Mammoth Cave Backcountry Camping
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801 ftPrice
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Booking
Reservable
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Season opens January...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Real-Time Availability
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Quick Facts
801 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Season opens January...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Mammoth Cave Backcountry Camping
Mammoth Cave National Park, PO Box 7, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
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About Mammoth Cave Backcountry Camping
About Mammoth Cave National Park
Context for the broader area surrounding Mammoth Cave Backcountry Camping, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.
Directions
DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR GPS! From the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255 as it becomes the Mammoth Cave Parkway in the park. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center. From the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center.













