Mammoth Cave National Park

If you're planning on RVing to Mammoth Cave National Park, it's likely to take a guided tour of the vast cave system, see bats in their natural habitat, and even explore certain sections of the cave on your own. There is no real best time to visit Mammoth Cave itself because the temperature inside the cave is a constant 54 F. Be sure to bring a sweatshirt or jacket. There are at least a dozen places for RV rentals near Mammoth Cave National Park within a half-hour drive of Cave City, KY. Outside the cave you can rent canoes or kayaks to explore the Green River and Nolin River. Children can become Junior Rangers while at the park. Based on the time of year, the visitor center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. Mammoth Cave Campground can accommodate RVs up to 38 feet in length, while Maple Springs Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long. All camping, RV or otherwise, within Mammoth Cave National Park requires a permit. You can make reservations and find out about road conditions and closures on the National Park Service site. As you're driving to Mammoth Cave National Park, you'll have the option of two entrances, one natural and one human-made. The natural entrance is called the Historic Entrance while the human-made entrance is called the Frozen Niagara entrance. Both are good for RVs, but it's important to note that GPS navigation systems sometimes take you to the wrong place in this area, so be sure to check your route ahead of departure. The nearest major city is Nashville, TN, about 85 miles to the south. About 92 miles to the north, you'll find Louisville, KY.