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Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky · Mammoth Cave, KY

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1941

Established

54K

Acres

20

Trails

6

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:270-758-2180
  • Address:1 Visitor Center Parkway · Mammoth Cave, KY · 42259-0007
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About

Mammoth Cave National Park is a national park of the United States in south-central Kentucky. It encompasses portions of Mammoth Cave, the longest known cave system in the world. The park's 52,007 acres (21,046 ha) are located primarily in Edmonson County, with small areas extending eastward into Hart and Barren counties. The Green River runs through the park, with a tributary called the Nolin River feeding into the Green just inside the park.

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Trails

All trails in Mammoth Cave National Park
Big Hollow North and South Loops Trail

Big Hollow North and South Loops Trail

Mammoth Cave11.1 mi1,030 ftgain
DifficultLoop
Blair Spring Trail

Blair Spring Trail

Mammoth Cave5.8 mi827 ftgain
ModerateOut & Back
Buffalo Creek and Saw Hollow Loop

Buffalo Creek and Saw Hollow Loop

Brownsville11.9 mi1,631 ftgain
DifficultLoop
Cedar Sink Trail

Cedar Sink Trail

Park City1.8 mi446 ftgain
EasyOut & Back
Collie Ridge Loop

Collie Ridge Loop

Mammoth Cave10.0 mi1,476 ftgain
DifficultLoop
Dixon Cave Trail Loop

Dixon Cave Trail Loop

Mammoth Cave1.5 mi436 ftgain
EasyLoop
Echo River and River Styx Springs Trail

Echo River and River Styx Springs Trail

Park City3.4 mi574 ftgain
ModerateOut & Back
Echo River Spring and Sinkhole Loop

Echo River Spring and Sinkhole Loop

Mammoth Cave3.1 mi535 ftgain
ModerateLoop
First Creek Lake Trail

First Creek Lake Trail

Mammoth Cave3.6 mi837 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Green River Bluffs and Heritage Loop

Green River Bluffs and Heritage Loop

Mammoth Cave2.4 mi630 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Mammoth Cave Park Long Loop Trail

Mammoth Cave Park Long Loop Trail

Mammoth Cave16.1 mi2,438 ftgain
ExpertLoop
Maple Springs, Raymer Hollow Trail, and Mill Branch Trail Loop

Maple Springs, Raymer Hollow Trail, and Mill Branch Trail Loop

Mammoth Cave13.3 mi1,821 ftgain
ExpertLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Mammoth Cave National Park
Houchins Ferry Campground

Houchins Ferry Campground

BrownsvillePricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Mammoth Cave Campground

Mammoth Cave Campground

Mammoth CavePricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp

Mammoth CavePricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Mammoth Picnic Shelters

Mammoth Picnic Shelters

Park CityPricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Maple Springs

Maple Springs

Mammoth CavePricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
River Floodplain Campsites

River Floodplain Campsites

Park CityPricing varies — check with the operator
State Park

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Hunting in this park

Hunting is generally prohibited in this National Park Service unit

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