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Mammoth Cave Horse Camp is a dedicated equestrian campground within Mammoth Cave National Park, featuring spacious RV and tent sites with electric hookups, drinking water, and fire rings. Picnic tables are provided at each campsite, and the facility includes modern restrooms and hot showers. The campground caters specifically to trail riders with ample space for horse trailers and direct access to the park's extensive trail system. Wildlife regularly passes through the area, with deer and turkey sightings common among campers. The park provides water hookups at the campsites for horse watering needs, though no dedicated horse corrals are available.
Located near the park's northern section, Double J Stables and Campground offers an alternative horse camping experience with electric hookups, drinking water, and sanitary dump facilities. The property connects to multiple trail networks suitable for various riding skill levels. Riders access the Green River area via several connectors from the main campground, with trails ranging from flat, easy terrain to more challenging routes through the rolling Kentucky hills. The trails through the wooded sections offer excellent shade during summer months, making all-day rides comfortable even in peak season. Both campgrounds maintain restrictions on outside firewood to protect against invasive species, though firewood is available for purchase on-site.
"We were about a 5 min drive from Mammoth Cave so it was very convenient. There were clean shower and bathroom facilities but you had to pay to use the shower (back in 2015 at least)."
"This campground is a walking distance to the visitors center. It's a well established campground and geared towards folks visiting mammoth caves."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The campsites are surrounded by trees and it’s beautiful. Campsite has good showers too which is a plus. Nearby mammoth caves!"
"Very close to Mammoth Cave. Shower facilities were very very clean. Nice well spaced sites."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"While visiting Mammoth Cave, we drove through the campgrounds checking them out for family that was going to be traveling here in the next couple of months."
"stayes here one night and mammoth cave campground. This place was quieter. But we are all here for the caves sooo."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"The horse barn is the first building you will see on your left."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Tucked away on the backside of Mammoth Cave NF, Ky, you want to find this Horse Camp."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"There is a short trail near the boat ramp, more for fisher folk then a good hike. It ends at a small inlet. You have a strip of grass to your uphill side to use, otherwise not much privacy."
"While visiting family in Scottsville we were in need of a close by RV park for our 40’ rig. This was the perfect spot for us."
"A lot of people pull in for the night since it's right off the highway and behind a Pilot/Flying J, but it was still quiet."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful country farm setting old dairy farm located near Cecilia. There are several mowed areas one is near a fishing pond. Firewood purchasable from the host!"
from $20 - $50 / night
"Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids."
"Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Has horse camping with covered stalls. Great trails on Green River Lake State Park for hiking, biking & horses. Located close to boat ramps. You’ll be glad you chose Green River Stables!"
RangerThe sites are smaller than the photos show. Some are very uneven. Yes you can walk to the visitors center, depending where you are camped its almost a mile one way. (For those who have difficulty walking) The showers are not wheelchair accessible. Coin showers, but definitely hot. I had NO Verizon service at campsite.
GuideIf you want to be near the cave entrances and popular trails this is a great spot. Stayed in loop A and the bathroom was super clean. Can get noisy due to the road right next to the campsite.
TravelerPrioritize money over safety of guests, period. Focus on seasonal money over long-term gas period management has literally said, we don't like these people, we realize you don't like these people, but we need their money, so get along with them. This is what they tell their permanent people to deal with during the summer when there are drunks. Literally had golf carts with unsupervised kids going past the house, over 300 notifications. Normal traffic is about 100, just on the weekend. Drunks on boats. Management is two-faced. They are so focused on making it a bougie place since they took over four and a half, five years ago, that they no longer care about making sure that they have a community that cares about each other. They have three communities. They have permanent communities who care about the park and get together and look out for each other. Then they have seasonal people who are drunk, don't care, don't follow the rules. And then they have work groups who they prioritize over residents and people who have picked up, cleaned the park, cared about the park, and don't want to see toddlers get run over by kids on golf carts like last summer. Every summer, it is nuts. There's no quiet anytime anymore, even in the dead of winter. This place is nuts. Overpriced. If you get anything in permission, like I did, get it in writing or management will use it to throw you out. I had permission for what I was doing. I'd done it for three years, and they prioritized a group of project workers that will be gone in a few months over a long-term resident who is disabled, not available to meet, not arguing with a neighbor who's a child, and lied three times in the middle of our own private conversation and ran to management with lies.
ScoutEverything is so clean and beautiful here. Tons to do and enjoy. Facilities are well kept!
GuideA beautiful well maintained state park. Would have got 5 stars but no electricity at sites due to flooding and the warnings online made it sound like it was just a few sites affected but we had a generator so it all worked out definitely worth a visit
TravelerGood place to camp while visiting Mammoth Caves. Walkable to showers which are located right outside the campground. Ok, but not super clean. Campsite was a good size and shaded. Pull through driveway was level enough. Staff friendly/helpful.
TravelerBeautiful campground, green, quiet, clean. Walking distance to visitor center and cave tours.
GuideCampground is peaceful despite sites being pretty close to each other. No water or electric at sites, but there are bathrooms and a (coin-operated) shower house nearby. For $25/night, it’s a solid deal.
TravelerThe trails & cavern tours are fabulous to enjoy while you’re here.
Mammoth Cave National Park offers multiple horse camping options within the park's 52,830 acres of protected Kentucky woodlands. With over 60 miles of trails winding through rolling hills and hardwood forests, equestrian campers can access diverse terrain ranging from flat riverside paths to more challenging inclines. Campgrounds throughout the area maintain specific amenities for horse owners including water hookups for horses and proximity to multiple trail networks.
Cave tours for all levels: Mammoth Cave National Park provides guided tours varying in difficulty and duration. "Reserve the all day guided tour with crawling about in small spaces for the best experience. Make sure your boots have enough tread or you won't be allowed to do the tour!" advises a visitor at Mammoth Cave Campground.
Kayaking on Green River: Access the river from several points within the park. "We stopped in nearby Greensburg on the way to rent a kayak, as we'd heard the closest marina(s) to the campground only had pontoons and larger craft. The river itself was wonderful to explore via kayak, and we ended up barely hiking," notes a camper at Green River Lake State Park Campground.
Trail hiking: Multiple hiking trails connect the campgrounds to key areas of the park. "There are trails that leave the campground. Fireflies are great at night. Frogs are singing in the evening. Tons of trees and shade," reports a visitor at Mammoth Cave Campground.
Mountain biking: Dedicated mountain bike trails are accessible from several campgrounds. "We stayed on the Maple Springs side of the Green River to be closer to the mountain bike trails and are glad we did. The trails were great for both of us and we could ride straight from the campground," mentions a reviewer at Maple Springs Campground.
Direct trail access: Horse camps connect directly to the park's trail system. "Nice large camping areas, secluded and quiet, easy access to the trails. Well maintained full hookup for RVs and plenty of room for your horse too," notes a camper at Maple Springs Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning and evening provide prime wildlife spotting opportunities. "Very clean & quiet! The wildlife are very friendly!" shares a visitor to Mammoth Cave Campground.
Seasonal ambiance: Different seasons offer unique camping experiences. "The campground has small, clean sites. We loved being close to the water as well. The trail system in the park was great and we put in over 14 miles of hiking there," explains a camper at Nolin Lake State Park Campground.
Campground atmosphere: Campers frequently mention the friendly environment. "People here were kind and trustworthy. People were charging their power stations unattended in the bathrooms. We were given extra wood by our neighbors. Other neighbors notified us when they saw us leaving stuff behind (just wood)," shares a Mammoth Cave Campground visitor.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "This campground books 6 months out. Very hard to get a spot, but so worth it! Water front sites in cove so not a lot of boat traffic. Quiet park with great gravel spots," advises a Nolin Lake State Park camper.
Ticks and insects: Prepare with appropriate repellents, especially in spring and summer. "The only downside to the entire trip is that the park is infested with seed ticks and deer ticks. I was pulling ticks off of every inch of me even though I was coated in several layers of hardcore bug spray and my gear had been treated with permethrin," warns a visitor to Maple Springs Campground.
Road access considerations: Some horse campgrounds require advance planning for RV access. "It is a one lane, paved road coming in (Lincoln School Rd). There is a sign telling you to call before you start down the road with your RV so they can make sure no one else is going to block you," notes a camper at Double J Stables and Campground.
Ferry crossings: Be aware of vehicle restrictions for Green River Ferry. "If you are in a RV note that you can't go across the ferry with your rig!!! You have to go around the park to access this campground. We are so glad we realized that ahead of time and didn't have to back track," shares a Maple Springs camper.
Day trip alternatives: Plan activities beyond cave tours. "You can bring your own horses and they can stay in the field overnight or in a covered stall with shavings. If you don't have your own horse, they have the BEST horses for trail rides! The guide will take you directly into Mammoth Cave National Park," recommends a visitor to Double J Stables and Campground.
Campsite selection: Choose sites based on shade and proximity to amenities. "Cute little campground with lots of tree cover, not too noisy despite the close proximity of neighbors. Great access to the caves," advises a Mammoth Cave Campground visitor.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water recreation. "Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids," notes a camper at Green River Lake State Park.
Evening entertainment: Look for naturalist programs and night sky viewing opportunities. "This is a perfect place for families. There is a playground for younger kids to play on. While we were there the owners were fundraising so they could improve it further," mentions a visitor to Dad's Bluegrass Campground.
Site leveling: Some campgrounds require extra preparation. "My site was slightly uphill where I had to park to reach the water hookup. The water hookup is very close to the ground and leaked for me. Made it very hard to connect the hose and pressure regulator," cautions a camper at Dad's Bluegrass Campground.
RV size limitations: Check campground specifications before booking. "Watch the approach since you could head into the truck stop - stay to the right and you will be ok. I used the truck stop to fill up on the way out and it was OK," advises another Dad's Bluegrass Campground visitor.
Campground amenities: Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. "Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites," notes a Green River Lake State Park camper.
Utility hookups: Check power and water options at your specific site. "The tent campground has spacious, level sites. The sites are located in a grove of pine trees, which makes for well shaded sites with a pleasant surface of soft pine straw to pitch your tents," shares a Nolin Lake State Park visitor.
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