Mammoth Cave
Park №42SoutheastEst. 1941

Mammoth Cave

Kentucky·54,016 acres·Spring & fall

The world's longest known cave system threads beneath Kentucky's wooded hills.

Best season
Spring & fall
Trip length
1–2 days
Acres
54,016
Region
Southeast
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Highlights

  • Historic Cave Tour
  • Frozen Niagara
  • Green River
    Surface river you can paddle or fish above the caves.

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