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Maple Springs

7
sites
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Maple Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mammoth Cave National Park. It doesn't name Maple Springs, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Green River Ferry Closed to RV/Trailer Traffic

    Park closure covering Mammoth Cave National Park · NPS · Mammoth Cave National Park

  • Elevator for Accessible Tour Out of Service

    Park closure covering Mammoth Cave National Park · NPS · Mammoth Cave National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Mammoth Cave National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 7 sites for horse campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 774 ft
  • Near Mammoth CaveMammoth Cave National Park

At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backcountry trails, or spend their days exploring Mammoth Cave. Campers can explore up to ten miles of the cave through a variety of tours available at the Visitor Center. With more than 400 miles (644 km) of mapped passageways, Mammoth Cave ranks as the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave is named for its grand size and scale. Visit the Rotunda for an idea of just how large this underground world is. The World Heritage Site was explored by Native Americans more than 2,000 years ago, and Europeans discovered its existence at the turn of the 19th century.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Maple Springs

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      48° / 29°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 32°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 39°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 48°

      12 wet

    5. May

      81° / 57°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 64°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 68°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 60°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 49°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 40°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 33°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Cave, KY, 5.3 mi away at 760 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: National Park Service API; Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Maple Springs

7 sites for horse camping

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