National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Best primary window for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
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National Park Sites in Kentucky
Kentucky has 1 national park on the official list of 63 (as of Oct 19, 2026) and 8 other National Park Service sites. National parks: Mammoth Cave National Park. The other sites include 2 national historic trails, 2 national historical parks, 2 national monuments (Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument), and 1 national battlefield.
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National parks in Kentucky
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National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork
Best primary window for Big South Fork: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Camp Nelson
Best primary window for Camp Nelson: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap
Best primary window for Cumberland Gap: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Battlefield
Fort Donelson
Best primary window for Fort Donelson: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark
Best primary window for Lewis & Clark: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Mammoth Cave
Best primary window for Mammoth Cave: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Mill Springs Battlefield
Best primary window for Mill Springs Battlefield: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
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National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Best primary window for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork
Best primary window for Big South Fork: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Camp Nelson
Best primary window for Camp Nelson: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap
Best primary window for Cumberland Gap: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Battlefield
Fort Donelson
Best primary window for Fort Donelson: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark
Best primary window for Lewis & Clark: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park
Mammoth Cave
Best primary window for Mammoth Cave: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Monument
Mill Springs Battlefield
Best primary window for Mill Springs Battlefield: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Trail Of Tears
Best primary window for Trail Of Tears: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
NPS designations in Kentucky
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