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Address and Phone:
91 Bartlett Park Rd
Cumberland Gap, TN 40965

Email: cuga_superintendent@nps.gov
Phone: (606) 248-2817

Admission Rates:
No entry fee; please call for camping and guided tour rates.

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Dates Closed:
Christmas

Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

City: Cumberland Gap, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East

The park is rich in American Indian, early pioneer and Civil War history, plus offers 70 miles of trails, tours of the historic Hensley Settlement, cave tours and camping. Visitor Center includes museum, dramatic films, craft sales and bookstore.

Cumberland Gap is one of the most important passages through the Appalachian Mountains, permitting passage between East Kentucky and Tennessee. The park contains remnants of Civil War era iron furnace and fortifications of both Union and Confederate forces.

For the birdwatcher, the park is home to Ring-billed Gull, Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Wild Turkey, Northern Bobwhite, Ruffed Grouse, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Osprey, and the Bald Eagle to name just a few.





Hwy. 25 E. at Tri-State (TN-KY-VA) connection.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

White Lightning Trail

Cumberland Gap General Store

East Tennessee Crossing Scenic Byway

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Ramada Inn

Lakeside Campground

Norris Lake Rentals

Tazewell Motor Lodge

Upcoming events

Date: May 18, 2012 - May 19, 2012
International Biscuit Festival
Location: Knoxville, TN

Date: May 19, 2012
Lightening Bug Tour
Location: Clinton, TN

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