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Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164
State park🪢 Leash required
945 acres · 26 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
1,410 reviews
Olive Hill's 945-acre Carter Caves State Resort Park offers 26 miles of shaded surface trails with water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for leashed dogs.
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- Park
- Carter Caves State Resort Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Olive Hill, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.3711, -83.1208
- Size
- 945 acres
- Trail miles
- 26
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,410 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 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™
7.8/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,410 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 945 acres of room
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Dog policy
945-acre park with 20+ caves. Leashed dogs on 26 miles of surface trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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