Mammoth Cave Horse Camp

From the first day, when the person checking us in said she didn't need to see our coggins test, I began to doubt the place. How many horses have come that haven't had testing? After the first day, we only saw one person twice in the week we were there. No-one in the store, you can buy ice or wood on the honor system, which is fine, but shavings and hay were locked up. The barns and areas around them are dirty and run down. The platform by the manure pit has loose and cracking boards that sag when you step on it. Stalls have deep holes, and uneven flooring, with boards missing around the base of the walls. They advertise a "laundry room" which is a coin op washer and dryer crammed into a small hallway, barely wide enough to hold them, that reeks of wet and mold. No change available, so bring enough. Sites are ok, but the campground is not lit, so plan on a flashlight for night check. The obstacle course is run down, with broken features, and rough ground. Manure pits and grounds are not maintained, so the flies are deplorable. The pallets to place feed on are rotting, filled with mold and bugs. Wheelbarrows are held together with baling twine, forks are broken, no shovels provided... but the threat of a $25 fee if stalls aren't cleaned out. The trail system is not their responsibility, but that too is deplorable. It is rough, with severe washouts, and many downed trees that you have to pick your way around. It is overgrown, and narrow. There is little to no signage, they give you a map, but there's nothing to reference. They are not for novice riders, period. There are too many nice places to stay and ride at, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

Lots of space and good stables. If you camp in B section you'll need to drive to the bath house. Not many picnic tables or fire rings.

Great place. Very good horse trails and plenty of them. Not many short rides so expect 8-10 miles plus on any trail. Camp hosts are wonderful!!! Horse stalls are great. Big sites for your trailer. Bath house is under partial renovation but two are in working order. Bathrooms are large areas and clean. Great spot. We will be back!

People are fantastic, campground is very nice. The spot we got was nice and big but some seemed a bit snug but very do-able. Trails are very nice and very well maintained! Some of the trails were a bit further then we wanted to ride. There could be easier access but the locals had the road shut down to horse traffic 😩

Very nice campground. Good stalls, good bath house with private showers (instant hot water in the showers!) An indoor pavillion with tables & fireplace that you can use when it's raining. Camp host (Chris) was great - gave good recommendations on trails, took care of all of our needs. There are some lovely wide easy trails, but we wanted a challenge so road McCoy Hollow/First Creek - 18 miles of beauty, a lot of rocky places to navigate - which we loved, large rock bluffs, creek crossings and waterfalls. You'll also find tie ups and picnic tables along the trails. Definitely recommend, one of the best camps we've been in and great scenic trails!