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Mammoth Cave National Park

World known for its massive cave system, there are more than 345 surveyed miles of cave passageways and an estimated 600 miles of undiscovered passages. It is the world's longest cave system.

The surface area of Mammoth Cave has over 70 miles of trails. The north side of the park is known for being a good area to hike in if you want to get away from everything. There are backcountry camping sites and permits are free.

The Nolin and Green Rivers run through the park providing excellent canoeing and fishing. There are 3 campgrounds in the Mammoth Cave area. Reservations are suggested for the Mammoth Cave Campground and reservations are required for Maple Springs Group Campground. All sights include toilets, grills, tables and water. No hook-ups are available.

For reservations call (270) 758-2180 or go online at http://reservations.nps.gov

Backcountry camping is permitted in 13 designated sites, on river banks and on islands by permit only. Free permits can be obtained at the visitors center.

Traveling south from Louisville, Kentucky the most direct route is Interstate 65 south to Exit 53 at Cave City. Another 15 minutes of driving will bring you to the park visitor center.

If you travel north from Nashville, TN the most direct route is Interstate 65 north to Exit 48 at Park City, Kentucky. Another 10 minutes of driving will bring you to the park visitor center. Nashville and the park are both in the Central Time Zone. Louisville is in the Eastern Time Zone, one hour ahead of the park.

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