-4427-87F1-63AD9492570C"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/cumberland-gap-national-historical-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/cumberland-gap-national-historical-park.geojson"}