Campsite #42 at Mammoth Cave Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

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Campsite #42 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 34ft driveway, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (12)

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@patrickc406034 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #42
Great campground
@GregM1251637 · Camped on Sep 6, 2025 at Campsite #42
Enjoyable stay, friendly staff
@ErinG7052184 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #42
Mammoth Cave was the most amazing place Ive ever seen. The caves were so amazing all on their own but the facilities were always clean and functional. Every employee seemed genuinely happy to be there and everyone was so helpful. I had never been to Kentucky, other than passing through, and its beauty surpassed all expectations! This was a solo trip for me and I cant wait to bring my family back. The camping area was also wonderful! Only next time I will camp in tent only area so I wont be near loud generators during the day. I only got to do three tours and there is so much more I want to see there. I havent stopped talking about Mammoth Cave and Im pretty sure my family is tired of hearing it. They all know about many of the cave histories and dates and events pertaining to Floyd Collins unfortunate end. Ive bought a few books while there that will give me more insight to the amazing area and its caves!
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@KeithW1632645 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #42
Perfect for location visiting mammoth caves. Daniel the ranger was so helpful in finding an alternative site for us when we had to move
@MarilynG660052 · Camped on Sep 12, 2023 at Campsite #42
Easy to make appointment and not necessary to stop at office and the site is available early afternoon - great benefit
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No Service
@HeatherD420628 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #42
It was pretty noisy with people driving in late and the sites were relatively close together which made it loud. The tent campground is also very close to the road that goes into the park so hearing the cars come in sort of removes the nature experience. However, campsite itself was nice. It is nice that itโ€™s so close to the cave- only a 3 minute drive.
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Major Issues
@CharlesE498863 · Camped on Oct 22, 2022 at Campsite #42
Great camp great staff
@JuliaL6639896 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #42
Tent sites are large and spread apart, and plenty of trees provide enough shade. Bathhouse and the shower are close enough. Paid showers need some update
T-Mobile
No Service
@HeatherC820487 · Camped on Apr 29, 2022 at Campsite #42
Make sure you book early for all caves and even camp sites, everything sells out fast but well worth it. We had an amazing time camping and then exploring the caves and trails.
AT&T
Some Coverage
@TylerandW781 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #42
Our reservation got changed by the park a few days prior to our arrival. We were asked to move sites because someone else had been displaced. The whole experience made no sense. A call-back was promised to offer an explanation but one was never received.
The campground is fine and the bathrooms were clean, but we had rowdy neighbors and a less than average experience.
@MarkB1441206 · Camped on Oct 7, 2020 at Campsite #42
Nice campground with plenty of hiking and caving. There's also plenty of things a short drive away like Cave City, Dinosaur World and Kentucky Down Under. The camp store quite selling split firewood and went to pressed sawdust bricks. So if you want real firewood you'll have to buy it locally before you arrive. Other than that minor inconvenience, we really like it and will continue to visit here every year. The kids really love it!
@EmilyH5510816 · Camped on Jul 27, 2020 at Campsite #42
Everything was great. We felt very safe and spaced out from other campers. Restroom facilities were thoroughly cleaned daily.

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