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Mammoth Cave Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
108[1]
Nightly fee from
$12.50[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[4]

Mammoth Cave Campground is managed by the National Park Service inside Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky[5]. Recreation.gov lists 108 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 98 standard nonelectric sites and 10 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. All 108 are drive-in sites[6]. Recreation.gov shows 96 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 105 that accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet[4]. NPS notes that reservations are available from March 1 to November 30[8]. NPS also lists a seasonal winter closure from 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-28[9]. NPS says a site holds a maximum of 8 persons, and Recreation.gov lists a range of 8 to 16[10][11].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 108
Site types[1] 98 standard nonelectric, 10 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[12] 111, 109 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[13] 2
Longest RV or trailer[4] 40 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 96 sites, tent at 105 sites
Pets[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[16] 1:00 PM
Check-out[17] 11:00 AM
People per site[11] 8 at most sites (8 to 16)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Mammoth Cave Campground - Single Site[18] $25
Mammoth Cave Campground - Single Site - Senior Pass or Access Pass[2] $12.50
Mammoth Cave Campground - Group Site[19] $40
Mammoth Cave Campground - VIP Site[20] $50
Mammoth Cave Campground - VIP Site - Senior Pass or Access Pass[21] $25

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Mammoth Cave Campground?
NPS lists a single site at $25 per night[18]. NPS also lists a reduced single site rate for Senior Pass or Access Pass holders[2]. A group site is listed at $40 per night[19].
Can you bring dogs to Mammoth Cave Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 108 campsites with this detail listed[14].
Do you need a reservation at Mammoth Cave Campground?
Mammoth Cave Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS lists 109 reservable sites[12]. NPS notes reservations are available from March 1 to November 30[8].
How long an RV can stay at Mammoth Cave Campground?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet[4]. Recreation.gov shows 96 sites that accept an RV or trailer[7].
Are campfires allowed at Mammoth Cave Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 108 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[15].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 108 overnight campsites at Mammoth Cave Campground: 98 standard nonelectric, 10 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Mammoth Cave Campground - Single Site - Senior Pass or Access Pass: $12.50 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Mammoth Cave Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Mammoth Cave Campground: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Mammoth Cave Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Mammoth Cave Campground: Drive-In 108 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Mammoth Cave Campground: 96 sites accept an RV or trailer and 105 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are available from March 1 - November 30. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Season and hours (NPS): Campground Hours Listed exceptions: Campground Kiosk Hours 2026-03-01 to 2026-11-30; Seasonal Winter Closure 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-28. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Recreation.gov campground rules for Mammoth Cave Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Maximum people per campsite at Mammoth Cave Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 16). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. NPS lists 111 sites at Mammoth Cave Campground: 109 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. 2 of the 108 campsites at Mammoth Cave Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Mammoth Cave Campground: yes at all 108 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Mammoth Cave Campground: yes at all 108 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-in time at Mammoth Cave Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Check-out time at Mammoth Cave Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, Mammoth Cave Campground - Single Site: $25 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  19. Camping fee, Mammoth Cave Campground - Group Site: $40 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  20. Camping fee, Mammoth Cave Campground - VIP Site: $50 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  21. Camping fee, Mammoth Cave Campground - VIP Site - Senior Pass or Access Pass: $25 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  22. Amenities at Mammoth Cave Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Hot - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal;... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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