Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave tour - A national park ranger guiding tourists through Mammoth Cave.

Mammoth Cave National Park is a United States National Parks|United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kentucky's Caves and Lakes region. It preserves the world's longest known cave system, with over mile 392 of caves. The park was established in 1941 and draws nearly two million visitors annually.

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History

The cave is roughly 15 million years old. Humans have been visiting the cave for roughly 4,000 years, although it was only discovered by Europeans in 1797. Through 1816 the cave was mined for nitrates, used in gunpowder, but after the War of 1812 ended, it was sold and cave tours became popular. With nearly 200 years as a tourist attraction Mammoth Cave is one of North America's oldest tourist destinations.

How is the Landscape of Mammoth Cave National Park

Flora and fauna

Mammoth Cave National Park is home to over 70 threatened, endangered or state listed species. More than 130 species are regular inhabitants of the caves. These species are divided almost equally among three classes of cave life: obligate cave dwellers known as troglobites, facultative species which can complete their life cycle in or out of caves (troglophiles), and those that use caves for refuge (trogloxenes). The park has cave species and biotic cave communities that are among the most diverse in the world.

Because of its diverse array of landscapes and habitats and the park contains an extraordinary 1300 species of plants.

How is the Climate in Mammoth Cave National Park

Edmonson county is "dry," although Barren County have voted to allow drink sales county wide. Cave City, Glasgow, and Bowling Green are the nearest cities to the park where full drink sales are permitted.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Motel and camping facilities are available in the park. National chain motels can be found in nearby Cave City and Park City. There are cabins available and bed and breakfasts minutes from the park.

Lodging

Mammoth Cave Lodge - #5 Park Entrance Road 37.18615, -86.10099 ☎ +1 270-758-2225 In the park. It features 42 standard motel-style rooms (closed in 2017 due to renovations), 20 more rooms in the "Sunset Lodge" near the main hotel facility, and two groups of cottages with limited facilities (open only during summer). Nightly rates range from $38 for cottages to $92 for motel rooms during the summer. A restaurant, snack and gift shop are on the premises. The hotel is across a small ravine from the Visitor Center, from which all cave tours depart. A paved trail adjacent to the hotel leads directly to the Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave.

Camping Places

Mammoth Cave National Park has several camping options.

Mammoth Cave Campground 37.18186, -86.09827 adjacent to the visitor center $16/night ($8 with Golden Age/Golden Access pass) 109 spaces suitable for all types of RVs. No hookups are provided; a shower and toilet house is available. Maximum stay 14 days.

Houchins Ferry Campground 37.20143, -86.24002 $12/night ($6 with Golden Age/Golden Access pass) A primitive 12-site campground, not suitable for RVs or trailers and accessible only by ferry.

Maple Springs Group Campground 37.20373, -86.13897 6 miles from the visitor center $25/night Features seven sites for up to 24 campers each; four sites have horse facilities.

Backcountry

Backcountry camping is permitted in thirteen designated campsites and within 100 feet (30 m) of the Green River. A free backcountry permit is required and can be picked up at the park headquarters. The maximum group size is limited to 8 people and the length of stay cannot exceed 14 days.

Stay Safe

Wear a hard hat In the warm weather months the ticks can be ferocious in the backcountry. If camping overnight during this period, consider using permethrin treated clothing or bring along some DEET based insect repellent at the very least.

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Nashville, the home of country and gospel music (including the Grand Ole Opry), is about 75 miles (120 kilometers) south of the park on I-65.
Louisville is the home of the Kentucky Derby and the world's most famous horse race. 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of the park on I-65.
Bowling Green (Kentucky) | Bowling Green is home of the factory where the Corvette sports vehicle is manufactured and the nearby National Corvette Museum, and the Lost River Cave. 28 miles (45 kilometers) south on I-65.
Barren River Reservoir State Resort Park features extensive boating and fishing on a man-made reservoir. A lodge and large campground are in the park. From Mammoth Cave, take KY 70 to Cave City, KY 90 to Glasgow and then south on U.S. 31-E to the park, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Mammoth Cave. The park is home to the annual Glasgow Highland Games, one of the largest Scottish athletic evens in the nation.
Lexington (Kentucky) | Lexington, the "Horse Capital of the World" and home to many Thoroughbred horse farms. 100 miles (160 kilometers) northeast; take I-65 north to Elizabethtown and then the Martha Layne Collins Blue Grass Parkway east to Lexington.

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