Mammoth Cave National Park
Explore the longest known cave system on Earth, with over 420 miles of surveyed passageways beneath the rolling hills of Kentucky.
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Highlights
- Mammoth Cave guided tours
- Green River kayaking and canoeing
- Frozen Niagara flowstone formations
- Big Hollow Trail
- Historic entrance and Rotunda chamber
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About Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the world's longest known cave system, a vast underground labyrinth of over 420 miles of explored passages. Above ground, the park protects a beautiful section of the Green River valley and the hilly country of south-central Kentucky, offering hiking, horseback riding, and paddling through lush hardwood forests.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsThe Lodge at Mammoth Cave
$$The only lodge inside Mammoth Cave National Park, offering an immersive outdoor experience with a restaurant, snack bar, patios, and convenient access to cave tours.
Comfort Inn & Suites Cave City
$$Modern hotel near Mammoth Cave offering complimentary full breakfast, indoor pool, gym, free self parking, and RV/bus parking near Dinosaur World.
Baymont by Wyndham Cave City
$Budget-friendly motel within a 10-minute drive of Mammoth Cave featuring on-the-go breakfast, swimming pool, business center, and pet-friendly rooms.