Mammoth Cave Campground

Mammoth Cave National Park

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.4 (1563)

🟢 65 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 111 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Mammoth Cave Campground in Kentucky has 65 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, B #046–B #048 next to each othersites B #015, #028, #031, #035, #037, #042, #043, #046, #047, #048, #052, C #060, #063, #065, #079, #088, D #106, #107

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites B #019, C #058, D #097

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, B #025–B #027 next to each othersites A #010, #G001, #G004, #G008, #G009, B #016, #018, #023, #025, #026, #027, #032, #039, #041, #044, #045, C #055, #057, #061, #068, #069, D #095, #108, #110

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites B #051, C #058

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites A #006, C #081, #087, D #094, #096, #101

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites B #029, #038, #040, #049, C #059, #062, #064, #070, D #092, #109

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites A #002, C #077

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #074 & C #075 next to each othersites B #022, #030, #033, #050, C #071, #074, #075, #084

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite B #015 — B15 — **Site B #015** · B15Spicer

Campsite B #015 — Campsite B-15 — **Site B #015** · Campsite B-15Debra Spillman

Campsite B #028 — B28 — **Site B #028** · B28Spicer

Campsite B #028 — Campsite B-28 — **Site B #028** · Campsite B-28Debra Spillman

Campsite B #031 — Campsite B-31 — **Site B #031** · Campsite B-31Debra Spillman

Campsite B #031 — B31 — **Site B #031** · B31Spicer

Campsite B #035 — B35 — **Site B #035** · B35Spicer

Campsite B #035 — Campsite B 35 — **Site B #035** · Campsite B 35Debra Spillman

Campsite B #037 — Accessible Campsite B-37 — **Site B #037** · Accessible Campsite B-37Debra Spillman

Campsite B #042 — Campsite B42 — **Site B #042** · Campsite B42Spicer

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25–$50/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆1,563 ratings

5★970

4★405

3★116

2★52

1★20

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.5/4

AT&T1.5/4

T-Mobile0.8/4

Sprint retired1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Mammoth Cave Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mammoth Cave Campground?

Mammoth Cave Campground in Kentucky takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Mammoth Cave Campground?

Campsite fees at Mammoth Cave Campground run about $25–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Mammoth Cave Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mammoth Cave Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Mammoth Cave Campground a good campground?

Mammoth Cave Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 1,563 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mammoth Cave Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Mammoth Cave Campground, Verizon rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 603 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mammoth Cave Campground located?

Mammoth Cave Campground is located in Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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