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Lost River Cave
2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
72 acres · 2 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
2,210 reviews
In Bowling Green's 72-acre Lost River Cave nature preserve, leashed dogs explore 2 miles of shaded trails with water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs are not allowed on cave boat tours.
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- Park
- Lost River Cave
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 36.9425, -86.4536
- Size
- 72 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.1/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
72-acre nature preserve with 2 miles of trails. Leashed dogs on trails (not cave boats).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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