Maple Springs Group Campground
37.2042, -86.1361 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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.
- Every day
- All Day
Open Season
- Closed · Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Regular Group Site - No Horses - One fire ring, one picnic table, maximum number per group: 16, maximum stay 14 days in a calendar year.
Equestrian site with water and electric hookups - Horses permitted - One fire ring, one picnic table, maximum number per group: 16, maximum stay 14 days in a calendar year. Do not picket horses to live trees. Horse trailers must remain on pavement.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
All sites in this campground may be reserved from March 1 - November 30.
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 40 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 26 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Limited Development Campground
All sites are paved.
Although no sites were designed specifically for ADA access, all sites in this campground are paved and level.
Keep fires within provided fire rings. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Observe all posted fire condition warnings and regulations.
No recycling center is available, but trash may be deposited in the bins provided.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
• 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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