Mammoth Cave National Park78
Campsite #78 at Mammoth Cave Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
$25
Campsite #78
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 36 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/28
3/10
Campsite #78 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 36ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (22)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 86% |
| 4 star | | 9% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 5% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@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.
Some Coverage
@DerryDA423301D · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #78
We did the domes and dripstones tour with a 9 year old. It was great.
Major Issues
@DaltonM0374AEF · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #78
The sites near the cave are closer together than I would like as a tent camper. This is outweighed by the proximity to the camp store and visitor center (walking distance for some). The bathrooms were clean. Noise was non-existent at night. I felt safe. No complaints. I would absolutely camp here again. I just wish more of the tours were open later in September and October. I understand there are capacity issues however.
No Service
@AnnabellO0EAC6 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #78
Beautiful, wooded campground in walking distance to the visitor's center and start of the cave tours. There is also a camp store with showers and even a tiny post office. We really enjoyed our stay!
@BENP8352155 · Camped on Mar 6, 2025 at Campsite #78
Super convenient campground for seeing Mammoth Cave, well maintained.
No Service
@LoriW4261886 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #78
We stayed 7 nights in early October. The park is shady (so shady that we had trouble using our solar chargers), quiet, peaceful, and dark at night. There were deer wandering through daily, and we heard owls and coyotes at night. If you bring a hatchet, there is plenty of wood nearby to use for fires without needing to buy any. It was a delightful place to stay!
@AmberJ1835575 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #78
This was our first stop on a 3000 mile road trip with two kids under 4 years old! Our site was amazing! Spacious, private feeling, yet still close to the bathrooms! The giant felled tree separating our only next door neighbor was our kids favorite part and I loved watching them be able to explore!
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@MarissaR581474 · Camped on Sep 30, 2023 at Campsite #78
The campground was quiet and beautiful! The restroom facilities were nice and the camp store had a great selection of essentials. Will definitely be back!
Good
@ShannonN375646 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #78
Amazing spot. Amazing campground. Sites are a good size, but you'll still be close to neighbors. Close to the visitor center and caves. The store is convenient for any last minute needs, ice, etc. The general store did run out of firewood, which was frustrating, but otherwise it was a great visit.
No Service
@MaggieB9225784 · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #78
Campsite was spacious and well maintained, facilities were clean. The fireflies at night were the best part!
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@JesseB3600980 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #78
Great campground! Sites were well spaced. Bathrooms well maintained (no shower). Right around the corner from Mammoth Cave. May want to pick up firewood on the drive in to save time. Stayed for one night and would definitely book again.
Good
@DonnaB6313036 · Camped on Sep 27, 2022 at Campsite #78
We just spent one night at the campground, but we will be back! It was very shady, and the campsites were very roomy.
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@KeithJ4436314 · Camped on Jun 20, 2022 at Campsite #78
Campgrounds are comfortable and well maintained. I chose a tent site on the perimeter. Very quiet. Mammoth Cave trails are gret.
Excellent
@BrandonF642661 · Camped on May 24, 2022 at Campsite #78
Campsites and facilities and facilities very clean. Enjoyed the fact that I didn't have use a vehicle to get to other areas in the park.
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@KyleS7386692 · Camped on Apr 7, 2022 at Campsite #78
Campground was conveniently located a few minutes away from the visitors center. The campsite itself was very affordable, quiet, and clean.
Major Issues
@RoxanneP7D16C2 · Camped on Apr 4, 2022 at Campsite #78
Site 78 is downhill from the other sites and there is a bit of a gulley running from the picnic table toward the back of the pad. We were able to pitch our tent in a dry area and hang our tarp over the picnic table. The bathrooms were clean, the campground was quiet and there was a lot of space between sites. Would visit again.
Some Coverage
@BradH412 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #78
Loop C is not ideal for tent camping, many sites are not level and there are frequently numerous RVs that run the motors and generators. Several of the sites in Loop C have significant erosion issues make the sites less than ideal. The staff are all very kind and pleasant, but one has to really advocate for any needs. The visitor center is amazing as is the cave. The ranger led tour of the cave is more of a walk with an occasional tidbit from a ranger that on the whole was underwhelming. Trails are clearly marked and well maintained.
No Service
@CindyH380 · Camped on May 20, 2021 at Campsite #78
Campground is beautiful with large sites and short walk to visitors center, cave entrance and and hikes. I highly recommend the campground
Excellent
@JohnP681 · Camped on Apr 20, 2021 at Campsite #78
Nice campground providing access to Mammoth Cave with wooded sites. Lots of nice hikes available from the campground. Very nice gravel bicycle trail. A very few of the pull through campsites are quite close to each other.
Good
@TrevorC394 · Camped on Apr 13, 2021 at Campsite #78
Clean site close to visitor center and multiple trails and very helpful staff
Good
@AprilR1DA457C4 · Camped on Sep 19, 2020 at Campsite #78
The campsites were amazing.
@MabelK6917DE8E · Camped on Aug 24, 2020 at Campsite #78
Well-maintained park and campsite, friendly and welcoming staff. Awesome hiking trails and canoeing trip on Green River. Ask about the Beneath Your Feet program and look for all 14 landmarks.
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