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Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave

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Mammoth Cave National Park Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule for Bicycle and Horse Use

The National Park Service invites public comments on a proposed rule that would amend special regula...

Feb 9, 2026

Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower at Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park will host a star party for the Geminids meteor shower on Saturday, Dec. 1...

Dec 11, 2025
A person is illuminated by red lighting as they look at the night sky through a large telescope.

Mammoth Cave National Park at the annual Cave Sing celebration on December 7

Mammoth Cave National Park will host the 46th annual Cave Sing celebration on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p...

Nov 24, 2025
A large group of people stand in a expansive dark cave while holding small candles.
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Overview

Mammoth Cave National Park is located in Kentucky and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

Campsites with picnic tables nearby the river.

Houchin Ferry Campground

Sites available

Water
$20 Reserve
A white and blue tent and fire ring in a woodland setting

Mammoth Cave Campground

Sites available

RestroomsShowersWater
$25 Reserve
A typical Maple Springs campsite with picnic tables, fire rings, water pump and tie-off for horses.

Maple Springs Group Campground

Sites available

Water
$50 Reserve
A plastic junior ranger badge sitting on a ranger hat
Junior Ranger Program

Become a Mammoth Cave Junior Ranger

Do you want to explore, learn about, and protect Mammoth Cave? If so, become a Mammoth Cave Junior R...

Winter, Spring
White flowers
Front-Country Hiking

Explore Wildflowers at Cedar Sink

Stunning rock faces, cave springs, and geological panoramas, you will experience a wide array of sea...

45-60 MinutesSpring, Summer
A orange salamander with black spots.
Wildlife Watching

Viewing Park Wildlife

Mammoth Cave is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life ranging from rare exotic cave specie...

Winter, Spring
A ranger talks to two park visitors near a historic train
Guided Tours

Attend a Ranger-led Program

Attending a ranger-led program in the park is a great way to discover new things and learn more abou...

10-60 MinutesWinter, Spring
A river with tall trees on each bank
Paddling

Houchin Ferry to Brownsville

This short trip travels along the Green River from Houchin Ferry inside Mammoth Cave National Park t...

90-120 MinutesSummer
A view of a river valley from the top of a dam
Paddling

Nolin River Dam to Houchin Ferry

This trip starts at the Tailwater Recreation Area below the Nolin River Dam north of the park.

4-6 HoursSummer
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A large open cave passage with a paved trail leading down the middle.

Audubon Avenue

Mammoth Cave

Named for James Audubon, this passage houses several artifacts on display.

A large cave passage with a concrete tile floor.

Audubon and Little Bat Avenue - Beneath Your Feet

Beneath Your Feet

On the Historic Tour route 149 feet beneath your feet is the intersection of Audubon and Little Bat Avenues. In the mid-...

A metal staircase leads to a upper cave passage.

Booth's Amphitheatre - Beneath Your Feet

Beneath Your Feet

Booth’s Amphitheatre, named after the 19th century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth (brother of the infamous John Wilkes ...

A metal staircase leading to a upper side passage.

Booth’s Amphitheatre

Mammoth Cave

Actor Edwin Booth once gave a recital of Hamlet's soliloquy from the natural stage formed by the rock outcropping.

A large open cave passage with a paved trail down the center. A large pile of rocks is on the right.

Broadway

Mammoth Cave

Broadway also known as main cave continues for miles undergrounds.

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