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Frozen Niagara TourA great introductory cave tour thanks to its short distance and great views.
Mammoth Cave
Home to the world’s longest known cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park reveals a vast underground landscape beneath Kentucky’s rolling hills.
Top Stops
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Grand Avenue TourThis challenging tour will give you an idea of the scope of the Mammoth Cave system.
Information
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Operating HoursMammoth Cave is open year-round, with varying hours depending on the season.
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Fees & ReservationsThe park is free to enter, and offers various tours for visitors at a range of prices.
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When to VisitVisit Mammoth Cave at any time of year -- you'll experience the same conditions underground whenever you come.
Hiking
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Amphitheater TrailAccess the park's outdoor amphitheater on this short, accessible walk.
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Dixon Cave TrailThis out-and-back Dixon Cave Trail leads to the Dixon Cave, although the cave is closed to visitors.
Bicycling
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Mammoth Cave Railroad TrailThe Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail offers miles of fun, exploration, and history.
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Big Hollow TrailA great option for hiking or biking, this trail was built with beginner mountain bikers in mind.
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Buffalo Creek TrailThis trail leads you into the tangle of backcountry trails in the park, with access to several campsites.
Tours
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Mammoth Passage TourVisit the historic entrance to Mammoth Cave, where the cave was first discovered over 4,000 years ago.
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Frozen Niagara TourA great introductory cave tour thanks to its short distance and great views.
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Discovery TourThis self-guided hike offers an easy way to access parts of the cave while learning about your surroundings.
Camping
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Mammoth Cave CampgroundThe Mammoth Cave Campground is ideally located for exploring most of the park's treasures.
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Houchin Ferry CampgroundHouchin Ferry is a small first-come, first-served campground.
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Maple Spring CampgroundMaple Spring Campground offers campsites for equestrian and group use.
Boat Launch
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Dennison Ferry Day Use AreaThe access at Dennison Ferry is steep and therefore suitable for small jon boats and canoes only.
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Mammoth Cave Visitor CenterThe Mammoth Cave Visitor Center is your go-to destination for park information, permits, tours, and publications.
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River Styx SpringThe River Styx Spring is where the River Styx empties from Mammoth Cave.
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Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and LearningThe Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning, or MCICSL, is a partnership with Western Kentucky University.
Horse Riding
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Heritage TrailThis short, lollipop-shaped trail will bring you to Sunset Point and the Old Guides Cemetery Trail before looping back.
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Buffalo Creek TrailThis trail leads you into the tangle of backcountry trails in the park, with access to several campsites.
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Collie Ridge TrailThis popular trail starts on the northern side of the park and provides access to many backcountry trails and campsites.
Picnicking
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Dennison Ferry Day Use AreaThe access at Dennison Ferry is steep and therefore suitable for small jon boats and canoes only.
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Houchin Ferry CampgroundHouchin Ferry is a small first-come, first-served campground.
Lodging
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Mammoth Cave HotelMammoth Cave Hotel offers comfortable accommodations right in the center of the park.
Food
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Mammoth Cave HotelMammoth Cave Hotel offers comfortable accommodations right in the center of the park.
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Crystal Lake Coffee ShopCrystal Lake Coffee Shop is the perfect medium between the Travertine's fine dining and Troglobites' quick snack fare.
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TroglobitesTroglobites is a tasty, bite-sized cafe perfect for grabbing food between tours.
Restrooms
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Houchin Ferry CampgroundHouchin Ferry is a small first-come, first-served campground.
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Mammoth Cave Visitor CenterThe Mammoth Cave Visitor Center is your go-to destination for park information, permits, tours, and publications.
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Mammoth Cave HotelMammoth Cave Hotel offers comfortable accommodations right in the center of the park.
Parking
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Dennison Ferry Day Use AreaThe access at Dennison Ferry is steep and therefore suitable for small jon boats and canoes only.
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Mammoth Cave CampgroundThe Mammoth Cave Campground is ideally located for exploring most of the park's treasures.
Support
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Friends of Mammoth Cave National ParkFriends of Mammoth Cave National Park is a nonprofit group that supports the mission of the park.
Nearby Parks Around Mammoth Cave
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mammoth Cave
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Mammoth Cave National Park
The world's largest known cave, Mammoth Cave has at least 360 miles of passageways and possibly hundreds more.
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Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
The Mammoth Cave Visitor Center is your go-to destination for park information, permits, tours, and publications.
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Snowball Tour
This incredible tour descends deep into the cave system, where you'll see countless gypsum formations and have lunch in the Snowball Room.
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Star Chamber Tour
This evening tour of Mammoth Cave is lit entirely by lanterns carried by visitors.
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Violet City Lantern Tour
Experience the cave as early visitors did: by lantern light!
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Historic Entrance Trail
Take this trail from the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center to the cave's historic entrance.
