Son of Oil Can

Is Son of Oil Can open right now?

Closure in the area

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

• Green River Ferry Temporarily Out of Service

  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 Oct 25, 6:00 pm EDT · Source: NPS · Mammoth Cave National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Son of Oil Can

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

   46° / 24°

   11 wet

2. Feb

   51° / 26°

   10 wet

3. Mar

   60° / 33°

   11 wet

4. Apr

   71° / 42°

   11 wet

5. May

   79° / 52°

   11 wet

6. Jun

   88° / 60°

   10 wet

7. Jul

   91° / 64°

   9 wet

8. Aug

   91° / 63°

   8 wet

9. Sep

   85° / 56°

   8 wet

10. Oct

    73° / 44°

    9 wet

11. Nov

    60° / 34°

    9 wet

12. Dec

    50° / 28°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Nolin Rvr Lake, KY, 0.7 mi away at 623 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.