Best Dispersed Camping near Fountain Run, KY
First Creek Dispersed Camping in Mammoth Cave National Park offers primitive tent sites accessible via a downhill hike from Ollie Road. The camping area is located along the creek bed of Green River with two designated tent sites, each featuring a fire ring, lantern hook, and tent pad. Campers should note that a permit is required for overnight stays, and the site is hike-in only with no vehicle access to the camping area itself. Dogs are permitted but alcohol is prohibited.
The area provides natural beauty with seasonal rock formations visible earlier in the year before foliage fills in. A pond that empties into the Green River sits at the bottom of the trail. According to a camper on The Dyrt, "It gets DARK here! You should have some beautiful star gazing opportunities and some wildlife interactions." Visitors should come prepared with all necessary supplies including drinking water or filtration systems, as no facilities or potable water exist on site. The challenging uphill return hike makes forgetting essentials particularly inconvenient for off-grid boondocking enthusiasts who appreciate the 14-day camping limit common in dispersed areas.
