Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
Facility · Kentucky ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 1,182 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
The Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center is located on U.S. Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro, Kentucky.
36.60274, -83.69530 · 36°36'9.9"N 83°41'43.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 69 | 57 | 47 |
| Low °F | 23 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 41 | 31 | 26 |
| Precip in | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 5.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center?
- No. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
- Wilderness Road Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grove 37.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station 2 mi · Visitor Center
- Redbird Wildlife Management Area 36.6 mi · Facility
- Grove Drive-in Campground 37.1 mi · Campground
- Grove Boat-In Campground 38 mi · Campground
- Laurel River Lake 38.3 mi · Facility
- Whitman Branch Shooting Range 39.6 mi · Facility
- London Ranger District 39.9 mi · Facility
- White Oak Boat-In Campground 39.9 mi · Campground
- Long Bend Fishing Site 40.4 mi · Facility
- Fishing Point 40.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (606) 248-2817
- Email cuga_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-10.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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