Mammoth Cave National Park$25
Mammoth Cave
Closed for the season
Total sites: 110
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
599 ft
48°F
34°F
34°F
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Mammoth Cave Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Mammoth Cave Campground is part of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky (42 min northeast of Bowling Green, KY) with an elevation of 599 feet. There are a total of 110 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. 100 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 27 and 92 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, wifi, general store, laundry facility, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (876)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 60% | |
| 4 star | 26% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@YUKIK0A2F94464 · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #87
Here was so silent place and so relax place.
@MollyP6584002 · Camped on Nov 25, 2025 at Campsite #66
The campsite was even, smooth, and well-maintained! The bathrooms were ok, but not super clean. Location was pretty and the loop made a nice walking path.
@BlakeGE147ADE1 · Camped on Nov 25, 2025 at Campsite #76
Quiet spot. Make sure to bring a leaf blower if you plan on tent camping. There was no site prep so you have to clear your own area when you arrive. Also, I wish I would have known the showers were tied to the general store that was already closed for the season. The booking sites advertise showers. So no showers if you book in the fall when the store is closed for the season. Overall, we enjoyed the stay! Would stay there again.
@JordanB2827270 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #59
Great location for camping in Mammoth Cave, less than a 15 minute walk to the Visitor Center, 5 minute drive. The campground also has a few trails linked to it, which is great if you want to avoid the large crowds. Area was very quiet in mid-November, which was nice.
@tomn1568100 · Camped on Nov 19, 2025 at Campsite #90
We have a 25 foot travel trailer had no issues getting into our pull through site.
@CassandraB4925 · Camped on Nov 18, 2025 at Campsite #104
The campsites were clear and clean, the quarter-showers were crazy nice, and the water spigots were convenient. My only complaint is that people are allowed to have their generators going, which are very loud. I felt like I was in a construction zone until about 9pm when they turned their generators off.
@RyanC6963071 · Camped on Nov 15, 2025 at Campsite #73
My site was occupied by someone else when I arrived a little before 7P. There was no clear signage on who to contact (non emergency) and when I called Recreation.gov they said to just take some other unoccupied site. Whats the point of reservations?
@kishabEC5704C9 · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #87
Very well maintained camp sites, loved the fire pits. Bathrooms were okay, could have been cleaner and one did not have any water. Disappointed that the store wasn't open to buy firewood but the lodge and welcome center were super close. Not a fan of the generator use as it drowns out the sound of nature. Overall a great time and we plan to bring our kids back in the spring.
@SarahR6066410 · Camped on Nov 8, 2025 at Campsite #62
The campground was beautiful, restrooms were clean and well stocked, and the nearby campground store and lodge had everything you might need in a pinch. Would definitely recommend!
@JulianneB7CA72 · Camped on Nov 2, 2025 at Campsite #91
Gorgeous campground very close to hiking trails around the park. The rangers were friendly and helpful and staff in the lodge were kind. Bathrooms were well maintained. Only reason I cant give 5 stars is because the caves were closed during the entirety of our stay and there was a surprising amount of light pollution for a bat sanctuary. Paths were lighted every night and the lights outside the bathrooms were very bright. We ended up moving sights after our first night to a darker park of the campground. Otherwise we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning.
@HaydenM5837620 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #95
Clean campground, only complaint was people not respecting quiet hours.
@LaurieZ127063C · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #86
Our campsite was nice and level. Bathrooms were close, but trail lights weren't working. The campground is very dark, and those lights would have made navigation to restrooms alot easier. Showers took a bit to figure out, as far as getting the temperature right.
@KylaC0A45BD5CA · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #85
A huge thank you to the Park Rangers taking care of our national monuments during the shutdown. The facilities were pristine, and even though the cave was under limited operations, the trails were well maintained, and everyone I came into contact with was smiling and helpful, and I'm so happy I spent two days there!
@DebraP3814056 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #103
We appreciated that the campground stayed open even during the shut down. Mammoth Cave campground is a beautiful place to camp.
@MiriamM4F16BB5 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #48
Mammoth Cave NP is an incredible destination for visitors of all ages. Campground site was large and well maintained with clean restrooms- with hot water. Wish there were showers but theres a camp store that offers showers.
@MarkF9408903 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #59
Camping during the shutdown was less than ideal, still nice but lacking in several respects.Planning the trip 6 months in advance leaves little choice but to go on the trip, which was limited in regards to facilities access including the cave system. Also the camp area was very messy with leaves and branches and acorns everywhere. It did not seem as though the site selection was really being tracked.
@JohnGE55511625 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #79
Incredible cave system that is made available to the public. Absolutely stunning!
@CharlesC950415 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #85
stayed many times. Staff always polite and helpful even during the shutdown
@WojtekJ24ECDCA · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #2
Nothing wrong to say about this place! Restrooms clean.
@BettinaE1BFA79 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #7
Tent only camping lot 007 was perfect for two tents and two cars. Close to restrooms and pretty view to the back.
@ShaylaSDF939BD · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #94
Enjoyed our long weekend at Mammoth Caves. We werent able to go on our guided cave tours (gov shut down) but we plan to come back again for that experience!
@JanR3890960 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #38
The website was near impossible to book as it kept timing out due to my senior lifetime pass and then it said I had three bookings when I only wanted to book one. Luckily there was a guy at the kiosk so I could pay that wayI also booked a site back in April and another couple turned up and said they had already booked it. They were very rude as I was already set up. There was no cell service so could t show my April receipts the kiosk guy couldnt find it in the system either
@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #78
C78 was big and private, enjoyed dawn and dusk visits from family of deer. Campground facilities well-maintained and it was great we could collect dead wood for fires -- so many other parks can't or don't do that. Shout out to camp store which sells excellent fire starters in muffin cups.
@TimW5397967 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #110
Park was great. Restrooms were very clean. Enjoyed the trails. The restaurant at the Lodge was very good.
@LarryR5427320 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #10
No issues, space had plenty of room. Definitely would stay here again.
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