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wvmtb
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Jan 11, 2016

Camping near Mammoth Cave KY

Trying to plan a vacation for this summer. Been kicking around the idea of going to Mammoth Cave but I’m not having much luck finding a campground that fits our needs.

We will be staying for about a week so full hookup (Elec, Water & Sewer) is a must. I’m sure there aren’t any campgrounds within the National Park that will have those hook-ups. So finding a place nearby that have that would be great! Nearby as in less than an hour from the park (cave entrance). Also would like to have a site on a river, stream or lake. Am I asking for to much?
The last couple years we’ve went to Pigeon Forge and loved it. Actually stayed in Townsend right on the edge of the Smokies. That is ideal and I would love to go back for the 3rd year but my better half want’s to try something different. Therefore I’m looking at Mammoth Cave.

Anyone have any opinions or suggestions?

I am open to anything within about 6-7hr drive from North Central West Virginia.
  • I'm not seeing any sewer hookup at the Cave Creek COE.

    midnightsadie wrote:
    look at cave lake state park.

    Is that on Nolin Lake? If this is the park (http://parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/nolin-lake/default.aspx) your talking about. I don't see any sewer there either.

    Only thing I can find in the area with full hookup is Jellystone. I've been to one of their parks before and I wasn't impressed. IMO they are overpriced and that one doesn't look much different than any other.
  • Check out Moutardier Recreation Area. This is another one that you need to use the free ferry to make the drive short into the park.

    If you go, try to take a Lantern Tour. Definitely a different feel for the cave.
  • Cave Creek COE campground has FHU and is maybe 20-30 mins from the visitor center. The secret is using the free ferry that drops you within a mile or so of the visitors center.

    ReserveAmerica

    Ferry

    Short Youtube video

    Be aware that this CG is not near, so far as I know, any restaurants or shopping centers. Be sure to get detailed directions on finding the ferry from the CG hosts at the CG.

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