Mammoth Cave National Park - Camping

Headquarters Campground

Open

Reservations

Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP

Phone

800-967-2283

Details

Located 1/4 mile from the park Visitor Center, this campground includes 109 sites. Each site features a paved parking area, a picnic table, and a fire grate. The campground has restrooms, fresh water, a dump station, garbage dumpsters, and a recycling station. There are no hookups for electricity or sewer. Reservations are recommended. Check-in time is 12 noon, and check-out time is 11am. A maximum of 8 people is permitted at each site, and campers can stay a maximum of 14 days. Coin-operated showers operated by the park concessioner are open daily March -November, 6am-10pm. Showers are located behind the Service Center adjacent to the campground. Emergency phone numbers, and announcements regarding park activities, are posted at the bulletin board at the campground entrance.

Houchins Ferry Campground

Reservations

Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP

Details

Located 15 miles from the park Visitor Center on the south bank of the Green River, this campground includes 12 sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire grate. The campground has two chemical toilets, fresh water, and an adjacent picnic shelter. This campground is not suitable for large trailers or RVs. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ferry operates from 9:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. daily except when repairs or hazardous river conditions prevent operation.

Maple Springs Group Campground

Open

Reservations

Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP

Phone

800-967-2283

Details

Located 6 miles from the Visitor Center and 3 miles north of the Green River Ferry, this campground has 7 sites with a 24-person capacity per site. The campground has picnic tables, fire grates, chemical toilets, garbage dumpsters, and fresh water. Four of the Maple Springs sites have hitching posts and trailer parking for horses. Reservations are required. Maple Springs Campground check-in time is 12 noon and check-out time is 11am. Note: The most direct route from the Visitor Center to the Group Campground requires crossing the Green River Ferry. The ferry has a load limit of 8 tons. Please note that high or low water conditions may impede crossing, especially of motor homes or trailered units. The ferry is open from 6 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. daily, except when repairs or hazardous river conditions prevent operation. An alternate route to the campground via state and county roads is 35 miles from the Visitor Center.

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Nolin Lake State Park Campground

Mileage:7 mi

Description: A 5,795-acre lake makes Nolin Lake State Park a peaceful destination for recreation and relaxation. The campground, on the shoreline of Nolin Lake, offers all the natural scenery and comforts you expect, without the crowds. Enjoy the lake from the sand beach or launch your watercraft from the boat ramp. The park has a picnic pavilion, tables and grills, for family outings and group events.Geography:"Top off" your visit to Mammoth Cave National Park with a trip to Nolin Lake State Park. A campground and a 5,795 acre lake make Nolin the site for aboveground recreation.Recreation:Bass, walleye, catfish and crappie are the prize catches here. There is a launching ramp on the lake, and a sand beach curves along the lakeshore.Facilities:There are 32 campsites with water and electricity, 20 primitive sites, a restroom/shower building, laundry facilities, and dump station. A playground is located by the sites. Three sites have been adapted for the disabled. Picnic tables can be found throughout the park.Nearby Attractions:Mammoth Cave National Park is nearby.
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Dog Creek Campground

Mileage:8 mi

Description: In the gentle slopes of South Central Kentucky, the Dog Creek Campground on Nolin Lake has great appeal to the naturalist or those who just want to get away from it all. The entire campground has easy access to the shoreline. There is a swimming area located within the campground and a boat launching ramp and playground adjacent to the campground. The campground offers 70 campsites, 24 with electric and water hookup. Other amenities include a dump station, pit restrooms, playground, boat ramp, and watchable wildlife area. No shower facilities located at this site. Other area attractions include Mammoth Cave National Park, Wax Marina, Nolin Lake State Park, golf courses, and riding stables.
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Moutardier Campground

Mileage:9 mi

Description: In the gentle slopes of South Central Kentucky, Moutardier Campground on Nolin Lake has great appeal to the naturalist or those who just want to get away from it all. Most of the areas in the campground are rolling hillsides with gentle access to the shoreline. Some shoreline areas are steep with riprap erosion protection. There is a boat ramp, playground, and picnic shelter adjacent to the campground. The campground offers 167 campsites, 81 with electric and water hookup. Other amenities include a dump station, flush facilities, showers, playground, boat ramp, picnic shelter, public marina, and hiking trails. Other area attractions include Mammoth Cave National Park, Nolin Lake State Park, golf courses, marina, canoe rentals, and riding stables. Quiet hours are 10pm - 6am. Pets must be kept on leashes not over 6 feet long. No hunting or firearms permitted in recreation areas.
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Wax Campground

Mileage:9 mi

Description: In the gentle slopes of South Central Kentucky, the Wax Campground on Nolin Lake has great appeal to the naturalist or those who just want to get away from it all. The campground has gentle slopes with mixed evergreen and hardwoods and thick underbrush. There is a sloping incline access to the shoreline. There is a playground located within the campground and there is a boat ramp and picnic shelter adjacent to the campground. Wax Campground offers 110 campsites, 56 with electric and water hookup. Other amenities include a dump station, flush facilities, showers, accessible boat ramp, picnic shelter, playground, and public marina. Other area attractions include Mammoth Cave National Park, Nolin Lake State Park, Wax Hotel, golf courses and riding stables.
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The Narrows Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: The Narrows Campground is a 92-site area located near a marina and launching ramp. Many of the sites are level and all sites have both electric and water. The gravel sites are accessed by way of paved campgro roads. Other amenities include 2 modern shower houses, a playground, nearby picnic shelter, laundry facility, dump station, and swimming area. There is easy access to the lake shoreline and fishing and boating opportunities.
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Baileys Point Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: Baileys Point campground is the largest of the Corps of Engineers campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This campground offers several waterfront campsites with scenic views of the main area of the lake. Visitors have easy access to great fishing, skiing, sailing, and other water based recreation. There are a total of 215 sites, many with electric and water, and there are 5 modern shower houses located throughout the area. The clean lake and wooded hillsides help make for a memorable camping trip to south central Kentucky.
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park Campground

Mileage:24 mi

Description: After a day exploring the caves at Mammoth Cave National Park, enjoy the above-ground delights to be found at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. The lodge and cottages curve around the 10,000-acre lake, providing spectacular views of sunsets. In addition to boating and fishing, the resort features an 18-hole golf course, horseback riding, tennis courts, a beach, a pool, and a paved trail for hiking and biking.Geography:Barren River Lake State Resort Park is located in Barren County, Kentucky, and opened in 1965.Recreation:Barren River Lake has an abundance of largemouth, white, and hybrid striped bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and rough fish. The lake's marina has 100 open slips, 40 covered slips, a launching ramp, rental fishing boats, and rental pontoons. A swimming pool near the lodge is for the exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests. A public beach, with a bathhouse complex, is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. The resort has four miles of woodland trails for nature study. The entire family will enjoy guided trail rides that depart every hour, seasonally. A lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard, and volleyball courts, with rental sports equipment, are popular, and the park also hosts daily summer activities and year-round special events, with a trained recreation director. An 18-hole, regulation golf course with a fully equipped pro shop, riding carts, and rental clubs, rounds out this park's many activity options.Facilities:Surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, Louie B. Nunn Lodge overlooks the beautiful 10,000-acre lake and has 51 rooms with full amenities. In addition, the park's 22 two-bedroom, two-bath cottages have tableware, cooking utensils, and linens provided, with fresh linen available daily. Several cottages have lake views, while other cottages are nestled in the woods. Looking to sleep closer to nature? Let the sounds of the outdoors lull you to sleep in the 99-site campground. Utility hookups are available, and a dump station, showers, and restrooms are offered. The 146-seat dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Two shelters with rest rooms (rental available), picnic tables, and grills are located near the main entrance to the park. Playgrounds are located in the lodge, cottage, and camping areas. Meeting facilities include two private dining rooms, seating 32 and 20 an executive conference room that seats 20, a large meeting room that seats 75, and a banquet room that accommodates 224-400. There is also a gift shop.Nearby Attractions:Visit the nearby Bridgadoon State Nature Preserve, located in Barren County, adjacent to the Barren River Reservoir. Dale Hollow State Resort Park is also in the vicinity.
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Cave Creek Campground

Mileage:32 mi

Description: Rough River Lake lies within the "Clifty" area of the Pennyroyal Region of Kentucky. A wide variety of recreational opportunities and facilities has been provided for visitor enjoyment by the Corps and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Visitation at the lake now exceeds two million visitor days annually. This campground has 86 sites, boat launching ramp, dump station, pit restrooms, potable water and telephone.
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Axtel Campground

Mileage:33 mi

Description: Rough River Lake lies within the "Clifty" area of the Pennyroyal Region of Kentucky. A wide variety of recreational opportunities and facilities has been provided for visitor enjoyment by the Corps and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Visitation at the lake now exceeds two million visitor days annually. This campground has 158 sites, swimming area, boat launching ramp, dump station, flush restrooms, playground, showers and potable water.
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Laurel Branch Campground

Mileage:33 mi

Description: Rough River Lake lies within the "Clifty" area of the Pennyroyal Region of Kentucky. A wide variety of recreational opportunities and facilities has been provided for visitor enjoyment by the Corps and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Visitation at the lake now exceeds two million visitor days annually. This campground has 77 sites, boat launching ramp, dump station, pit restrooms, playground, potable water, and swimming.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"