Campgrounds in Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park has 3 campgrounds on the National Park Service record, 130 sites in total. 3 take reservations. Hours, fees, amenities and access for each — plus the scenic drives that reach them.
3 mapped · Park boundary: National Park Service
Houchin Ferry Campground12 sitesReservationsThe Houchin Ferry Campground lies next to the Green River at the former location of the Houchin Ferry. This campground is operated year-round and is located 15 miles from the Visitor Center and two miles east of Brownsville, KY. For campers who like it simple, these 12 tent-only campsites afford a quiet visit with drive-up access.
Mammoth Cave Campground111 sitesReservationsThe 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.
Maple Springs Group Campground7 sitesReservationsMaple 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.
Source: National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04