Maple Springs Group Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $50.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- December 1 to February 28
- Sites
- 8 total · 8 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Branchville Dump Station · 70.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.2042, -86.1361
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Maple Springs Group Campground lies on the park's north side, six miles from the visitor center and three miles north of Green River Ferry. This campground offers more secluded sites ideal for larger groups of campers and their horse companions. All sites have electric and water hookups for RVs. This campground is a natural launching-point for forays along the more than 70 miles of backcountry trails in Mammoth Cave National Park.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Maple Springs Group Campground free?
No. Maple Springs Group Campground charges $50.00. 8 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Maple Springs Group Campground?
Maple Springs Group Campground has 8 sites on record. 8 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Maple Springs Group Campground open?
The season on record runs December 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 Maple Springs Group Campground?
From the south, take the Mammoth Cave Pkwy toward the Visitor Center. At the intersection with Green River Ferry Rd, turn left onto Green River Ferry Rd. At Green River, cross the river by ferry and continue onward until the Maple Springs Loop Rd appears on your Left. Turn left onto Maple Springs Loop Rd. In approximately ¼ mile, Maple Springs Group Campground will be on your left. From the north, take KY259 to KY728 to KY1827 to KY1352, then follow Green River Ferry Rd to Maple Springs Loop Rd.
What are the rules at Maple Springs Group Campground?
• Camp only in designated sites. • Reserve a site on Recreation.gov, or call 1-877-444-6777. No refunds. • Check-out time is 11 am. Check-in time is 1 pm. • Maximum of 24 persons per site, 8 horses per equine site. Maximum 14 day stay in calendar year. • Quiet hours: 10 pm - 6 am. • Mark your occupied campsite when you leave. • Articles left unattended on an unpaid campsite for 24 hours may be impounded. • Do not dig, trench, or level ground at your campsite. • Do not hitch horses to trees. Use a picket line or provided tie-offs. • Deposit refuse in dumpsters or carry it out with you when you leave. • 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. This is a listing only of general regulations. Please familiarize yourself with all of the camping regulations before camping at Maple Springs Group Camp.
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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.
