Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cleopatra's Pool is located deep in the Gap Cave
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.
Map showing location of park.
A group of backcountry hikers walking in the woods.
Tourism to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Contributes $24,310,000 to Local Economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 729,249 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2024 spent $23,973,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,310,000.
Hensley Settlement
Photo by NPS Photo
View from the Pinnacle Overlook
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Pioneers
Photo by Harold Jerrell
Sand Cave
Photo by NPS Photo
Cleopatra's Pool in the Gap Cave
Photo by NPS Photo