National Park Service
Near Park City, Kentucky: $25/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open March through November. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Park City, Kentucky
How much does camping at Mammoth Cave Headquarters Campground (Mammoth Cave NP) cost, and when is it open?
Mammoth Cave Headquarters Campground (Mammoth Cave NP) near Park City, Kentucky (National Park Service) — camping fee $25/night, season March through November, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25/night
Season open
March through November
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Longest cave system in the world — 400+ miles mapped. Cave tour tickets are separate from campground; book the Historic Tour ($23) the morning of for same-day. The 'Forest Service' loop sites are closest to the cave entrance.
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Book it right
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