US Forest ServiceFree
Mammoth Cave Backcountry KY
Cave City, Kentucky, Kentucky719 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Backcountry camping in Mammoth Cave National Park. World's longest cave system beneath your boots.
Peak season temperatures
88°F
Avg high
69°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Allegheny WoodratEastern CopperheadCave SalamanderRed SalamanderGray RatsnakeBlack Vulture
Activities
BackpackingCave TouringHikingWildlife Viewing
Amenities
Cave AccessTrail AccessTent Pad
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 719 ft
- Peak temps
- 69°–88°F
- Rating
- 4.4 (29)
- Coordinates
- 37.1834, -86.1012
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