Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

  Fun endeavors are abundant; there's always something to gratify everybody. Mammoth Cave National Park is a common place to spend time for folks from Mammoth Cave. All through the warmest time of the year at Mammoth Cave National Park temperatures are mostly in the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 60's. Throughout the wintertime highs are generally in the 40's while Mammoth Cave National Park overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.
This location rocks, just check out all the fun stuff to do in the vicinity of
    Mammoth Cave National Park. Why not camp at Maple Springs Group Campground while you're here at Mammoth Cave National Park, and getting to Brier Creek from Mammoth Cave National Park is uncomplicated. Mammoth Cave National Park has stunning nature scenery for your viewing happiness.
Mammoth Cave National Park is a glorious place for a journey when you have got to spend some time in the fresh air.
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Echo River Spring Trail; this is a popular location for people from Mammoth Cave. Lakes are wonderful; Nolin Lake is a lake that's in the vicinity of Mammoth Cave National Park; Mill Branch is in the vicinity of Mammoth Cave National Park and is always a diversion to visit. Some nearby water includes Long Branch, and if you came for an overnight stay Seven Springs Park Restaurant is a splendid
 
    Mammoth Cave National Park. Why not camp at Maple Springs Group Campground while you're here at Mammoth Cave National Park, and getting to Brier Creek from Mammoth Cave National Park is uncomplicated. Mammoth Cave National Park has stunning nature scenery for your viewing happiness.
most rain; October is when it's the driest. Mammoth Cave National Park has wonderful outdoors recreation, so you could have a ball during your stay.
Mammoth Cave National Park is a stunning segment of wilderness where everybody has a wonderful time.

The Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 336 miles explored and mapped.

   

CONTACTS

 

Email - MACA_Park_Information@nps.gov

Fax- 270-758-2349

Write to
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

Phone

 General Park Information:  270-758-2180
 Park Tour Information:  270-758-2180

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Schedule varies by season. Call for current information. Closed December 25.

Getting There
PLANE - Regular flights into Louisville or Nashville, each approx. 1.5 hours from the park

CAR - If you travel south from Lousiville, KY, the most direct route is I-65 south to Exit 53 at Cave City. Another 15 minutes of driving will bring you to the park visitor center.

If you travel north from Nashville, TN, the most direct route is I-65 north to Exit 48 at Park City, KY. Another 10 minutes of driving will bring you to the park visitor center. Nashville and the park are both in the Central Time Zone. Louisville is in the Eastern Time Zone, one hour ahead of the park.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Bus service stops in Cave City, KY.

Weather & Climate
Summers are hot and sultry with highs in the 80s to 90s. Winters are mild with highs in the 30s to 40s, although temperatures can drop well below zero. Temperatures in the cave hover around 54?F year-round, so bring a light jacket if you plan to visit the cave.

Accessibility
Tour for the Mobility Impaired; Sloan's Crossing Pond Trail; Heritage Trail; Evening Programs; auditorium programs

Getting Around
You may travel by car to most places in the park. In the backcountry, you may hike, ride horseback, and in limited areas, ride a mountain bike. You may canoe down 27 miles of the Green and Nolin Rivers.

FEES/PERMITS

Activity Fee
CAVE TOURS
$3.50-$35 for One Time
A variety or cave tours are offered, ranging in cost from $3.50 to $35. Reservations can be made online at: reservations.nps.gov

CAMPING

Headquarters Campground
Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Open From 03/01/2000 To 11/30/2000
Headquarters Campground has 109 sites close to the park Visitor Center. $13/site/night. RV slots; no hookups.
For More Information on this campground please call 800-967-2283

Houchins Ferry Campground
Open All Year
Twelve primitive sites on the bank of Green River. Fresh water available, portable toilets. Covered picnic shelter, boat launch.

Maple Springs Group Campground
Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Open From 03/01/2000 To 11/30/2000
Four sites for groups with horses; 3 sites for groups without horses. For groups only, minimum 9 persons, maximum 24 persons per site. Horse sites can accommodate only 8 horses. Portable toilets, fresh water available.
For More Information on this campground please call 800-967-2283

LODGING

Mammoth Cave Hotel
Open All Year
Hotel, Sunset Point Lodge, Woodland Cottages. Restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop, craft shop, meeting rooms, accessible facilities.
For More Information on this lodging please call (270)758-2225

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year Varies by season
Phone - 270-758-2180
Location - Headquarters area
Closures - December 25
Special Programs - Films 'Water and Stone' and 'Voices of the Cave'; ranger-led auditorium talks and slide presentations
Exhibits - Visual exhibits; exhibit on cave exploration; relief map of park; 'video aquarium'
Available Facilities - Water fountains, restrooms, Eastern National bookstore, information desk, weather reports, ticket office, boat tour concession


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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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