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Maple Springs

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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

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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

William K

Verified

October 10, 2024 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites

5

Beautiful and spacious campground. Water and electrical was reliable and the loop was recently repaved. There are bathrooms on site (no plumbing) and no bathhouse. We thought the bathrooms were well maintained contrary to other reviews. Good hikes nearby and the drive to the Mammouth Cave visiter center was very short via the ferry. The cave tours are excellent and I highly recommend the extended history tour.

William K

Verified

October 10, 2024 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites

5

Beautiful and spacious campground. Water and electrical was reliable and the loop was recently repaved. There are bathrooms on site (no plumbing) and no bathhouse. We thought the bathrooms were well maintained contrary to other reviews. Good hikes nearby and the drive to the Mammouth Cave visiter center was very short via the ferry. The cave tours are excellent and I highly recommend the extended history tour.

Dallas T

Verified

September 18, 2024 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

5

Clean, quite newly paved level spots lots of shade and walking trails. 20/30/50 and domestic water large concrete picnic tables and very nice fire rings easy to adjust for cooking.

Dallas T

Verified

September 18, 2024 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

5

Clean, quite newly paved level spots lots of shade and walking trails. 20/30/50 and domestic water large concrete picnic tables and very nice fire rings easy to adjust for cooking.

Dallas T

Verified

September 18, 2024 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

5

Clean, quite newly paved level spots lots of shade and walking trails. 20/30/50 and domestic water large concrete picnic tables and very nice fire rings easy to adjust for cooking.

John S

Verified

September 17, 2024 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

4

We had the place to ourselves in mid September. Quiet, peaceful, with good electric hook-up. Recommended!

John S

Verified

September 17, 2024 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

4

We had the place to ourselves in mid September. Quiet, peaceful, with good electric hook-up. Recommended!

John S

Verified

September 17, 2024 Stayed at: G002, Loop: Group Sites

4

We had the place to ourselves in mid September. Quiet, peaceful, with good electric hook-up. Recommended!

Wendy B

Verified

August 25, 2024 Stayed at: G001, Loop: Group Sites

3

When we booked the campground, we were traveling and not familiar with the area at all. We knew there were not full hookups, but have never been to a campground before that didn't at least have shower houses if hookups were not available. There was also not a dump station to use unless we drove 50 minutes around the park to get to it, as you could not take campers on the ferry. In the heat and humidity of summer, it would have been nice to be able to take showers. At least we only spent 2 nights there. Lesson learned for sure.

Wendy B

Verified

August 25, 2024 Stayed at: G001, Loop: Group Sites

3

When we booked the campground, we were traveling and not familiar with the area at all. We knew there were not full hookups, but have never been to a campground before that didn't at least have shower houses if hookups were not available. There was also not a dump station to use unless we drove 50 minutes around the park to get to it, as you could not take campers on the ferry. In the heat and humidity of summer, it would have been nice to be able to take showers. At least we only spent 2 nights there. Lesson learned for sure.

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 4, 2026

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