Mammoth Cave National Park
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.
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.
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
- Caving
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Food
- Dining
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hands-On
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horse Camping (see also camping)
- Horseback Riding
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Park Film
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Architecture and Building
- African American Heritage
- Archeology
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Enslavement
- Industry
- Mining
- Medicine
- Hospital
- Monuments and Memorials
- Native American Heritage
- Religion and Spirituality
- Churches
- Transportation
- Trains and Railroads
- Wars and Conflicts
- War of 1812
- World War I
- Women's History
- Ancient Seas
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Caves, Caverns and Karst
- Climate Change
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Geology
- Mineral Deposits
- Groundwater
- Freshwater Springs
- Natural Sounds
- Night Sky
- Astronomy
- River and Riparian
- Rock Landscapes and Features
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Water Trails
- Unique Species
- Endangered
- Watersheds
- Wetlands
Waterfall at Historic Entrance
The sound of falling water welcomes visitors into the natural entrance of Mammoth Cave.
Historic Entrance
The Historic Entrance to Mammoth Cave has welcomed explorers for centuries.
Cleaveland Avenue
The network of cave passages in the Mammoth Cave system stretches over 400 miles.
Good Spring Baptist Church
Three historic church structures still stand, shedding light on the pre-park communities that once existed here.
Heritage Trail
The half-mile Heritage Trail leads to panoramic views of the Green River.
Green River Valley
Rolling hills and valleys can be seen from many of the overlooks in the park.
Gothic Avenue
Over two hundred years of guided tours leads to the history of Mammoth Cave.