Two worlds, one aboveground and the other below, collide at the largest natural entrance to 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/noticesGreen River Ferry Temporarily Out of Service
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesElevator for Accessible Tour Out of Service
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
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
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Archeology + 41 more
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
Location
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