List of National Natural Landmarks in Kentucky


There are 7 National Natural Landmarks in Kentucky. One is shared with Indiana.
NameImageDateLocationCountyOwnershipDescription
Creelsboro Natural BridgeRussellPrivateAn outstanding illustration of subterranean stream diversion.
Henderson SloughsHenderson, UnionState One of the largest wetlands remaining in Kentucky
Lilley Cornett WoodsLetcherState Virgin tract of mixed mesophytic forest.
Red River GorgeMenifee, Powell, WolfeFederal Contains examples of many geological formations, including 41 natural bridges.
Rock Creek Research Natural AreaLaurelFederal One of the few virgin hemlock hardwood forests remaining in Kentucky.
Big Bone LickBooneState Combination of salt springs and associated Late Pleistocene bone beds. Also on the mighty Ohio River.
Ohio Coral ReefJeffersonFederal A classic example of a Silurian and Devonian coral community. Extends into Indiana.