A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky
Cave passages & Green River country
Where to stay →
Scenic header: Two worlds, one aboveground and the other below, collide at the largest natural entrance to Mammoth Cave. · NPS Photo / J. Cooper · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

Cave passages & Green River country

Mammoth Cave’s underground routes offer different levels of effort and different glimpses of a vast cave system. Make the chosen cave tour the anchor of the day, with above-ground walks if time permits.

Looking out from a large cave entrance with falling water and green trees shown over the entrance.
Two worlds, one aboveground and the other below, collide at the largest natural entrance to Mammoth Cave.
NPS Photo / J. Cooper

What to explore

  • Ranger-led cave tours
  • Visitor center
  • Green River landscape

Before you go

Book a specific tour and read its physical requirements. Stairs, tight spaces and walking distances vary considerably between tours.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.