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Maple Springs

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General

Road construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.

Spacious sites with water and electric
Maple Springs Camping
Maple Springs Camp Site 5
Maple Springs Campground
Maple Springs Camp Site 6

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Maple Springs

At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backcountry trails, or spend their days exploring Mammoth Cave. Campers can explore up to ten miles of the cave through a variety of tours available at the Visitor Center. With more than 400 miles (644 km) of mapped passageways, Mammoth Cave ranks as the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave is named for its grand size and scale. Visit the Rotunda for an idea of just how large this underground world is. The World Heritage Site was explored by Native Americans more than 2,000 years ago, and Europeans discovered its existence at the turn of the 19th century.

Number of accommodations: 7

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 1 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

7 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 G001, Loop: Group Sites
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G002, Loop: Group Sites
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G003, Loop: Group Sites
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G004, Loop: Group Sites
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G005, Loop: Group Sites
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G006, Loop: Group Sites
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G007, Loop: Group Sites
Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (304)

What Guests Are Saying

Maple Springs offers a spacious and quiet camping experience with clean facilities and immediate access to well-maintained trails, making it highly recommended by visitors. While some negative aspects include broken amenities like the ferry and a lack of showers and dump stations, many guests appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness of the campground. Overall, it is considered a pleasant place to escape into nature, though improvements are needed for better access and amenities.

Review Summary

3.8
304 reviews
5
39.1%
119
4
27.3%
83
3
14.8%
45
2
10.9%
33
1
7.9%
24

Matthew L

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

5

Great campground

Matthew L

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

5

Great campground

Fred C

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: G006, Loop: Group Sites

3

the ferry was a huge inconvenience, when I scheduled the event we had the ferry was on a regular schedule. It would have been nice to receive a notice on it hourly changes. We had a lot of people that were coming at night and were expecting the ferry but had to drive around the park. The camp ground we were at was very neat and clean and well cut. Maple Springs campground as whole was very well kept. The wood blocks burn ok but would prefer real wood. We rummaged around and found plenty of dry wood in the forest. We saw plenty of wildlife and had a great time on the river. It was good to see law enforcement patrolling and checking things out. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and seemed eager to answer questions. The park staff was very friendly and helpful as well. We will be back in the fall.

Fred C

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: G006, Loop: Group Sites

3

the ferry was a huge inconvenience, when I scheduled the event we had the ferry was on a regular schedule. It would have been nice to receive a notice on it hourly changes. We had a lot of people that were coming at night and were expecting the ferry but had to drive around the park. The camp ground we were at was very neat and clean and well cut. Maple Springs campground as whole was very well kept. The wood blocks burn ok but would prefer real wood. We rummaged around and found plenty of dry wood in the forest. We saw plenty of wildlife and had a great time on the river. It was good to see law enforcement patrolling and checking things out. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and seemed eager to answer questions. The park staff was very friendly and helpful as well. We will be back in the fall.

Fred C

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: G006, Loop: Group Sites

3

the ferry was a huge inconvenience, when I scheduled the event we had the ferry was on a regular schedule. It would have been nice to receive a notice on it hourly changes. We had a lot of people that were coming at night and were expecting the ferry but had to drive around the park. The camp ground we were at was very neat and clean and well cut. Maple Springs campground as whole was very well kept. The wood blocks burn ok but would prefer real wood. We rummaged around and found plenty of dry wood in the forest. We saw plenty of wildlife and had a great time on the river. It was good to see law enforcement patrolling and checking things out. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and seemed eager to answer questions. The park staff was very friendly and helpful as well. We will be back in the fall.

Gina M

Verified

May 4, 2022 Stayed at: G005, Loop: Group Sites

5

This was a great campground. Very quiet, with spaced out camp spots that were really private. There was lots of branches and logs around to collect for fires. There was not a shower house nearby. The septic toilets were clean. It was fun to go across the ferry to get to the visitor's center. The roads in the park are brand new. Nice hiking and biking trail access nearby.

Gina M

Verified

May 4, 2022 Stayed at: G005, Loop: Group Sites

5

This was a great campground. Very quiet, with spaced out camp spots that were really private. There was lots of branches and logs around to collect for fires. There was not a shower house nearby. The septic toilets were clean. It was fun to go across the ferry to get to the visitor's center. The roads in the park are brand new. Nice hiking and biking trail access nearby.

Gina M

Verified

May 4, 2022 Stayed at: G005, Loop: Group Sites

5

This was a great campground. Very quiet, with spaced out camp spots that were really private. There was lots of branches and logs around to collect for fires. There was not a shower house nearby. The septic toilets were clean. It was fun to go across the ferry to get to the visitor's center. The roads in the park are brand new. Nice hiking and biking trail access nearby.

Stan F

Verified

April 17, 2022 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites

5

Camp site was spacious with water at the site. The pit toilet was directly across from the campsite. The area offered access to lots of great trails. Our group enjoyed our trip on the ferry across the Green River.

Stan F

Verified

April 17, 2022 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites

5

Camp site was spacious with water at the site. The pit toilet was directly across from the campsite. The area offered access to lots of great trails. Our group enjoyed our trip on the ferry across the Green River.

Location Maple Springs

Address:
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.2072 / -86.1317

Elevation: 237 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

11AM

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site types & loops

  • Sites 1-4 have electric and water, and are recommended for equestrian use with a tie-up area. No sewer or dump station available.
  • Sites 1-4 are recommended for equestrians with electric and water; vault toilets are available. No sewer or dump station.

Vehicles & parking

  • Green River Ferry is closed; alternate route takes 45 minutes. Ferry operates limited hours. RVs cannot use the ferry.
  • Ferry is subject to last minute closures; RVs cannot board. Call for operational status. Ferry hours are 6am-6pm.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Learn about White-nose syndrome affecting bats in national parks.

Safety & rules

  • Ticks are common; take precautions against tick-borne illnesses.

Fires & fuel

  • Obtain and burn firewood on-site to prevent pest spread; moving firewood is illegal in some states.

Local regulations

  • Firearms must follow state law; other weapons are prohibited in the park.
  • Fireworks are not allowed in the park.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Road construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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