It’s no secret that Kentucky is a beautiful state. People flock to areas like the Red River Gorge, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, the Land Between the Lakes, and Mammoth Cave National Park to get outside and reconnect with nature. All of these places are in fact gorgeous, but if you’re looking for someplace that’s not as crowded, but has equally stunning views, then check out Kingdom Come State Park. This small park is surrounded by larger and more popular parks like Pine Mountain State Resort Park and Breaks Interstate Park, so it is often overlooked. You’ll feel like you’ve stumbled upon Kentucky’s best kept secret.
Kingdom Come State Park is located in eastern Kentucky, just outside the town of Cumberland.
Google Maps The park is named after a popular Civil War novel called “The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come” by John Fox, Jr.
The park is located in the crest of Pine Mountain, and has an elevation of 2,700 feet, which is the highest for any park in Kentucky. For some stunning views of the surrounding vistas, you can visit one of the eight scenic overlooks in the park.
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About 16 miles away from Kingdom Come State Park is Black Mountain, which is the tallest peak in Kentucky at 4,150 feet.
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Kingdom Come State Park offers 1,283 acres of land that has remained largely untouched. It’s a great place to hike and camp, especially if you want to avoid the crowds. However, be on the lookout for the wildlife that live in the area.
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The eight overlooks are the best part of the park.
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You’ll have incredible panoramic views of the mountainous landscape around you.
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Besides the overlooks, Kingdom Come State Park has several interesting rock formations that are worth a visit. One of these is Log Rock, which looks like a fallen tree.
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Raven’s Rock is sandstone outcropping that extends 290 feet into the air at a 45 degree angle.
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The park also has a natural sandstone arch to explore.
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The next time you decide to plan a hiking or camping trip, why not explore a new corner of Kentucky and check out Kingdom Come State Park?
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Has anyone explored this park before? What were your thoughts?
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The park is named after a popular Civil War novel called “The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come” by John Fox, Jr.
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