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About Mammoth Cave Campground
Number of accommodations: 108
Campground Amenities
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General Store -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (567)
What Guests Are Saying
Mammoth Cave Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and convenient location near the visitor center and cave tours. Many visitors enjoyed the well-kept grounds and variety of activities, recommending advanced booking for guided cave tours to enhance the experience. While some encountered issues with noisy neighbors or campsite proximity, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground's beauty and accessibility to recreational opportunities.
What Guests Are Saying
Mammoth Cave Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and convenient location near the visitor center and cave tours. Many visitors enjoyed the well-kept grounds and variety of activities, recommending advanced booking for guided cave tours to enhance the experience. While some encountered issues with noisy neighbors or campsite proximity, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground's beauty and accessibility to recreational opportunities.
Review Summary
Lavender M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: C
We had a great stay at Mammoth Cave, with some caveats. The staff were all very professional and friendly in the campground and visitor center. Our campsite was great. Unfortunately there were a lot of people gathering wet firewood & attempting to burn it, so the air was incredibly smoky at night. Inexperienced, or just too cheap to buy firewood? Either way, water-logged wood and fresh leaves don't make for a good campfire ;) We also had a great hike, and did a cave tour. This is where my experience soured a bit. Too many daily tours back to back means you are hustled through without being able to actually sit for a moment and take it all in. Tour guide was great, but the park ranger pulling up the rear was rude. And a huge tour of people also meant if you were at the front (tour guide rec for slower folks), people behind you shoved and pushed; if you were at the back (tour guide rec for fast walkers), the ranger refused to let you stop to even glance at something. Just charge an entrance fee to the park and space out the tours. I felt like I was being herded angrily along. Much different experience at Carlsbad, where you can meander and, gasp!, sit down and be inspired.
Annette G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: B
Lots of trees for hammock camping! Great bathrooms. Awesome store.
Monica H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: C
The large shaded campsites with great pad for tents made for great nights and happy days!
Erin J
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
Clean bathrooms, quiet and peaceful site.
Mallory L
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: D
Grounds are nice. Lots of campers. The showers and laundry require quarters, and there is no ATM, but there is a change machine that will give you change for $1 and $5. The camp grocery store has great little breakfast sandwiches too.
Tammie K
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: C
The campground was clean, quiet and close to the tours we were interested in.
Very nice. Bring quarters for the showers.
Diane S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: C
I could not bring myself to shower in the coin operated showers at Mammoth Cave Campground, and I desperately needed a shower from the heat. Instead I wiped down by a bathroom sink. The shower stalls appeared filthy, and to pay $1.50 for a 4.5 minutes where the temperature of the water could not be controlled, seemed like extortion from weary travelers. Of course the tour of the cave system was amazing and so I suspect the campground does not have much incentive to improve since it is convenient for those touring the cave to use the Mammoth Cave Campground.
A tour of the Kentucky State Capital was beautiful and highly recommended.
Location Mammoth Cave Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
United States
- 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.1903 / -86.0914
Elevation: 183 feet
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralRoad construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
