Maple Springs
Mammoth Cave National Park — riverside, hiking
Location: MAMMOTH CAVE, KY, KY
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (100 reviews)
Season: May through October
Click See More at the bottom of this overview and review the "Need to Know" section of the campground. At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backcountry trails, or spend their days exploring Mammoth Cave. Campers can explore up to ten miles of the cave through a variety of tours available at the Visitor Center.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/maple-springs to be notified when sites open up.
Located in the remote backcountry near Mammoth Cave with access to over 400 miles of mapped cave passages and surrounding trails. Campers report large, beautiful sites with a peaceful, secluded atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Allegheny Woodrat, Black Vulture, Wild Turkey, Little Blue Heron, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Eastern Copperhead, Gray Ratsnake, Corn Snake
Insider tips for Maple Springs: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites Visit in September-October for solitude and comfortable weather Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups
Skip Maple Springs if: You need RV hookups — only electric hookups available and not at most sites. You require heated facilities — bathrooms lack heating. You visit outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. You expect recently maintained facilities — reviewers noted bathrooms in rough shape.
Best time to visit Maple Springs: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. September-October — Campers report fewer visitors and excellent weather conditions during late September and October visits.
Nearby campgrounds: Mammoth Picnic Shelters (Mammoth Cave, KY), Mammoth Cave Campground (Mammoth Cave, KY), Dog Creek Day Use (Ky) (Cub Run , KY), Tailwater Day Use (Nolin River Lake) (Bee Spring, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Maple Springs
Cell signal at Maple Springs (MAMMOTH CAVE, KY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Click See More at the bottom of this overview and review the "Need to Know" section of the campground. At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backcountry trails, or spend their days exploring Mammoth Cave. Campers can explore up to ten miles of the cave through a variety of tours available at the Visitor Center.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites
Visit in September-October for solitude and comfortable weather
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Campers report fewer visitors and excellent weather conditions during late September and October visits
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Directions 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 towards the Visitor Center. Turn left on the Green River Ferry Road. Cross the ferry and follow the signs to Maple Springs. Turn left onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left. For trailers or large vehicles, use alternate directions. Vehicles boarding the ferry must not excee
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mammoth Cave National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mammoth Cave National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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