The sound of falling water welcomes visitors into the natural entrance of Mammoth Cave.
The Historic Entrance to Mammoth Cave has welcomed explorers for centuries.
The network of cave passages in the Mammoth Cave system stretches over 400 miles.
Three historic church structures still stand, shedding light on the pre-park communities that once existed here.
The half-mile Heritage Trail leads to panoramic views of the Green River.
Rolling hills and valleys can be seen from many of the overlooks in the park.
Over two hundred years of guided tours leads to the history of Mammoth Cave.
1 Visitor Center Parkway
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007
Phone Number: 2707582180 Voice
Email Address: maca_information@nps.gov
Description: Primary email contact for Mammoth Cave National Park visitor information
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Region.
park designation:National Park
DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR GPS! From the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255 as it becomes the Mammoth Cave Parkway in the park. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center. From the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center.
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Directions
Mammoth Cave National Park is open 24-hours a day, although services such as cave tours and the visitor center are limited after-hours. There is no gate at the park entrance. Please note that camping is only possible either in designated campgrounds or backcountry campsites with a valid reservation or permit.
Kentucky has a moderate climate with warm, yet moist conditions. Summers average in the high 80s; winters average in the low 40s. Southern Kentucky, where Mammoth Cave is located, receives the highest average precipitation for the state, about 50 inches per year, mostly in spring. Winter can bring mild to moderate snow and ice. Storms happen year-round, and can include tornadoes and flooding in low-lying areas, but severe weather is infrequent. The temperature deep in the cave is a constant 54°F (12°C).