Site McCoy Hollow, Loop McCoy Hollow
Mammoth Cave National Park | Mammoth Cave Backcountry Camping
Type: HIKE TO
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Site Details
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
- Check-Out: 11:00 AM
- Condition Rating: Good
- Shade: Yes
- Site Access: Hike In
- Water Hookup: No
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Check-In: 12:00 PM
- Location Rating: Good
- Max Num of People: 8
- Min Num of People: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Site Rating: Basic
Permitted Equipment
- Small Tent
Driveway Details
- Is Equipment Mandatory: No
Need to Know
Directions:
From the First Creek Trailhead, 3.7 miles on Wet Prong Trail, 2.0 miles on McCoy Hollow Trail, 0.1 miles on campsite spur. 5.8 miles
Directions:
From the First Creek Trailhead, 6.3 miles on First Creek Trail to Temple Hill Trailhead, 4.2 miles on McCoy Hollow Trail, 0.1 miles on campsite spur. 10.6 miles
Directions:
From the Temple Hill Trailhead, 4.2 miles on McCoy Hollow Trail, 0.1 miles on campsite spur. 4.3 miles
Directions:
From the Lincoln Trailhead, 2.0 miles on Collie Ridge TRail, 1.6 miles on Blair Spring Hollow Trail, 2.5 miles on Wet Prong Trail, 2.0 miles on McCoy Hollow Trail, 0.1 on campsite spur. 8.2 miles
Directions:
From the Lincoln Trailhead, 2.9 miles on Collie Ridge Trail, 0.9 miles on Wet prong Trail, 2.0 miles on McCoy Hollow Trail, 0.1 miels on campsite spur. 5.9 miles
- Be prepared: Take a first aid kit, flashlight, matches, water and appropriate clothing.
- Leave no trace, fires are permitted in designated campsites only. Carry all trash out of the backcountry and properly dispose of it. "Pack it in: Pack it out." Never bury trash.
- Water Source & Treatment: The park recommends carrying one gallon of water per person per day. There are few reliable water sources in the Backcountry. Many streams only flow during wet seasons or after a rain. Treat all water obtained in the backcountry before drinking, either boil it for at least one minute or use a high-quality water filter.
- There are two venomous species of snakes in the park, western diamond back rattlesnake and the copperhead. Use caution on trails and at night. Killing snakes is prohibited.
- Call 911 to report all accidents or emergencies.
