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If you're planning on RVing to Mammoth Cave National Park, it's likely to take a guided tour of the vast cave system, see bats in their natural habitat, and even explore certain sections of the cave on your own. There is no real best time to visit Mammoth Cave itself because the temperature inside the cave is a constant 54 F. Be sure to bring a sweatshirt or jacket. There are at least a dozen places for RV rentals near Mammoth Cave National Park within a half-hour drive of Cave City, KY. Outside the cave you can rent canoes or kayaks to explore the Green River and Nolin River. Children can become Junior Rangers while at the park. Based on the time of year, the visitor center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. Mammoth Cave Campground can accommodate RVs up to 38 feet in length, while Maple Springs Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long. All camping, RV or otherwise, within Mammoth Cave National Park requires a permit. You can make reservations and find out about road conditions and closures on the National Park Service site. As you're driving to Mammoth Cave National Park, you'll have the option of two entrances, one natural and one human-made. The natural entrance is called the Historic Entrance while the human-made entrance is called the Frozen Niagara entrance. Both are good for RVs, but it's important to note that GPS navigation systems sometimes take you to the wrong place in this area, so be sure to check your route ahead of departure. The nearest major city is Nashville, TN, about 85 miles to the south. About 92 miles to the north, you'll find Louisville, KY.

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  • Spring 61-79 F
  • Summer 79-90 F
  • Fall 72-82 F
  • Winter 27-50 F
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Mammoth Cave National Park Hiking Trails

Mammoth Cave National Park Hiking Trails

The park's 39 outdoor trails add up to a grand total of 80 miles of hiking. You can hike or ride a mountain bike on almost all of them, and a couple are accessible by wheelchairs, too. You can access 20 miles worth of trails right from the visitor center.

Mammoth Cave National Park Hiking Trails

Things to do Outside Mammoth Cave National Park

Things to do Outside Mammoth Cave National Park

After a long day of hiking and other exploring both above and below ground, you can relax with a good meal in one of the area's great restaurants, like El Mazatlan in Munfordville or the Porky Pig Diner in Smiths Grove. You can also explore dinosaur fossils and shop for gifts and souvenirs in establishments in the area.

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RV Resorts & Campsites near Mammoth Cave National Park

The two campgrounds with RV-specific campsites at the park are open most of the year. They're both within 6 miles of the visitor center. The cost of a campsite at Mammoth Cave Campground is $25 a night, while the cost at Maple Springs Campground is $50 a night. Both provide senior discounts. Find campgrounds near Mammoth Cave National Park in Cave City and Horse Cave.

RV Resorts & Campsites near Mammoth Cave National Park

Campgrounds Near Mammoth Cave National Park

Find the Best Dumpstations Near Mammoth Cave National Park

Find the Best Dumpstations Near Mammoth Cave National Park

An unglamorous but necessary aspect of RVing? Dump stations. Knowing where the best dump stations are near you will allow for more ease and less stress in your travels. Dump stations are an easy and convenient way to clear waste from your RV. Use our guides to find dump stations on your route, so you can get back to the good stuff – exploring, relaxing, and making memories on the road.

Dumpstations Near Mammoth Cave National Park

How to get to Mammoth Cave National Park

How to get to Mammoth Cave National Park

The two nearest airports are Nashville International Airport and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. They're both about a 90-minute drive from Mammoth Cave National Park. To get to Mammoth Cave National Park from Nashville International Airport, take Route 40 west from the airport until it joins Route 155, which you will take north. Continue on Route 155 until you reach Route 65. Take Route 65 north. Follow it to Park City, where you will take Route 255 north. When you reach Route 70, take it west to Mammoth Cave Entrance Road, where you will turn north. From Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, drive south on Route 65. Follow it to Park City, where you will turn north on Route 255. Continue on Route 255 until you reach Route 70. Turn west, and follow that to Mammoth Cave Entrance Road, where you will turn north.

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    Is Mammoth Cave National Park accessible for disabled visitors?

    Some of the hiking trails are wheelchair-accessible, and the caves have certain tours that are equally accessible.

    Do you have to reserve a camping spot at Mammoth Cave National Park?

    You don't have to have reservations, but they are highly encouraged during the busy summer season.

    Are pets allowed at Mammoth Cave National Park?

    Yes, but they may not enter the cave unless they are service animals. Mammoth Cave Kennels is there so that you can board pets while you explore the caves. You may bring your pets on most of the hiking trails.

    Are there designated camping spots in Mammoth Cave National Park?

    Aside from the two campgrounds that have RV-specific campsites, Houchin Campground provides tent-only camping. You can also camp in a tent in the backcountry.

    What is the best time of year to visit Mammoth Cave National Park?

    Because the interior temperature of the caves is a constant 54 F all year, any time is a good time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park.