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804 reviews
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.
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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 073, Loop: C
This is my second time at the campground. It’s always very clean. Rangers make loops during important time to be sure generators are off at correct times, fires are all attended, etc. Bathrooms are always clean and stocked. Rangers are friendly. We attended two shows, one at the amphitheater on the history of national parks and another at the bus loop park for stargazing. We love this park
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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: B
Loop B the picnic tables are too close to each campsite and are encased in concrete. Parking pad on opposite end so there's no privacy whatsoever. No trees or bushes between sites. I guess I got a lucky draw because the campground was largely empty except my area. Mosquitos present so they do not spray here. Did have a tornado warning at night but it was several counties away. No cell service, no wifi. So it was a scare until I had internet to realize it wasn't that close. Had to drive to the visitor center or lodge to get free wifi. Most of the low numbered B loop sites are along the main road but there's no traffic at night. They do have a slight grade. I would be worried in a heavy storm if there was a runoff but the forecast didn't come true. I would consider coming back but definitely not to the same site.
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June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A
Site was well-kept, close proximity to restrooms.
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June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
The campground had great shade coverage, and it was great to be able to walk to the cave tours, amphitheater, camp store, and other amenities. We camped in a tent and the tent pad was a little hard and rocky, compared to some grassy tent areas we have stayed in in the past. The convenient location of the campground was SO worth it though! The bathrooms and all the amenities were nice and clean when we were there.
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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: B
Beautiful park, campsite worked perfectly for our SUV and small kayak trailer. Location of campgrounds is perfect for accessing the main visitors center and centrally located spots. Facilities were generally pretty clean and well maintained. Every ranger we encountered on or off camp was professional and friendly. Such amazing geography all around this area of the country, green river is beautiful, hiking is great and the NPS tours of the caves are always the highlight and the rangers who lead these are real professionals.
The public is likely the biggest issue in parks these days, but for how busy this park is it really could have been worse. We cleaned up lots of trash left on our site upon arrival, including some things that shouldn't have been in the firepit. During the day someone stole wood and kindling from our site, I guess they needed it more that us.
This was our second time to Mammoth Cave park, first at the campground and we look forward to coming back to continue exploring this massive and truly amazing place.
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June 27, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: B
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June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: B
we appreciate the rangers we met on tours and at talks were informed and fun folks to know:)
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: B
Wonderful campsite. Clean restrooms. My kids, small dog and I had a wonderful experience camping there.
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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 095, Loop: D
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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 047, Loop: B
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P.O. Box 7, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 United States
Elevation: 183 ft
Note: Do not rely exclusively on your mobile GPS, Google Maps or similar automated navigation systems to get to the Mammoth Cave Campground. Routes can be misleading and incorrect.
Directions from the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave Ci...
Note: Do not rely exclusively on your mobile GPS, Google Maps or similar automated navigation systems to get to the Mammoth Cave Campground. Routes can be misleading and incorrect.
Directions 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 Parkway towards the Visitor Center. Turn left into the campground by the Cavers Camp Store.
Directions from the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway towards the Visitor Center. Turn left into the campground by the Cavers Camp Store.
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.
The closest entrance is: Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
Approximate drive: 0.7 mi · 1 min
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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