Mammoth Cave Campground
Mammoth Cave Campground is a national park campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric & sewer.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.19028, -86.09139
- Hookups
- Electric & Sewer
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Caving, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Photography, Ranger Station, Star Gazing, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 270-758-2424
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mammoth Cave Campground
Overview Please review "Need to Know" for the campground and additional "Need to Know" information for individual sites. Clicking on the site link will provide more details about the site's conditions. Be sure to check the 'Need to Know' section for each site to gather additional information on specific conditions. Mammoth Cave Campground offers campers a prime location to explore both the depths and surface treasures of Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is an underground passageway with over 400 miles of naturally sculpted limestone and sandstone, making it the longest recorded cave system in the world. The grand-scale chambers and winding passageways were the inspiration for the park’s name. The campground also serves as an entry point to 14 miles of hiking and biking trails, and is just a five-minute walk to the Visitor Center, where cave tours begin All wheels must remain on the pavement within the campground, as varying conditions can cause muddy ruts and erosion. Recreation A must-do activity in the park is exploring Mammoth Cave. Walking tours of the caverns leave from the visitor center daily. There are also miles of bike trails and hiking trails within the park. Facilities The 109 primitive campsites are arranged around 4 paved loops, surrounded by fragrant trees. Water and restrooms are conveniently located inside each loop, with the park’s Visitor Center just a short five-minute walk away. Restroom Locations: Restrooms are situated within each
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 35 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave Campground | National park campground | 0.6 mi | $12–$50 | — |
| Mammoth Cave Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Maple Springs | National park campground | 2.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Maple Springs Group Campground | National park campground | 2.6 mi | $50 | — |
| Maple Springs Group Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Mammoth Picnic Shelters | National park campground | 3.3 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.