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Condé Nast TravelerOct 15, 2026

I've Visited Mammoth Cave National Park Countless Times—Here Are the Best Places to Stay When You Go

From a tree house to a glamping dome, here's where to stay near Kentucky's only national park.

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Cedar Sink trailheadTrailless than a mile from this Airbnb
Turnhole Bend Nature trailheadTrail
Elsewhere
Nolin Lake State ParkSightClarkson, United StatesThe park encompasses 333 acres (135 ha) while Nolin Lake, the park's main feature, covers 5,795 acres (2,345 ha).
Nolin River LakeSightClarkson, United StatesIt was impounded from the Nolin River by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1963.
The Maple RetreatHotelPark City, United Statespet-friendly, close to the park
Green River FerrySightMammoth Cave, United States
Leitchfield Aquatic CenterSightClarkson, United States
Kentucky Down Under Adventure ZooSightClarkson, United States
Hidden River Cave & American Cave MuseumMuseumClarkson, United States
Flag IslandSightClarkson, United States
Dickeys Mill Recreation AreaSightClarkson, United States
Brier Creek Recreation AreaSightMammoth Cave, United States
Green RiverSightPark City, United States
Cedar Sink trailTrailPark City, United States