COVID-19 Park Update

PARK UPDATE AS OF JULY 1, 2020:

THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES.
ACTIVITYREOPEN DATE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM
Hiking TrailsMonday May, 258 am - 7:30 pm
Gift Shop and Visitors CenterMonday June, 88:30 am - 6 pm
Cave Boat TourMonday, June 89 am - 5 pm
Children's Nature Explore Playscape Monday, June 298 am - 7:30 pm
Charlie Miller Butterfly Habitat Closed in 2020 for habitat restoration N/A
Please come prepared when visiting the trails. Trail restrooms, trash cans, and water fountains will not be available. 

Guest Requirements

  • No one will be allowed entry to the Cave Boat Tour, Gift Shop or restrooms without a face mask or other covering. Bring your own or purchase a mask on the porch of the Gift Shop for $2.00.
  • Respect other’s space and maintain social distancing. Do your best to stay at least 6 feet apart.  
  • Avoid crowding in areas throughout the Park.  
  • Stay home if you feel unwell or have been in contact with anyone who feels unwell or is sick. 
  • Please be thoughtful of your time on the Park, so everyone can safely spend time on the trails.

Safety Measures LRC is Taking

  • All visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering on the Cave Boat Tour and in the Gift Shop and restrooms. Visitors may bring their own mask or purchase one when you arrive for $2.00.
  • Regular sanitation of surfaces in the Gift Shop and restrooms. 
  • All staff will wear PPE while working with guests.  
  • All staff will begin their day with temperature checks. 
  • Reminders and enforcement of social distancing practices and CDC Guidelines for all operations of the Park.  
  • Provide hand sanitizer in the Gift Shop and encourage everyone to wash their hands when using our restroom facilities. 
  • Encourage safe social distancing practices at the cash registers with acrylic shields and “markers” on the floor spaced 6 feet apart. 

Here's How to Shop Like a Pro at the Lost River Cave Gift Shop

  1. Wear your face covering or mask.  
  2. Practice patience.  
  3. Maintain 6 feet between yourself and other shoppers to ensure a safe social distance. 
  4. Use paperless payment like a credit card to help keep your distance and avoid having to handle cash.  
Cave Boat Tour Tickets

Zipline: Closed for the remainder of 2020.

Butterfly Habitat: Closed for habitat restoration the remainder of 2020.

Programs/Events:  Programs and events are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis with COVID-19 safety measures in mind. Listings on our calendar of events page will be updated as we near each event date and can plan accordingly for the current situation.

Wedding Rentals: Reservations in accordance with State guidelines for the month the event will take place.

River Birch Room Rentals:  Reservations being accepted in accordance with State guidelines for the month the event will take place.

Lost River Cave is a donor-supported 72-acre park and conservation effort.  We are not a city, county, state, or national park and do not receive any tax funding. Every donation, large or small, ensures that Lost River Cave’s nearby nature will remain part of South Central Kentucky for years to come. We are honored to serve our community and are deeply grateful for your support.

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