Mammoth Cave Campground

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave Campground puts campers in a prime spot to explore the depths and overland treasures of Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is an underground passageway containing more than 400 miles of naturally sculpted limestone and sandstone. It is the longest recorded cave system in the world. The grand-scale chambers and long, winding passageways were the inspiration behind the park's name. The campground doubles as an entry point to 14 miles of hiking and biking trails. It's also a five minute walk to the visitor center, where cave tours begin.

The 109 primitive campsites are set around a paved parking area surrounded by aromatic trees. Water and restrooms are located on the insides of the loops, and the park Visitor Center is a five minute walk away. Coin operated showers are available adjacent to the campground at the Caver's Camp Store. Inquire at the Camp Store for current shower fees.

Need to Know

RV max length is 38 feet, Trailer max length is 26 feet.
Only one RV per site.
Campground is within walking distance of the Visitor Center, cave tours, trails, and camp store.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Generators are permitted from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm. Please muffle your generators. You will be asked to turn off generators that make unreasonable noise. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am central time.
** Please note: Check-out is at 11:00am, CST and Check-in is after 1:00pm, CST
All wheels must be on camp pad. Overflow parking is in the Campstore parking lot. This includes all trailers, popups, teardrops, RVs, ect.
Pets: Keep pets on a leash, no longer than 6 feet, at all times. Dispose of pet waste in garbage. Do not litter. Do not leave pets unattended at a campsite for longer than one hour. Kennels are available at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave.
Fireworks are prohibited.
Firearms must be carried in accordance with Kentucky state law, but all other weapons are prohibited. Possession of firearms in the park buildings and cave is prohibited. The use of firearms is prohibited anywhere within Mammoth Cave National Park.
When food is not being prepared or eaten, it must be stored inside a vehicle to prevent wildlife access to human food. Please do not leave trash out for the same reason.
Leave No Trace Seven Principles (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Natural Features

The campground is tucked inside Mammoth Cave National Park, which boasts scenic valleys along the Green River. The river is within walking distance of the camp, and the hilly Kentucky countryside expands beyond the valley.

Deer and turkeys commonly stroll around the campground, so visitors are likely to see them grazing in the early morning and at dusk.

Nearby Attractions

Nearly 30 miles of the Green and Nolin rivers offer canoeing and boating through the park. Commercial outfitters outside the park rent canoes, kayaks and safety equipment.
Most trails north of the Green River are open for horseback riding. Commercial liveries outside the park rent horses and some may provide organized excursions.

Recreation

A must-do activity in the park is exploring Mammoth Cave. Walking tours of the caverns leave from the visitor center daily. There are also miles of bike trails and hiking trails within the park.

Changes & Cancellations

For rules and reservation policies please follow the link below:

https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

Contact Information

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P.O. Box 7 Mammoth Cave KY 42259

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 270-758-2424

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Driving Directions

Note: Do not rely exclusively on your mobile GPS, Google Maps or similar automated navigation systems to get to the Mammoth Cave Campground. Routes can be misleading and incorrect.

Directions from the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255 as it becomes the Mammoth Cave Parkway in the park. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway towards the Visitor Center. Turn left into the campground by the Cavers Camp Store.

Directions from the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway towards the Visitor Center. Turn left into the campground by the Cavers Camp Store.

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