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)

2026 Season availability

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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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Rates, Sites & Availability

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108 Sites Available

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094, Loop: D Tent
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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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kisha b

Verified

November 24, 2025 Stayed at: 087, Loop: C

4

Very well maintained camp sites, loved the fire pits. Bathrooms were okay, could have been cleaner and one did not have any water. Disappointed that the store wasn't open to buy firewood but the lodge and welcome center were super close. Not a fan of the generator use as it drowns out the sound of nature. Overall a great time and we plan to bring our kids back in the spring.

Ryan C

Verified

November 23, 2025 Stayed at: 073, Loop: C

1

My site was occupied by someone else when I arrived a little before 7P. There was no clear signage on who to contact (non emergency) and when I called Recreation.gov they said to just take some other unoccupied site. What’s the point of reservations?

Sarah R

Verified

November 16, 2025 Stayed at: 062, Loop: C

5

The campground was beautiful, restrooms were clean and well stocked, and the nearby campground store and lodge had everything you might need in a pinch. Would definitely recommend!

Julianne B

November 10, 2025

4

Gorgeous campground very close to hiking trails around the park. The rangers were friendly and helpful and staff in the lodge were kind. Bathrooms were well maintained. Only reason I cant give 5 stars is because the caves were closed during the entirety of our stay and there was a surprising amount of light pollution for a bat sanctuary. Paths were lighted every night and the lights outside the bathrooms were very bright. We ended up moving sights after our first night to a darker park of the campground. Otherwise we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning.

JoAnn B

Verified

November 7, 2025 Stayed at: G004, Loop: A

4

The bathrooms need to be updated to include showers. It's ridiculous to have to pay to take a shower in a National Park.

Fred W

Verified

November 3, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: B

5

The cave tours were fun. We went on the historic tour with a 5 year old, a 7 year old and 2 in theory 70s along with my wife and I in our late 30s. Everyone managed the 2 miles well and had a great time. We also hiked some of the trails which is something you want to remember, the surface of the park is gorgeous too

Laurie Z

Verified

November 2, 2025 Stayed at: 086, Loop: C

4

Our campsite was nice and level. Bathrooms were close, but trail lights weren't working. The campground is very dark, and those lights would have made navigation to restrooms alot easier. Showers took a bit to figure out, as far as getting the temperature right.

Kyla C

Verified

November 2, 2025 Stayed at: 085, Loop: C

5

A huge thank you to the Park Rangers taking care of our national monuments during the shutdown. The facilities were pristine, and even though the cave was under limited operations, the trails were well maintained, and everyone I came into contact with was smiling and helpful, and I'm so happy I spent two days there!

Debra P

Verified

November 2, 2025 Stayed at: 103, Loop: D

5

We appreciated that the campground stayed open even during the shut down. Mammoth Cave campground is a beautiful place to camp.

Richard B

Verified

November 1, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: B

5

I totally appreciate being able to make a last minute on-line reservation at your park. Unlike some States. Even when no park personnel are around. I was passing through the area after dark in the rain and got tired. You provided me with safe harbor to park and sleep. Without boondocking in some unknown parking lot that may have been unsafe, even though I am fully self contained.

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)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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