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Mammoth Cave Campground, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Laundry
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Camp Store
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
Rates & Fees
Mammoth Cave Campground - Single Site
Per-night, per-site fee for a single campsite in the Mammoth Cave Campground at the regular rate. Limit 8 persons per site. Campers may stay a maximum of 14 days in a calendar year. Check-in time is 1:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am. No refunds.
Mammoth Cave Campground - Single Site - Senior Pass or Access Pass
Per-night, per-site fee for a single campsite in the Mammoth Cave Campground at the reduced rate for visitors with Golden Age/Golden Access Passports and America The Beautiful Senior/Access Passports. Limit 8 persons per site. Campers may stay a maximum of 14 days in a calendar year. Check-in time is 1:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am. No refunds.
Mammoth Cave Campground - Group Site
Per-night, per-site fee for a single campsite in the Mammoth Cave Campground at the regular rate. No discount is offered on group camping. Limit 16 persons per site. Campers may stay a maximum of 14 days in a calendar year. Check-in time is 1:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am. No refunds.
Mammoth Cave Campground - VIP Site Unavailable 2025
RV sites with full water, sewer and electric hookups. Limit eight persons per night per site. These sites are first come first serve and can not be reserved. Can not guarantee the availability of these sites.
Mammoth Cave Campground - VIP Site - Senior Pass or Access Pass
RV sites with full water, sewer and electric hookups. Limit eight persons per night per site. These sites are first come first serve and can not be reserved. Can not guarantee the availability of these sites.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Keep fires within provided fire rings. Fires must be extinguished when campers leave the campsite. Only dead and down wood may be used. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations. Ensure that fires are extinguished fully at checkout.Regulations Overview
• 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.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
All roads in Mammoth Cave Campground are paved. Each loop of the campground has one set of accessible restrooms. The adjacent service center offers a camp store, rest rooms, and a U.S. Post Office.
Cell Phone Information
Cell phone service is limited in the park. Verizon subscribers may receive some coverage.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs can be accommodated at selected sites, although there are no electric or water hookups except at the two VIP sites. A dump station is available at the adjacent service center. Check on recreation.gov or call the park to inquire before reserving a site for your RV.
RV Maximum Length
38
Additional Information
RVs and Trailers are allowed in select campsites, RV max length is 38 feet, Trailer max length is 26 feet. Season runs between March 1st and November 30th.
Trailer Maximum Length
26
ADA Information
Campsites no. 37 and 38 are fully accessible. There is no electric or water at these two sites.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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