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Mammoth Cave National Park
Contacts & Visitor Center

The Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center is open every day of the year, with the exception of December 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (hours may vary depending on the season; call ahead for exact times). The park also offers numerous amenities within its boundaries. The Mammoth Cave Hotel provides accomodations for park visitors; it lies directly across from the visitor center. Food is available at the hotel's restaurant, and you can buy groceries at the Service Center Camp Store at the Headquarters Campground. The Service Center also features showers, a laundromat, and a post office.

ADDRESS
Superintendent
Mammoth Cave National Park
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
www.nps.gov/maca

TELEPHONE
(270) 758-2251

FAX
(270) 758-2349

EMAIL
MACA_Park_Information@nps.gov

Fees

Park entry is free. Cave tours have varying fees ranging from $4 to $45.00. Reservations can be made online at the National Park Reservation Service. For rates at the Mammoth Cave Hotel in the park, call (270)758-2225.

Pets

The Mammoth Cave Hotel has a kennel for pets while visitors are exploring the cave. No pets are allowed in Mammoth Cave with the exception of guide dogs and assist dogs.

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