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Camping, RVs and lodging in Mammoth Cave

Where to stay in Mammoth Cave National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs, plus the lodges inside the park.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

The park service lists 3 campgrounds with 130 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
[Mammoth Cave Campground]() 111 Reservable $25 Yes, up to 38 ft dump station, showers, water
[Houchin Ferry Campground]() 12 Reservable $20 No water
[Maple Springs Group Campground]() 7 Reservable $50 Yes, up to 40 ft hookups, water

RVs and trailers

2 of 3 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 40 feet (Maple Springs Group Campground). 1 campground has electric hookups (Maple Springs Group Campground). 1 has a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

3 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov.

What the park says about reservations at Mammoth Cave Campground: “Reservations are available from March 1 - November 30.”

Campfires

  • Mammoth Cave Campground: Keep fires within provided fire rings. Fires must be extinguished when campers leave the campsite. Only dead and down wood may be used. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations. Ensure that fires are extinguished fully at checkout.
  • Houchin Ferry Campground: Keep fires within provided fire rings. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations.
  • Maple Springs Group Campground: Keep fires within provided fire rings. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Observe all posted fire condition warnings and regulations.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins in the park

Places the park service lists as lodging:

  • Historic Cottages: Historic Cottages at Mammoth Cave National Park.
  • Sunset Terrace: Sunset Terrace Lodging is located adjacent to the Lodge at Mammoth Cave in Mammoth Cave National Park.
  • The Lodge at Mammoth Cave: The Lodge at Mammoth Cave provides food services, giftshops, ADA accessible rooms, and is the prime check in location for other cabin rentals in Mammoth Cave National Park

In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Mammoth Cave?
3, with 130 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Mammoth Cave?
Yes. 2 campgrounds take RVs, up to 40 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in Mammoth Cave?
Yes: Historic Cottages, Sunset Terrace, The Lodge at Mammoth Cave.