Mammoth Cave National ParkG5
Campsite #G5 at Maple Springs Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
$50
Group Site #G5
| Drive-In | 24 people |
| 50 ft | Pull-Through |
| 2 | fair |
7/13
7/23
Campsite #G5 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-Through parking, 50ft driveway, 20 amp hookup, 30 amp hookup, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (8)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 25% |
| 4 star | | 25% |
| 3 star | | 38% |
| 2 star | | 13% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LaurenB3809936 · Camped on Oct 11, 2023 at Campsite #G5
This review has two parts to it: pre getting into the park, and post getting into the park. First, getting to the park was a challenge. The directions on the website for how to avoid the ferry were clear enough and we were able to find it just fine, but it is a total hassle to go so far out of the way to get in. It added easily an hour to the trip. Once we were in, the campsite was nice enough! We appreciated the flat parking space. There were only a few other campers, which made us feel really remote which we appreciated. The trails were clearly marked, which is also a huge plus. We didn't make it to the caves, so all we really saw was forest. That's fine, but not sure that alone was worth the trek to get to the campground. Not sure we'd visit again because of it!
@DavidW7736336 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #G5
We arrived late to find one of our sites occupied by squatters since no reserved notice was posted. So we occupied one site as we originally desired but forced to reserve an additional site due to our number of occupants. This merely demonstrates their occupants restrictions is about money. The restrooms were so disgusting, several chose not to enter due to the horrible smell. They did refund a portion of our money but only a portion.
@MeghanPE0CEA46 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #G5
We didn’t know that we would have to cross the green river ferry when coming in from the south entrance.
So we wasted about 2 driving hours that could have been avoided had we known. Our camper didn’t fit on the Ferry and we arrived 15 minutes after it closed. Closes at 6pm.
I am only posting in hopes that others see this and avoid that mistake. We had to drive around to the north entrance.
So we wasted about 2 driving hours that could have been avoided had we known. Our camper didn’t fit on the Ferry and we arrived 15 minutes after it closed. Closes at 6pm.
I am only posting in hopes that others see this and avoid that mistake. We had to drive around to the north entrance.
@TerryT6108431 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #G5
Great spots, spread out. Kids loved taking the ferry to get there.
@AnnaT9267125 · Camped on Jun 26, 2022 at Campsite #G5
Our site was beautiful, peaceful, spaced out well from neighbors. Our neighbors had some dogs which were well behaved but far enough away to not be disruptive even when they did bark.
The site is equipped with a couple concrete picnic tables, a couple fire rings, water and electric, and plenty of shade. There was enough space we probably could have pitched 10 tents, but we only had 2, an RV and a couple hammocks.
The ground is very hard- we will be upgrading to heavy duty stakes before next trip.
The wildlife- we saw quite a few insects and spiders, and at night heard deer? bears? people? no idea- rummaging through the woods behind us. I told the kids it was just deer. I hope I was right, but nothing showed itself.
The ferry was only open from 6am to 6pm most days, I think opens later on Sunday, and is very small. Only holds 2 cars- no trailers or RVs, so if you use GPS to get to the site off times or with trailers or RVs, set it to avoid ferries. It does make it about a 30-45 minute trip to the Mammoth Cave visitor center if you can't use the ferry, and only 5-10 minutes if you can.
We all loved the site and are already planning our next trip there.
The site is equipped with a couple concrete picnic tables, a couple fire rings, water and electric, and plenty of shade. There was enough space we probably could have pitched 10 tents, but we only had 2, an RV and a couple hammocks.
The ground is very hard- we will be upgrading to heavy duty stakes before next trip.
The wildlife- we saw quite a few insects and spiders, and at night heard deer? bears? people? no idea- rummaging through the woods behind us. I told the kids it was just deer. I hope I was right, but nothing showed itself.
The ferry was only open from 6am to 6pm most days, I think opens later on Sunday, and is very small. Only holds 2 cars- no trailers or RVs, so if you use GPS to get to the site off times or with trailers or RVs, set it to avoid ferries. It does make it about a 30-45 minute trip to the Mammoth Cave visitor center if you can't use the ferry, and only 5-10 minutes if you can.
We all loved the site and are already planning our next trip there.
@StephanieB295 · Camped on Oct 25, 2021 at Campsite #G5
The best part of our camping experience was the distance between campsites. Plenty of space between other campers. Its a secluded campground with only 7 sites, so no traffic unless you are camping there. We were there with a group and had campsites 001, 003, and 005 rented and could have had up to 24 people per campsites, which was fun
Negatives: there is NO dumping station for campers, there is NO shower house, there were multiple areas with steel rods sporadically sticking up out of the ground(i assume where Picknick tables used to be). This was very dangerous, especially at night as there are no lights whatsoever on the whole campground and none of these areas were markered. The breaker kept tripping on the electrical box. Campsites 001 does not have its own breaker box so when the electric went out we were without power overnight because no one would answer the number listed for campground despite multiple messages left.
Despite multiple negatives I would stay here again as a group.
Negatives: there is NO dumping station for campers, there is NO shower house, there were multiple areas with steel rods sporadically sticking up out of the ground(i assume where Picknick tables used to be). This was very dangerous, especially at night as there are no lights whatsoever on the whole campground and none of these areas were markered. The breaker kept tripping on the electrical box. Campsites 001 does not have its own breaker box so when the electric went out we were without power overnight because no one would answer the number listed for campground despite multiple messages left.
Despite multiple negatives I would stay here again as a group.
@BradB326 · Camped on Oct 10, 2021 at Campsite #G5
It was a great experience all around. It would have been helpful to know that there wouldn't be an after-hours check-in person on site. The cave tours are amazing! There is so much to do in the park, give yourself extra time to soak in all the beauty it has to offer!
@LisaS424 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #G5
Very nice campsite, good elec and water equipment + concrete picnic table, fire rings and some wood. No ranger in park. Was a bit isolated. Very quiet and peaceful.
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