Maple Springs Campground - Mammoth Cave National Park

A smaller, more primitive National Park Service campground located within Mammoth Cave National Park, ideal for tent camping and equestrian visitors. It offers a tranquil, rustic experience for those seeking to connect with nature and explore the park's trails and caves, providing opportunities to observe local wildlife in a quiet setting.

Location
Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Lakes & Heartland, United States, North America
Type
budget_camp
Coordinates
37.172000, -86.130000
Price range
budget
Website
https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/maple-springs-campground.htm
Capacity
30 guests
Rooms
15
Child-friendly
Yes

PlnrScore: 27/100

Best Time to Visit Maple Springs Campground

The best months to visit Maple Springs Campground are June, July, August, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature 2.98°C, rainfall 144.5mm, sunshine 5.8 hrs, humidity 73.4%
  • February: Poor, temperature 5.06°C, rainfall 142.9mm, sunshine 6.5 hrs, humidity 68.9%
  • March: Poor, temperature 10.26°C, rainfall 139.5mm, sunshine 7.9 hrs, humidity 66.6%
  • April: Good, temperature 13.4°C, rainfall 125.4mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 66.3%
  • May: Good, temperature 18.78°C, rainfall 117mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 71.6%
  • June: Great, temperature 23.49°C, rainfall 109.6mm, sunshine 11.8 hrs, humidity 68.8%
  • July: Great, temperature 25.45°C, rainfall 120mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 76.1%
  • August: Great, temperature 24.39°C, rainfall 108.7mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 75.9%
  • September: Good, temperature 21.1°C, rainfall 110.9mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 72.6%
  • October: Good, temperature 15.74°C, rainfall 78.3mm, sunshine 8.8 hrs, humidity 69.2%
  • November: Good, temperature 9.51°C, rainfall 78.3mm, sunshine 7.5 hrs, humidity 68.6%
  • December: Poor, temperature 5.79°C, rainfall 102.2mm, sunshine 5.8 hrs, humidity 73.2%

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