Mammoth Cave Campground

MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND
Historic Railroad hike and bike trail
Lighted walkways to flush restrooms
Recycle Station

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

108 total sites

RV Sites

96 sites

Tent Sites

12 sites

About Mammoth Cave Campground

Mammoth Cave Campground offers campers a prime location to explore both the depths and surface treasures of Mammoth Cave National Park.  Clicking on the site link will provide more details about the site's conditions. Be sure to check the 'Need to Know' section for each site to gather additional information on specific conditions.  All wheels must remain on the pavement within the campground, as varying conditions can cause muddy ruts and erosion. Mammoth Cave is an underground passageway with over 400 miles of naturally sculpted limestone and sandstone, making it the longest recorded cave system in the world. The grand-scale chambers and winding passageways were the inspiration for the park’s name.  The campground also serves as an entry point to 14 miles of hiking and biking trails, and is just a five-minute walk to the Visitor Center, where cave tours begin

Number of accommodations: 108

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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108 Sites Available

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Reviews (754)

What Guests Are Saying

Mammoth Cave Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with ample tree cover, providing a quiet and peaceful camping experience. Campers appreciate the convenient access to the visitor center and various trails, along with friendly and attentive staff. While some facilities, like bathrooms and showers, could benefit from updates, the overall cleanliness and spaciousness of the campground make it a favorable choice for visitors.

Review Summary

4.5
754 reviews
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Andrea A

Verified

April 29, 2026 Stayed at: 067, Loop: C

4

We had a one-night stay at Mammoth Campground and found it to be very convenient for accessing nearby and the park, which was a big plus for our trip. The location made it easy to get where we needed to go without a lot of extra driving.
One area for improvement would be clearer signage for campsite assignments—especially for guests arriving after office hours, as it was a bit difficult to identify our spot. It would also be helpful to have access to firewood after hours, perhaps using an honor system for late arrivals.
Overall, a convenient and enjoyable stay with a few opportunities to make the experience even smoother for guests.

Paul V

Verified

April 28, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

3

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Randall Y

Verified

April 22, 2026 Stayed at: 066, Loop: C

5

Campground is well managed and clean. Plenty of staff on hand to assist with any emergencies. Great to have running water in the bathrooms. Awesome hiking. Nice to have a nearby restaurant and all the amenities you need to make your stay the best it can be.

Robert V

Verified

April 20, 2026 Stayed at: 066, Loop: C

5

Great campground! Quiet, clean bathrooms. And hot showers. Nice fire ring with grill. Campsites were nicely spaced.

Linda W

Verified

April 19, 2026 Stayed at: 079, Loop: C

4

Loved our camping experience here. The tours were outstanding- definitely worth the time!

Paula L

Verified

April 19, 2026 Stayed at: 101, Loop: D

5

Beautiful campground with large, level sites. Restrooms have running cold water and flush toilets. Walking path to the lodge and visitor center. Camp store located on site, but we did not use it.

John S

Verified

April 19, 2026 Stayed at: 068, Loop: C

4

Mammoth Cave NP has been getting some much needed updates over the past couple of years and it shows especially in the visitor center and lodge facilities which are now well above average.

The campgrounds near the visitor center and lodge are well maintained and managed but the campgrounds near facilities are in dire need of upgrades and improvements.

The coin operated, yes I said coin operated, showers are disgustingly bad and outdated.

The camp store was staffed by very nice folks but they were plagued by POS issues that required hand writing orders and receipts for food and supply purchases as well as using a pocket calculator to add up purchases which they struggled with.

Mammoth Cave is a national treasure that needs some TLC but is still wya visit.

Taylor J

Verified

April 18, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

4

We loved our stay at Mammoth Cave. We stayed for 3 days, and the campsite was perfect. A gravel pad with drainage below, concrete tables, and an amazing fire pit. Truly a new favorite. The only downside was the pay showers; bring your quarters, it’s a $1.50 for the shortest shower. Women's shower has a door with a place to hang a towel; men's does not.

Alice C

Verified

April 16, 2026 Stayed at: 069, Loop: C

5

Staying here was the perfect choice for our 3- day stay and exploration of the cave.

Jason B

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April 15, 2026 Stayed at: 058, Loop: C

5

Loved this park. Bathrooms were clean and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The cave tour was amazing. Like to do a longer one next time. The one and only complaint was I felt our camp site was very close to the next person.

Location Mammoth Cave Campground

Address:
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Interstate 65, with exits at Cave City (Exit 53) and Park City (Exit 48) leading to KY-70 and KY-255, respectively. These highways connect to the Mammoth Cave Parkway, which provides access to the campground.

Elevation: 183 feet

Distance to downtown

1.1 mi drive to downtown Mammoth Cave (about 4 min)

Nearby Campgrounds


Last updated: September 9, 2026

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