Operating Hours & Seasons

Visitor center in spring with dogwood and redbud trees blooming
View of the visitor center in the spring with dogwood and redbud trees blooming.

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Start your park adventure at the visitor center. Chat with a ranger, visit the hands-on museum, pickup a park map, or purchase a book. The visitor center is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Park grounds and picnic areas are open daily.

The Pinnacle Overlook road may be closed due to inclement weather including ice, snow, high winds, and lightning.

Other roads, Wilderness Road campground, and the visitor center may also close due to extreme weather.


Last updated: February 2, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

91 Bartlett Park Road
Middlesboro, KY 40965

Phone:

606 248-2817

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