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About Maple Springs
Number of accommodations: 7
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (98)
What Guests Are Saying
Maple Springs Campground offers a peaceful, spacious, and secluded experience with great hiking trails nearby. The campground is clean and well-maintained, but lacks showers and dump stations, which may be inconvenient for some visitors. While access to the main park area via ferry can be limited, the overall tranquility and beauty of the site make it a worthwhile destination for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Maple Springs Campground offers a peaceful, spacious, and secluded experience with great hiking trails nearby. The campground is clean and well-maintained, but lacks showers and dump stations, which may be inconvenient for some visitors. While access to the main park area via ferry can be limited, the overall tranquility and beauty of the site make it a worthwhile destination for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Megan B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: G001, Loop: Group Sites
We really enjoyed our stay at this scenic campground! Not only did our site access to electrical hookup and water, but the pit toilets were incredibly clean. The only drawback was that during our visit river levels were high so the ferry was closed. Instead of a short ferry ride, it was a 45+ minute drive to access our campsite from the park's visitor center.
Rick D
VerifiedAugust 11, 2020 • Stayed at: G007, Loop: Group Sites
Even though the campsite was a little primitive (the picnic tables definitely need to be replaced because the ones they have is old and rotting) it was a good experience.
Lilly K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: G004, Loop: Group Sites
Mammoth cave was amazing but due to COVID-19 we couldn’t do anymore of the tours. The trails at our campsite were very flooded which ruined shoes and was infested with horseflies who kept attacking us. There were no maps to see where the trails would end up which was scary.
Katie R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: G007, Loop: Group Sites
It was my first time camping here! It was clean and beautiful. I found some neighborhood restaurants I would like to try next time. I also found another camp ground, Nolin River, that I definitely would like to camp at next time. It's right on the water, so I'll have to bring more bug repellant everything. There are also fun cabins that reminded me of summer camp. I will definitely be back!
It's not just the caves that you will want to see. If you have children, there are a ton of attractions in town. A dinosaur park, mini golf, haunted houses, etc.
Jana S
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites
Beautiful place & great accommodations.
Meg S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: G006, Loop: Group Sites
Nice, level, LARGE sites, to accommodate multiple tents/trailers. Only draw back was the grass was quite high & not maintained. Otherwise good campground & wed stay here again.
Amanda S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: G007, Loop: Group Sites
Everyone was very friendly, park was clean and beautiful. Would love to stay again.
Fran S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites
Would have liked electricity but otherwise nice!
Location Maple Springs
Address:
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
United States
- 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 on the Green River Ferry Road. Cross the ferry and follow the signs to Maple Springs. Turn left onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left. For trailers or large vehicles, use alternate directions. Vehicles boarding the ferry must not exceed 8 tons and have a length no more than 16 feet.
- Alternate 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. Turn left on HWY 70 to Brownsville. Make a right on HWY 259. Turn right onto HWY 728 which becomes HWY 1827. Then turn right onto HWY 1352 and follow signs to Maple Springs Group Campground. Turn right onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left.
- 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 on the Green River Ferry Road. Cross the ferry and follow the signs to Maple Springs. Turn left onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left. For trailers or large vehicles, use alternate directions. Vehicles boarding the ferry must not exceed 8 tons and have a length no more than 16 feet.
- Alternate 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. Turn left on HWY 70 to Brownsville. Make a right on HWY 259. Turn right onto HWY 728 which becomes HWY 1827. Then turn right onto HWY 1352 and follow signs to Maple Springs Group Campground. Turn right onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2072 / -86.1317
Elevation: 237 feet
Policies & Rules
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These sites have electric and water. Sites 1, 2, 3, and 4 are recommended for equestrian and include a horse tie-up area. Please consider sites 5, 6, and 7 before booking the others, and allow those with horses priority for the equestrian sites. There is no sewer or dumpstation at Maple Springs. |
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Firearms must be carried in accordance with Kentucky state law, but all other weapons are prohibited. 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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Green River Ferry has closed due to structural damage caused by flooding. While the Ferry is down it can take 45 minutes to get from the Visitor Center to the Maple Springs Campground and Backcountry trail heads by going through Brownsville. Green River Ferry hours are 6:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday central standard time and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Vehicles boarding the ferry must not exceed 8 tons and have a length no more than 16 feet. Please note: If you are driving an RV you will not be able to board the ferry and will need to take the driving route around the park listed in the driving directions under the "Getting Here" tab. If the river levels are high or low you may cross the ferry with a trailer. You may call the Green River Ferry at 270-758-2166 or go to NPS Website to make sure it is operational the day of your arrival. |
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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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Ticks are common in the park and their bites can spread diseases. Learn steps to prevent tick-borne illness. |
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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. |
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Fireworks are prohibited. |
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Check-in is at 12:00 pm, cst. Check-out is at 11:00 am, cst. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralRoad construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
