Mammoth Cave National Park Campground Mammoth Cave National Park Kentucky

Mammoth Cave National Park Overview

Mammoth Cave National Park main campground includes 109 sites and is located 1/4 mile from the visitor center. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Several of the campsites are tent-only. Each site also has a paved parking area, table, fire ring and grate. Rustic cottages are also available for rent.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers and a dump station. Firewood is also available for sale at the campground. There’s also launch facilities available spring to fall.

There are 2 other campgrounds (Houchins Ferry which is first come first serve) and Maple Springs Group campground. Back county camping is also allowed at 13 designated sites, on riverbanks, and on islands by permit only.

Mammoth Cave National Park – Area Recreation

its 53,000 surface acres and 400+ miles of underlying cave ecosystem, Mammoth Cave National Park is an international treasure.  Visitors can take tours of the cave (the longest recorded cave system in the world) and see naturally sculpted limestone and sandstone. You can also see massive chambers and long, winding passageways. Other activities include hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

You may also be interested in Barren River Lake State Park. Dog Creek Campground is also nearby.

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Camp Store
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Equipment Rentals
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Ice
• Laundry
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Showers
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Cave Tours
• Caves
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Spelunking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing