Mammoth Cave National Park
State: Kentucky
Size: 54,016 acres
Topography: Caves, Forested
Peak Season: Year-Round
Nearest Airport: Louisville International Airport (SDF) – 1.5 hrs
Nearest Town: Cave City, KY / Bowling Green, KY
Top 5 Hikes
Cedar Sink Trail
Green River Bluffs Trail
Little Loop Trail
Echo River Spring Trail
Historic Cave Tours
Points of Interest
Mammoth Cave: The world's longest cave system, with over 400 miles of surveyed passageways, offering guided tours through its vast underground chambers.
Cedar Sink Trail: A scenic hike that leads visitors to a large sinkhole, showcasing the park’s karst landscape.
Frozen Niagara: A stunning section of the cave with spectacular limestone formations, including stalactites and stalagmites.
Green River: The park’s beautiful river, offering opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Recreational Opportunities
Cave Tours – The world’s longest cave system with guided tours.
Hiking – Over 80 miles of trails above ground.
Mountain Biking – The Big Hollow Trail is a top-rated biking route.
Paddling – Canoe or kayak the Green and Nolin Rivers.
Camping – Cave-adjacent campgrounds with wooded sites.
Camping
Mammoth Cave Campground – Frontcountry, open year-round with 106 campsites, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Houchin Ferry Campground – Primitive, open year-round with picnic tables and restrooms.
Backcountry Camping – Permits required for wilderness camping.