When to go
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).
Know before you go
No entrance fee3 campgrounds · 3 reservableFly into BWG or SDF
Check current conditions with NPS →Campgrounds
In and around Mammoth Cave, reservable sites first.
- Mammoth Cave CampgroundReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Mammoth Picnic SheltersReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Maple SpringsReservableBook on Recreation.gov →