There are few better ways to discover the pleasures and curiosities of the sunlit side of Mammoth Cave National Park than to camp among the trees or by the waters. The park offers camping in three developed campgrounds and in more than a dozen primitive sites in the backcountry and along the Green and Nolin Rivers. Use the links to find out about the different campgrounds. The table below will help you choose the one that's best for you. Also be sure to check out the Campground Regulations.
Mammoth Cave Campground is first-come, first-serve from September 16 - May 15.
Campground
Mammoth Cave
Houchins Ferry
Maple Springs
Sites
105 / 4 group
12
4 Equestrian/ 3 group
Fees (per night)
$17 / $20
$12
$22 / $30
Reservations
Y
N
Y
RV Sites
Y
N
N
RV Hookups
N
N
Y
Dump Station
Y
N
N
Grill & Tables
Y
Y
Y
Camp Store
Y
N
N
Toilets: Flush
Y
N
N
Toilets: Chemical
N
Y
Y
Showers
Y
N
N
Coin Laundry
Y
N
N
Water
Y
Y
Y
Large Groups
Y
N
Y
Mammoth Cave Campground Information about the park's main camping area. more...
Houchins Ferry Campground Information about camping "primitive" at this riverbank site. more...
Maple Springs Group Campground The campground for groups and horseback riders. more...
Backcountry Camping Information on camping in the park's remote woodlands. more...
Did You Know?
For many years, the chambers of Mammoth Cave rang with the sound of music. Visiting bands such as Landram's Sax-Horn Band and Luther Ewing's String Band, along with the Mammoth Cave Hotel's own local musicians, entertained visitors underground into the early 20th century.