Mammoth Cave National Park

Here, none of the campgrounds take walk-ups.

4Campgrounds

$20–$50A night, across 3

224Sites

440–770 ftElevation

Elevation: USGS 3DEP elevation point queries at 4 of these 4 campgrounds

Where they are

4 of 4 mapped

Drawing the map

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026

The campgrounds

4 campgrounds

Houchin Ferry CampgroundReservableOpenMammoth Cave National Park · KYfrom $2012 with a tent pad12 sitesrigs to 30 ft440 ftdrinking watertoilets

Mammoth Cave Backcountry CampingReservableMammoth Cave National Park · KY81 boat-in sites13 hike-in sites94 sites690 ft

Mammoth Cave CampgroundReservableMammoth Cave National Park · KYfrom $2537 pull-through sites111 sitesrigs to 40 ft580 fthookupsdrinking watertoilets

Maple SpringsReservableMammoth Cave National Park · KYfrom $504 pull-through sites3 group sites7 sitesrigs to 50 ft770 fthookupsdrinking watertoilets

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026

Heads up

Information

Tickets are required to enter Mammoth Cave Reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations are the only way to ensure a spot is available for your party. Please plan accordingly by visiting Recreation.gov to secure your tickets in advance. Availability of walk-up tickets is not…

Park Closure

Green River Ferry Temporarily Out of Service The Green River Ferry has temporarily suspended operation due to low water levels. Ferry service will resume once water levels rise and conditions are safe. A river forecast is available at: water.noaa.gov/gauges/03309000

Information

Temporary Closure of Select Trails for Rehabilitation Project The Old Guides Trail, Heritage Trail, Sunset Point Trail and areas of the Sinkhole Trail are currently closed due to a trail rehabilitation project.

Park Closure

Elevator for Accessible Tour Out of Service Due to mechanical issues with the cave elevator, the Accessible Tour is currently unavailable. Please check back for updates or call the visitor center at (270) 758-2180.

Source: National Park Service alerts API · Oct 23, 2026

Who answers for this land

Mammoth Cave National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Brett Guthrie (R)KY 2nd · 4 campgrounds · grade F

Source: U.S. Census district boundaries and the MTJP Congressional Public Lands Score

Unit: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) land units

Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly