Mammoth Cave Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $25.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- March 1 to February 28
- Sites
- 109 total · 109 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Branchville Dump Station · 72.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.1822, -86.0970
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Mammoth Cave Campground is ideal for visitors seeking an authentic national park experience while still having easy access to amenities, cave tours, and other park activities. This developed campground is located within ¼ mile from the visitor center and contains 111 primitive campsites with a mixture of tent only sites, group sites, tent or RV sites, and accessible sites. Rangers on duty in the campground kiosk are happy to provide information to make your stay a special adventure.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Mammoth Cave Campground free?
No. Mammoth Cave Campground charges $25.00. 109 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Mammoth Cave Campground?
Mammoth Cave Campground has 109 sites on record. 109 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Mammoth Cave Campground open?
The season on record runs March 1 to February 28. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Mammoth Cave Campground?
Mammoth Cave Campground is at 37.1822, -86.0970. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
What is the weather like at Mammoth Cave Campground?
Kentucky has a moderate climate with warm, yet moist conditions. Summers average in the high 80s; winters average in the low 40s. Southern Kentucky, where Mammoth Cave is located, receives the highest average precipitation for the state, about 50 inches per year, mostly in spring. Winter can bring mild to moderate snow and ice. Storms happen year-round, and can include tornadoes and flooding in low-lying areas, but severe weather is infrequent.
What are the rules at Mammoth Cave Campground?
• Camp only in designated sites. • Pay the camping fee at the entrance kiosk. • Or reserve a site on Recreation.gov. No refunds. • Check-out time is 11 am. Check-in time is after 1 pm. • Maximum of 8 persons per site. Maximum 14 day stay in calendar year. • Only one RV per site. Two tents per site. • Quiet hours: 10 pm - 6 am. • Generators are permitted from 8 am to 8 pm as long as they are properly muffled and do not create unreasonable noise. • Articles left unattended on an unpaid campsite for 24 hours may be impounded. • Do not dig, trench, or level ground at your campsite. • Please deposit refuse in dumpsters and recycling bins by the A Loop restroom. • Do not wash dishes or clothing at water hydrants. • Catch your drain water in buckets and empty into toilets in the restrooms. • Store your camp food inside a vehicle to prevent wildlife access. These are general regulations only. Please familiarize yourself with all of the campground regulations before you camp at Mammoth Cave Campground.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
