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Mammoth Cave National Park

5 federal campgrounds, all of them reservable or unlisted.

5Campgrounds
226Sites
440–770 ftElevation
Elevation: USGS 3DEP elevation point queries at 5 of these 5 campgrounds

Where they are

5 of 5 mapped
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Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

The campgrounds · 5

5 campgrounds
ReservableOpen
Houchin Ferry Campground
Mammoth Cave National Park · KY
12 sites12 with a tent padrigs to 30 ft440 ftdrinking watertoiletshookups
Reservable
Mammoth Cave Backcountry Camping
Mammoth Cave National Park · KY
94 sites81 boat-in sites13 hike-in sites690 fthookups
Reservable
Mammoth Cave Campground
Mammoth Cave National Park · KY
111 sites37 pull-through sitesrigs to 40 ft580 ftdrinking watertoiletshookups
Reservable
Maple Springs
Mammoth Cave National Park · KY
7 sites4 pull-through sites3 group sitesrigs to 50 ft770 ftdrinking watertoiletshookups
Reservable
Mammoth Picnic Shelters
Mammoth Cave National Park · KY
2 sites470 ftdrinking waterhookups
Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 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 · Sep 8, 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 · 5 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
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