![]() Cave Tours
Plan your Mammoth Cave experience ![]() Ranger-led Programs
Join us for a ranger-led program on the surface. ![]() Accessible Activities
Description of Accessible Cave Tours, Ranger Walks & Talks, and Self-Guided Adventures 1 Visitor Center Parkway Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007 DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR GPS! 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 to the Visitor Center. From the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Visitor Center. Kentucky has a moderate climate with warm, yet moist conditions. Summers average in the high 80s; winters average in the low 40s. Southern Kentucky, where Mammoth Cave is located, receives the highest average precipitation for the state, about 50 inches per year, mostly in spring. Winter can bring mild to moderate snow and ice. Storms happen year-round, and can include tornadoes and flooding in low-lying areas, but severe weather is infrequent. The temperature deep in the cave is a constant 54°F (12°C).
Entry to Mammoth Cave National Park and its surface features is free of charge. There is, however, a charge to tour the cave, stay in campgrounds, or reserve picnic shelters.
Visitor Center Ticket Counter is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Central Time Learn more about Fees & Passes. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Mammoth Cave Visitor CenterThe park visitor center is the central point for visitors to orient themselves to what lies both above and below the surface at Mammoth Cave. Situated just up the hill from the cave's Historic Entrance, the visitor center is the departure point for all cave tours, and offers exhibits to prepare you for discovery. You can also meet a ranger for a talk or a hike. Gifts, restrooms, permits and information are available, and visitor amenities are offered by the nearby Mammoth Cave Hotel across the footbridge. Public WiFi is available.
Free, public WiFi is available at the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center, the Lodge at Mammoth Cave, and the Sunset Lodge. Cell service depends on carrier. Verizon customers typically have service. However, dead zones still exist, particularly in the valleys and river valley of the park. Other providers have extremely limited service, if any at all. Make sure to understand the nature of your outdoor activities and plan accordingly as cell service may be unavailable depending on your location. ![]() Fees & Passes
Entrance to the park is free, learn about fees for tours, camping, and more. ![]() Permits & Reservations
Reserve a campground, cave tour, or apply for a special use permit. ![]() Laws & Policies
You are responsible to know the rules and regulations of the national park prior to your visit. ![]() Current Conditions
Plan ahead for your trip to the park. ![]() Weather
Upcoming forecasts and what to expect of the weather to help plan ahead for your camping, kayaking, and hiking adventures. ![]() Pets in the Park
Tips for a great visit with your pet. ![]() Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. ![]() Find Goods & Services
More information on food, shopping, and other amenities. ![]() Report A Lost Item
Fill out an online form to report your lost item. ![]() Park News
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Last updated: March 23, 2023