Mammoth Cave National Park

Campgrounds of Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave National Park has two campgrounds, although only one of them is a fully developed traditional nationalk park campground. The main campground is right next to the most visited areas and is very busy. Houchin Ferry is the quiet, more isolated option.

Houchin Ferry Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 12 sites, $20 per site

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: Online at recreation.gov

marker Location: Along Houchins Ferry Road on the Green River

drink Amenities: Running water, vault toilets, grills and picnic tables

chart Demand: Medium. This campground is primitive and far removed from the caves area on the bank of the Green River, and is sometimes full.

Houchins Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky

Mammoth Cave Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 111 sites, $25 per site

calendar Open: March through November

click Reservations: Online at recreation.gov

marker Location: Near the visitor center in the very popular caves area

drink Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, grills and picnic tables, dump station, showers, camp store

chart Demand: Very high. This campground is the one and only fully developed campground in the park. It is right next to the main caves area of the park, and is very often full during peak visitation.

Headquarters Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky
Headquarters Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky