Kentucky Department of Parks

Pine Mountain State Resort ParkA spectacular mountaintop wonderland overlooking the Kentucky Ridge State Forest, became Kentucky’s first state park in 1924.

Herndon J. Evans Lodge

You will be charmed by the skilled craftsmanship of stone and wood throughout Herndon J. Evans Lodge. Two lobbies have stone fireplaces for cozy visits with friends. Each of the 30 rooms has a private patio or balcony to enjoy the mountain views. Open year-round. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Check-out by noon, Eastern Time. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).

 
High speed wireless internet service available at the lodge.

Cottages

Enjoy rustic charm in one or two-bedroom cottages. The nine one-bedroom log cabins have stone fireplaces and private decks. The eleven two-bedroom cottages have porches or decks surrounded by woodland settings. Grills are furnished for the cabins and cottages. Cottages are available by late afternoon. Check-out by 11:00 AM, Eastern Time. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).

Mountain View Restaurant

The atmosphere of the restaurant is one of engaging serenity and gentle seclusion. Seating is available for 125 people with good viewing from every location. A private dining area seats 25 people. With a new menu and a wider variety of items, you will enjoy your meal while overlooking spectacular mountain scenery.  Views of the mountains change throughout the day - from breakfast with mist-shrouded peaks to dinner with spectacular sunsets.  As a supporter of Kentucky Proud program we utilize locally grown meats and produce when available.

Golf

This resort is home of the championship 18-hole golf course Wasioto Winds Golf Course (pronounced Wah-see-OH-tuh, means Valley of the Deer), ranked by Golf Digest as the fourth Best New Affordable Public Golf Course in the nation in January 2004. Designed by Michael Hurdzan, Ph.D., it is a links-style course in a valley between two mountains. Other course features include wide car paths, a practice range, two practice putting greens, and an indoor-use training center. Eighteen-hole Golf packages are offered year-round.

For more information, call the pro shop at 606-337-1066 or 1-800-814-8002.

C.V. Whitney Convention Center

This center will accommodate up to 250 guests, banquet style. Click to view  Conference Center.

Naturalist & Recreation News

Through the dedicated work of our state park naturalists, Kentucky State Parks protect and preserve the natural beauty of Kentucky. Check out our Naturalist & Recreation News for more information!

Things To Do

Enjoy year-round, interpretive programs on native plants, animals, and local history under the direction of a full-time naturalist. Daily summer recreational activities are conducted by seasonal recreation staff.


Nature Center interior

The miniature golf course offers fun for the entire family! Open April 1 - October 31. Fee charged per round.

A 180-print collection produced by world-famous wildlife artist Ray Harm is on permanent display throughout Evans lodge, restaurant, and convention center.

Kentucky Journalist Herndon J. Evans donated the first Harm prints in 1969. The completed collection, representing 30 years of work, was dedicated in the late 1990s.

Ray Harm lived with his family in the area around Pine Mountain in the late 1960s through the 1970s.

Pine Mountain is a hiker’s paradise with 15 miles of self-guided trails. View Trail Information. Hike to Chained Rock, the Hemlock Garden or various other trails with names like Honeymoon Falls, Rock Hotel, and Living Stairway. The new Pine Mountain Trail, will pass near the park when completed. For more info, visit www.pinemountaintrail.com.


Hemlock Garden

Cool off with a dip in our new pool (completely A.D.A.-accessible)! The swimming pool adjacent to the lodge, is for the exclusive use of overnight park guests. Seasonal.


Children's Pool with waterfall

 

Picnicking & Playgrounds

Tables, shelters, grills, and rest rooms are located near Laurel Cove. Playgrounds are located throughout the park. Shelters are available for rental up to three years in advance.

Gift Shop

The gift shop offers the best selection of books on this area featuring the wilderness gap. It also features a variety of Kentucky made candies, sauces, honey and jellies.

Make A Reservation

For cottages or lodge rooms make your reservation online today:  Cottage or Lodge.

Featured Event

Great American Dulcimer Convention
9/26/2008 to 9/27/2008

Late September encompasses the better of two seasons at Pine Mountain State Park. Summer’s high heat and humidity are passing, yet it’s still a month short of autumn’s full glory. The Appalachians begin showing a hint of what’s to come in scarlet sumac and bright yellow tulip poplar leaves, while towering ironweed and goldenrod remain in colorful bloom. It’s a great time to visit one of Kentucky’s grandest locations, especially if you like dulcimer music combined with natural beauty.


For the 32nd consecutive year, Pine Mountain will host the Great American Dulcimer Convention on the weekend of September 26 and 27. Both the Appalachian dulcimer, a sweet-sounding string instrument played on the lap, and the ancient hammered dulcimer are played in concerts by professional musicians and in workshops, open stage opportunities, and in jam sessions open to all.


This year’s returning performers include Madeline MacNeil, of Virginia, who plays both varieties, the North Carolina string quartet, Slight Departure, led by dulcimer player Alan Darveaux, and Kentuckian Anne MacFie, the festival‘s director and master of ceremonies. Newcomers to the Convention will be Tennessee dulcimer maker Bill Taylor,Bing Futch, from Florida, and Ohio’s young fiddle and hammered dulcimer duo, Lisa and Heather Malyuk.


GADC activities begin with an 8:00 Friday evening concert, featuring all six acts. Saturday morning, the performers teach mountain and hammered dulcimer classes at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Afternoon activities include a group jam, learning workshops, and informal performances, and the event winds up with a Saturday evening concert.


A fee of $8.00 per person, per evening applies to non-package participants attending the evening concerts and a fee of $3 per person applies to attend the Saturday afternoon Up-Close mini concert. The Saturday morning lesson sessions are free and open to all.


Information about tickets, lodging, and a special GADC weekend package on offer from Pine Mountain is available by phoning 800 325 1712.

More Information

Contact Information

Pine Mountain State Resort Park
1050 State Park Road
Pineville, KY 40977-0610
Telephone: 606-337-3066
Toll Free: 800-325-1712
PineMountain@ky.gov
Park Manager – John Brock