The sound of falling water welcomes visitors into the natural entrance of Mammoth Cave.
Mammoth Cave National Park
National Park · KY
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Region.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesElevator for Accessible Tour Out of Service
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesGreen River Ferry Temporarily Out of Service
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTemporary Closure of Select Trails for Rehabilitation Project
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTickets are required to enter Mammoth Cave
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park3 campgrounds
Campground: Houchin Ferry Campground
GoodThe Houchin Ferry Campground lies next to the Green River at the former location of the Houchin Ferry. This campground is operated year-round and is located 15 miles from the Visitor Center and two miles east of Brownsville, KY. For campers who like it simple, these 12 tent-only campsites afford a q
Campground: Mammoth Cave Campground
GoodThe 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 m
Campground: Maple Springs Group Campground
GoodMaple Springs Group Campground lies on the park's north side, six miles from the visitor center and three miles north of Green River Ferry. This campground offers more secluded sites ideal for larger groups of campers and their horse companions. All sites have electric and water hookups for RVs. Thi
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available35 activities
Park Name
InfoMammoth Cave National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoKY
Phone
Info2707582180
maca_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoMammoth Cave National Park is open 24-hours a day, although services such as cave tours and the visitor center are limited after-hours. There is no gate at the park entrance. Please note that camping is only possible either in designated campgrounds or backcountry campsites with a valid reservation or permit.
Visitor Center: Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Astronomy
InfoAvailable
Activity: Stargazing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Boating
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Canoe or Kayak Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Car or Front Country Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
InfoAvailable
Activity: Group Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: RV Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Caving
InfoAvailable
Activity: Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Freshwater Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Food
InfoAvailable
Theme: Architecture and Building
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: African American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Archeology
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Enslavement
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Industry
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Mining
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Medicine
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoKentucky 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
Getting There
InfoDO NOT FOLLOW YOUR GPS! 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
GPS Coordinates
Info37.1976° N, -86.1309° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website