Established Camping
Turnhole Backcountry Campsite Mammoth Cave
About
National Forest
The park offers thirteen designated backcountry campsites that are accessible only by hiking or horseback.
Backcounty sites are primitive, with only a fire ring and horse hitching posts available.
All sites except McCoy Hollow have a nearby water source, but campers should boil and treat…
Location
Turnhole Backcountry Campsite Mammoth Cave is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
37.171801828807766 N
86.15493097645562 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
TravelerSecluded Site, Easy Hike
Despite this campsite being surrounded by the Green River on 3 sides, water is hard to come by here, and hiking it in may be your best bet. The river is at least 1/2 mile away, through extremely dense brush, and the banks are not easy to access, if accessible at all. We were lucky that a creek just…
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LegendEasy or Hard
Another backside primitive campsite at Mammoth Cave National Forest, Ky.
A lot of people don’t realize the extensive trail system of Mammoth Cave. They come for the Cave and never take the time to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Before using this campsite you are supposed to check in at…
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Location
Turnhole Backcountry Campsite Mammoth Cave is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
37.171801828807766 N
86.15493097645562 W