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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