Mammoth Cave Campground

Mammoth Cave National Park

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.4 (1639)

🟢 29 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6

Availability checked 10h 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 21h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Mammoth Cave Campground in Kentucky has 29 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6. 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

Wed Nov 4 – Fri Nov 62 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #063 & C #064 next to each othersites C #058, #063, #064, #071, #072, #074, #076, #079, #081, #082, #086, D #097, #099, #105

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, D #103–D #107 next to each othersites C #060, #062, #063, #064, #066, #067, #068, #069, #071, #072, #076, #077, #079, #081, D #094, #095, #100, #103, #104, #105, #106, #107

Sun Nov 8 – Tue Nov 102 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #056 & C #057 next to each othersites C #056, #057, #070, #084, #086, #088, D #099, #102, #109

Thu Nov 12 – Sun Nov 153 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 10h agosites C #086

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites C #074, #082, #089, D #098, #111

Tue Nov 10 – Fri Nov 133 nightsbook these dates →sites C #065, #083, D #108, #110

Tue Nov 10 – Thu Nov 122 nightsbook these dates →sites C #054, #087, D #092

Wed Nov 11 – Fri Nov 132 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C #055–C #057 next to each othersites C #055, #056, #057, D #096, #097

📷 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 C #058 — Campsite C-58 — **Site C #058** · Campsite C-58Debra Spillman

Campsite C #058 — 58 — **Site C #058** · 58Spicer

Campsite C #063 — Campsite C-63 — **Site C #063** · Campsite C-63Debra Spillman

Campsite C #064 — Campsite C-64 — **Site C #064** · Campsite C-64Debra Spillman

Campsite C #064 — 64 — **Site C #064** · 64Spicer

Campsite C #071 — Campsite C-71 — **Site C #071** · Campsite C-71Deb Spillman

Campsite C #071 — 71 — **Site C #071** · 71Spicer

Campsite C #072 — 72 — **Site C #072** · 72Spicer

Campsite C #072 — Campsite C-72 — **Site C #072** · Campsite C-72Debra Spillman

Campsite C #074 — C74 — **Site C #074** · C74Spicer

Campsite C #074 — Campsite C-74 — **Site C #074** · Campsite C-74Debra Spillman

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger7.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger12.3 midirections →

⚡ ChargePoint16.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Mammoth Cave Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 5–35 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆1,634 ratings

5★1,019

4★420

3★121

2★53

1★21

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&T1.4/4

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.

How often do campsites open up at Mammoth Cave Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Mammoth Cave Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 5–35 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Mammoth Cave Campground a good campground?

Mammoth Cave Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 1,639 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 621 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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