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The Great Saltpetre Preserve

  Please note our new address!

  The Great Saltpetre Preserve
  237 Saltpeter Cave Road
  Livingston, KY 40445-8304

  gsp@caves.org


Dinner In The Mountain
Was Held Sept. 24, 2016
in Great Saltpetre Cave.

2025 Open House Scheduled!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 10am to 3:30pm
  Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 10am to 3:30pm
 
  For more Info, please
Check Here.

Welcome to the internet home of the Great Saltpetre Preserve of Rockcastle County, Kentucky. The Great Saltpetre Preserve is the home of Great Saltpetre Cave, a historic limestone cave once mined for saltpeter, during the War of 1812. The cave is now normally closed to the public, except for the annual Open House. The remainder of the grounds consist of a natural preserve consisting mostly of pasture and woodlands. The property is managed for historical purposes in an attempt to preserve a part of Kentucky's natural beauty for generations to come.

Bringing a group of 12 or more people to GSP? You must complete a Sponsor Form.
Please see the Group Sponsorship page.

Please Note: The Gate Code to enter the Preserve will be changed on 1/10/2025.
You must be a paid-up member of GCG, COG, DUG, or BGG to receive the new code.
Please renew now, so your trip after that date won't be impacted.

About the Preserve

Information and history about the preserve are now available online. Please also read the FAQ's and rules of visiting the preserve.

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Liability Waiver

Everyone who visits or camps at the GSP preserve must complete and have on file a liability waiver. For more information on this and to download the form, please...

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Photo Galleries

After a long time offline, photo galleries are back online. Check these to see photographs of the preserve, Great Saltpetre Cave, and recent events held on-site.

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Donations

Unless indicated otherwise, donations will go into the general fund.  If you wish for a donation to go towards a specific fund, please indicate in the "Message to Seller" section when checking out with Paypal.

Thank you for your contribution!

 

Site Last Updated On November 15, 2024


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