Mammoth Cave National Park
National Park · KY
Park Closure · Elevator for Accessible Tour Out of Service
Due to mechanical issues with the cave elevator, the Accessible Tour is currently unavailable. Please check back for updates or call the visitor center at (270) 758-2180.
Park Closure · Green River Ferry Temporarily Out of Service
The Green River Ferry has temporarily suspended operation due to low water levels. Ferry service will resume once water levels rise and conditions are safe. A river forecast is available at: water.noaa.gov/gauges/03309000
2 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Temporary Closure of Select Trails for Rehabilitation Project
The Old Guides Trail, Heritage Trail, Sunset Point Trail and areas of the Sinkhole Trail are currently closed due to a trail rehabilitation project.
Information · Tickets are required to enter Mammoth Cave
Reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations are the only way to ensure a spot is available for your party. Please plan accordingly by visiting Recreation.gov to secure your tickets in advance. Availability of walk-up tickets is not guaranteed.
More 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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/maca
- Location
- Mammoth Cave National Park (37.198, -86.131)
Track your visit to Mammoth Cave National Park
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
Hours
Park Hourstoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Mammoth Cave Visitor Centertoday: 8:30AM - 4:30PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Beneath Your Feet1–2 hours · 14 stops
The Beneath Your Feet self-guided walking tour is designed to help you appreciate the mysteries and geological wonders of Mammoth Cave while exploring the park’s above-ground walking trails. Wayside signs are located at 14 locations along trails and walking paths throughout the park’s visitor center and campground area. They include images and information about the natural history of the cave passages that are found beneath your feet.
Discovery Tour30–60 minutes · 9 stops
This mobile app feature accompanies the self-guided Discovery Tour. Please note this tour is only offered intermittently, generally during busier months. Find out if this tour is available on our current cave tour schedule on the website. Tickets are required to enter Mammoth Cave. Be sure to toggle the switch in the app to "Save this park for offline use." This will ensure the content is usable when you are inside the cave away from cellular signal.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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