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Cascade Falls (Cascade Cave)

📍 Olive Hill, KY🥾 Trail length not published🎟 Paid guided cave tour required to see Cascade Falls (it is inside Cascade Cave); exact current tour price not published on the official park overview page

A 30-foot underground waterfall inside Cascade Cave, accessible only by paid guided tour.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

easy30 ft

Paid guided cave tour required to see Cascade Falls (it is inside Cascade Cave); exact current tour price not published on the official park overview page

Conditions

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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.

Flow / best time to visit (official)

Guided tours of Cascade Cave are offered year-round daily except a few days around the Christmas holiday, per official park page

Our take

Cascade Falls is a 30-foot underground waterfall located inside Cascade Cave at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Carter County. Unlike most Kentucky waterfalls, this one can only be seen as part of a paid guided cave tour. The park offers tours year-round daily except for a few days around the Christmas holiday.

The falls are a feature of the cave’s interior geology, making this a unique experience for visitors who want to combine cave exploration with waterfall viewing. The tours are the only way to access the falls, so plan for the time and cost of a guided tour rather than a hiking expedition.

Carter Caves State Resort Park offers other facilities and activities beyond the cave tours, so it’s possible to spend a full day at the park. Contact the park directly or check the official Kentucky State Parks website for current tour pricing and reservation information.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Tours offered year-round daily except a few days around Christmas.

Who it suits

Good for

  • cave exploration
  • guided tours
  • unique waterfall viewing

Skip it if

You prefer self-guided or free waterfall access.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Cascade Falls (Cascade Cave)?

Paid guided cave tour required to see Cascade Falls (it is inside Cascade Cave); exact current tour price not published on the official park overview page

How do I get to Cascade Falls (Cascade Cave)?

The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.

Cascade Falls (Cascade Cave) in Kentucky State Resort Parks

We track 3 waterfalls in Kentucky State Resort Parks.

Other waterfalls near Olive Hill

There is 1 other waterfall we track in Carter. All Kentucky State Resort Parks waterfalls →

Quick facts

Height30 ft
TrailNot published
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitPaid guided cave tour required to see Cascade Falls (it is inside Cascade Cave); exact current tour price not published on the official park overview page
Managing agencyKentucky State Parks — Carter Caves State Resort Park
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyCarter
RegionKentucky State Resort Parks
Official pageView source ↗

Directions

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Source

parks.ky.gov

Facts from the official Kentucky State Parks page for Carter Caves State Resort Park, checked 2026-09-04: 'Cascade Cave with a 30-foot underground waterfall.' No closures noted.

Checked September 2026.