Maple Springs

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 Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

7 total sites

RV Sites

3 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly 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 Equestrian
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏕️ G002, Loop: Group Sites Equestrian
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏕️ G003, Loop: Group Sites Equestrian
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏕️ G004, Loop: Group Sites Equestrian
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 G005, Loop: Group Sites RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G006, Loop: Group Sites RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 G007, Loop: Group Sites RV
Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (312)

What Guests Are Saying

Maple Springs Campground offers spacious, private sites with beautiful surroundings, including trees and grassy areas, making it ideal for families and groups. The campground provides convenient water and electric hookups, and nearby hiking paths enhance the outdoor experience. While the bathrooms are basic and some logistical challenges exist, many guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere and plan to return for future visits.

Review Summary

3.8
312 reviews
5
40.1%
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4
26.9%
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3
14.7%
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2
10.6%
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1
7.7%
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Ronald H

Verified

May 14, 2026 Stayed at: G004, Loop: Group Sites

5

Only disappointment was that the elevator for the handicapped cave tour was broken, which was reason for my trip from Myrtle Beach

Seymour B

Verified

May 17, 2026 Stayed at: G001, Loop: Group Sites

5

A great stay! Quiet and tidy with immediate access to miles of well-maintained trails. Highly recommended!

Seymour B

Verified

May 17, 2026 Stayed at: G001, Loop: Group Sites

5

A great stay! Quiet and tidy with immediate access to miles of well-maintained trails. Highly recommended!

Theresa C

Verified

May 26, 2026 Stayed at: G007, Loop: Group Sites

5

Great space not to close to other campers. Lots of room . Clean restrooms. Highly recommend

Travis D

Verified

June 6, 2026 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites

5

What a hidden gem! Though being on the North side of the park, the campsites were beautiful, spacious.

William H

Verified

June 17, 2026 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

5

Very nice!

Mercedes O

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: G007, Loop: Group Sites

5

Camp site #7 at Maple Springs was everything we needed and more! With a water supply, electrical plug-ins, and a short walk to the bathroom, it made for a great stay. Tons of cleared space for several tents. We fit 3 with no trouble and could have realistically fit 2-3 more comfortably. Close enough to other sites that we didn't feel totally isolated but didn't feel right on top of each other either. My "need to knows" for this specific site were. #1. The fire pits are in kind of a weird spot. They're kind of close to the road and not near the picnic tables/where we set up tents. Not a massive deal at all but I did like how some of the other fire pits were set up better at the other sites. #2. The bathrooms are not the cleanest, but they aren't the worst I've ever seen either. Definitely prefer plumbing but it's not an actual portapotty so that's a plus. It is essentially a fortified portapotty though, no flushing/sinks/mirrors/etc., just FYI. #3. You're at the mercy of the ferry's schedule for travel time/cave tours/showers/camp store/etc. We never had a problem with using the ferry, but keep in mind it runs 6 AM to 6 PM and can have last minute closures, and if you're caught on the wrong side of the ferry from the campground, it can take ~40 minutes to get to camp. All 3 of these are totally doable and the beauty and comfortability of the site over shadows them TEN FOLD. They're just things I'd want to know about the site. We plan to book again!

Kimberly C

Verified

July 5, 2026 Stayed at: G004, Loop: Group Sites

5

This is beautiful camp ground wish we could have stayed longer.
The one thing is if you are planning to have an RV verify the camp sizes. We had planned on taking our 40 FT Fifth wheel with 3 slides . At the last minute we bought a smaller 25 ft Travel Trailer with 1 slide. Our space that was to hold a 40ft 5th wheel, bearly fit our 25Ft travel trailer.

George E

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: G005, Loop: Group Sites

5

This is a great campground. Very quiet with good water and electric hookups. It might be louder with large groups, but our experience was nice. The water tasted great. If you have a trailer you might want to enter the wrong way. The pads are angled as if for pull in. You have to go the long way around to get to the camp ground, but on e there the Green River ferry is easy with minor waits.

Ronald D

Verified

July 28, 2026 Stayed at: G004, Loop: Group Sites

4

The campground was very spacious, clean, and quiet. Would be great for families as each site had lots of open space with enough trees for shade. It is out of the way but the roads in were good. Taking the green river ferry to the mammoth cave national park was a treat (vehicles only, no trailers).
The entrance and exit signs need to be reversed as the proper angle for backing into sites required entering by the exit and leaving through the entrance.

Location Maple Springs

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

Elevation: 237 feet

Distance to downtown

35 mi drive to downtown Mammoth Cave (about 48 min)

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.

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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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