Scenic landscape view in Mammoth Cave in United States

Mammoth Cave

United States

Mammoth Cave

LocationUnited States
RegionKentucky
TypeNational Park
Coordinates37.1870°, -86.1000°
EstablishedJuly 1, 1941
Area218.6
Nearest CityCave City (10 mi)
Major CityBowling Green (30 mi)
Entrance Fee15

About Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles of surveyed passageways. The limestone caverns feature unique formations, underground rivers, and diverse cave wildlife. The park also protects portions of the Green River valley and hill country of south central Kentucky.