Warning
GeneralRoad construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
About Mammoth Picnic Shelters
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (13)
Review Summary
Josh J
April 4, 2026
The enclosed shelter was perfect for our daughter’s nature themed birthday party. It was clean when we arrived and everything was in working order.
Sandy L
September 21, 2025
The shelter was clean, conveniently located and allowed us to have a safe, comfortable site for our annual church picnic for the old and the young. Thanks.
LORETTA K
July 5, 2025
The enclosed shelter was a great experience for our elderly. They had the option to sit outside if the shelter got too cool. The self guided cave tour was great, it gave us time to do our activities where we didn't have to rush to do the cave tour. Great for church picnic.
Lee Ann O
July 5, 2025
This shelter is not labeled with a number. This shelter has good parking around it. However on a saturday in June the parking filled up all around it. There is no reserved parking for this shelter . It has a nearby bathroom facility. Upon arrival it was vague on where to check in for the shelter. The shelter was not cleaned before arrival. I had to wipe down the tables. Some tables had large amounts of chalk drawings on them. I’d recommend brining table clothes. When it rained it kept us dry and protected. Our group had good time using the shelter.
Ana L
May 4, 2025
We were celebrating my daughter’s bridal shower and the mammoth cave national park picnic shelter was such a beautiful and well maintained facility that absolutely made it a very special event. Thank you to everyone who works hard to make the national parks such a treasure!
Jean H
September 23, 2023
Beautiful place and great picnic facility
John B
November 13, 2022
Shelter was clean and ready when we got there. Great place for a family get together.
Johnny F
September 17, 2022
It was beautiful place for a family gathering. The setting was perfect.
Victoria W
June 19, 2022
The indoor shelter house was perfect. The check in and out process was easy. There are multiple electrical outlets and a microwave available. Many tables and chairs. The big windows allowed us to feel like we were outside while getting to enjoy the air conditioning on a very hot day. Parking is close. The restrooms are right next door. And the price is incredibly reasonable. We had a celebration of life and easily accommodated about 45 people. We will definitely rent this shelter again if we need to have a gathering.
Mark G
June 18, 2022
Everything was clean and well maintained. A very good experience.
Location Mammoth Picnic Shelters
Address:
Po 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 to the Visitor Center. Once in the Visitor Center parking lot turn right into the Picnic Area.
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 to the Visitor Center. Once in the Visitor Center parking lot turn right into the Picnic Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.1833 / -86.15
Elevation: 162 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Only the enclosed shelter has electric outlets. |
| General |
Enclosed shelter has 10 tables and 57 chairs. |
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NO fires in the Enclosed Shelter. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
| General |
Learn more about White-nose syndrome, a disease caused by a fungus that is threatening cave-hibernating bat populations in our national parks. |
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Firearms must be carried in accordance with Kentucky state law, but all other weapons are prohibited. The possession of concealed firearms requires a valid concealed weapons permit recognized by the state of Kentucky. Possession of firearms in the park buildings and cave is prohibited. The use of firearms are prohibited anywhere within Mammoth Cave National Park. |
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Fireworks are prohibited. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralRoad construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
