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Mammoth Cave National Park

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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 Region.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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).

Address

1 Visitor Center Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007

Activities & Topics

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 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

Contact Information

2707582180 (Voice)
maca_information@nps.gov
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Operating Hours

wednesday

All Day

monday

All Day

thursday

All Day

sunday

All Day

tuesday

All Day

friday

All Day

saturday

All Day

Location

Coordinates: 37.19760458, -86.13090198

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