Mammoth Cave Campground has dozens of sites nestled in a woodland setting.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
The Mammoth Cave Campground is ideal for visitors seeking an authentic national park experience while still having easy access to amenities, cave tours, and other park activities. This developed campground is located within ¼ mile from the visitor center and contains 111 primitive campsites with a mixture of tent only sites, group sites, tent or RV sites, and accessible sites. Rangers on duty in the campground kiosk are happy to provide information to make your stay a special adventure.
Campsites
Location
Mammoth Cave Campground
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Fees
Hours
Campground Hours
Reservations
Reservations are available from March 1 - November 30.
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Kentucky has a moderate climate with warm, yet moist conditions. Summers average in the high 80s; winters average in the low 40s. Southern Kentucky, where Mammoth Cave is located, receives the highest average precipitation for the state, about 50 inches per year, mostly in spring. Winter can bring mild to moderate snow and ice. Storms happen year-round, and can include tornadoes and flooding in low-lying areas, but severe weather is infrequent.
Accessibility
All roads in Mammoth Cave Campground are paved. Each loop of the campground has one set of accessible restrooms. The adjacent service center offers a camp store, rest rooms, and a U.S. Post Office.
Cell phone service is limited in the park. Verizon subscribers may receive some coverage.
Keep fires within provided fire rings. Fires must be extinguished when campers leave the campsite. Only dead and down wood may be used. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations. Ensure that fires are extinguished fully at checkout.
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RVs can be accommodated at selected sites, although there are no electric or water hookups except at the two VIP sites. A dump station is available at the adjacent service center. Check on recreation.gov or call the park to inquire before reserving a site for your RV.
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RVs and Trailers are allowed in select campsites, RV max length is 38 feet, Trailer max length is 26 feet. Season runs between March 1st and November 30th.
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Campsites no. 37 and 38 are fully accessible. There is no electric or water at these two sites.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground