Mammoth Cave National Park73
Campsite #73 at Mammoth Cave Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
$25
Campsite #73
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 79 ft | Pull-Through |
| 2 | good |
3/5
3/11
Campsite #73 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-Through parking, 79ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (24)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 63% |
| 4 star | | 21% |
| 3 star | | 13% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@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?
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@DanielW5233823 · Camped on Sep 20, 2025 at Campsite #73
I absolutely love Mammoth Cave. This campground is one of the cleanest and most private feeling you will ever visit. The sites themselves are wooded, very large, and they genuinely feel like your own private space.
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@TravisT974DD09 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #73
My wife and I visited Mammoth Cave National Park for three days in our campervan with our two dogs, and we had an absolutely fantastic experience! We stayed in Campground Loop C, which was peaceful and well-maintained. The sites were spacious, and the proximity to the parks trails and visitor center made it incredibly convenient.For the cave tours, we did the 4-hour Grand Avenue Tour and the 2-hour lantern-lit Great Onyx Lantern Tour. Both were amazing but completely different experiences! The Grand Avenue Tour showcased the vastness and diversity of the cave system, with jaw-dropping formations and an adventurous trek that felt like stepping into another world. Our tour guides, Brendan and Jackie were a great team and brought a ton of energy and knowledge to create an unforgettable experience. The Great Onyx Lantern Tour was more intimate and atmospheric, with the soft glow of lanterns adding a touch of mystery and history to the experience. Highly recommend doing a tour if you have the time and energy!Outside the cave, we loved walking the surface trails and taking in the beauty of the surrounding forest. Our dogs enjoyed exploring the pet-friendly areas, though they couldnt join us on the cave tours (understandable, of course).If youre visiting, bring good walking shoes for the tours and make sure to book your cave tours in advancespots fill up quickly, especially for the unique lantern-lit ones. Mammoth Cave is a must-visit for anyone who loves adventure and natural beauty!
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@CaseyM20601932 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #73
The sites are nicely spaced and they located in wooded areas
@GenevieveEAE86 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #73
Clean and quiet. The site was rainy and wet, but we managed to figure out a dry spot to setup our small tent. The shower and store facilities were clean and had everything we needed. Including a post office. The shower change machine only took $1 and $5 bills. The park lodge and main building were walking distance away.
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@kenp1414092 · Camped on Apr 13, 2024 at Campsite #73
Campground itself was super; well-maintained, level sites with appropriate isolation. Grills in good working order. Ample trash receptacles. Showers just OK, since half of the money spent went to just heat the water; charging less or giving more time could be the remedy. A constant flow hot water system would be prohibitively expensive.
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@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Apr 2, 2024 at Campsite #73
We loved the location of the campground and how close it is to the visitor center and hiking/biking trails. Our stay was during spring break so the kayak outfitters were not up and running yet but there was still plenty to do and see. Some of the campsites were close together, but most are pleasantly spaced out. The bathrooms were very clean, but they are small considering there is only one set per loop. I could see that being a slight hassle during peak season. The cave tours were epic and definitely live up to its namesake. Even though it was "off season" they still had a good variety of tours (buy tickets in advance!) We only stayed 3 nights so we didn't get to explore the entirety of the park grounds, definitely would recommend staying longer if you want to see it all!
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@AudreyB7605B40 · Camped on Nov 5, 2023 at Campsite #73
The campsite was within walking distance to the Visitor's Center which was great.
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@MikeB2167342 · Camped on Apr 10, 2023 at Campsite #73
Nice campground. Campsites well spaced - not at all like some of the tightly spaced campgrounds.
Clean bathrooms, conveniently located near the main cavern entrance.
Clean bathrooms, conveniently located near the main cavern entrance.
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@DanaP4397063 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #73
Easy check in/out process. Nice area. No issues
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@GuyG6118713 · Camped on Aug 30, 2022 at Campsite #73
Great park to visit. Knowledgeable staff, clean, well-kept. Trail map needs work, as do trail markings. Its easy to get turned around.
@GaryH6725051 · Camped on May 14, 2022 at Campsite #73
Good site, spacious, had Tufted Titmice fly down to picnic table to steal crumbs of food during our meal. Very cute!
@NancyS9263746 · Camped on Apr 15, 2022 at Campsite #73
If youre into caves, this is the park for you! Campground was under construction for roadwork which was a minor inconvenience. Sites were pretty level. Bathrooms needed updating and a tad more cleaning. Park was great with lots of trails Staff and rangers were friendly and helpful.
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@JeromeF569 · Camped on Nov 17, 2021 at Campsite #73
Visiting the cave was great !
@WilliamV721 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #73
If you opt for a drive through site get it on the right side of loop or your door will face traffic
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@StevenS990 · Camped on Oct 4, 2021 at Campsite #73
Rangers very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly. Staff at counter for tickets not as nice.
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@KathyB551 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #73
The sites are nicely separated so you'er not on top of each other. We love being in the wooded campgrounds. Site pads could be a little wider. There was about a 6" drop off the pad to the ground which made the first step going into our camper about 15-18" high. The grounds were very well kept and a must see are the caves. We were there 20 years ago so this was our second visit.
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@charless190 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #73
The cave was great , we enjoyed our time underground. We took the modified historic tour the guide was good and the walk through the cave was great and very enjoyable. The only complaint I have is the number of people on the tour. We only heard the guide at the beginning and the end. I understand all parks are overcrowded but the 25 or more people on one tour was way to many.
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@carried5756851 · Camped on Oct 28, 2020 at Campsite #73
First I'd like to comment on mammoth park campground; it was a FANTASTIC campground, spacious sites and room in between sites, we have a 24 ft RV. We stayed on site 73. Touring the cave is a must !!! We went during covid so there where no guided tours available, we did the self guide and it was a truly amazing experience, one I'll never forget.
@AndreaH7314496 · Camped on Sep 11, 2020 at Campsite #73
The campground was clean and very quiet due to social distancing closure of surrounding campsites. We completed the self guided tour of the cave and I cannot recommend this enough! You will receive a map in the beginning with stops to make along the cave. At each stop there is not only a little summary on your map, but Rangers are positioned all throughout the cave to answer questions. They were so helpful and with social distancing guidelines we hardly saw any other people during out tour on a Saturday! The campground is a very easy walk to the visitor center and lodge where they have a little cafe if needed. Bathrooms at the campground were clean and well lit, however the showers were closed and we were not aware till we got there. Overall we had an excellent trip to Mammoth Cave!
@DonaldG3252262 · Camped on Aug 31, 2020 at Campsite #73
Should plan to stay at least 2 nights camping and book a cave tour in advance. Cave tours are limited to just the self guided walk through the historical cave entry, but their are knowledgeable Park rangers stationed at various points to explain some of the significant features and history of the cave. Plenty of great hiking trails. There is mountain biking on the north side of the Green river. You can take your car or your bikes across if the ferry is running.
@MarthaC12DA70C · Camped on Aug 9, 2020 at Campsite #73
Lovely campsite!
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