Openings · last 7 days
17
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 17 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232468
When Maple Springs reopens
Maple Springs's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
18
Openings · last 90 days
18
Only 18 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 7 monitored sites
Of the 644 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 473 open for online reservation · 171 reserved.
Where the open windows are
26.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 473 of 644 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online26.6%
Open site-nights473 / 644
Reserved (of online inventory)171 / 644
Weekday openings304
Weekend openings169
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 304 fall on weekdays and 169 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November holds the most room. 170 of 203 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 7 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 7 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 7 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 7 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| G001 | 75 |
| G002 | 71 |
| G003 | 69 |
| G006 | 68 |
| G004 | 67 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
473 open site-nights across 7 sites at Maple Springs, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 58 2-night, 50 3-night, 19 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site G006.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 7 sites take 25 ft, 7 sites take 35 ft, 7 sites take 40 ft.
All 7 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G001 | 50 ft | Yes | 75 | 36 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 8 +63 more |
| G002 | 50 ft | Yes | 71 | 19 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 11, Oct 12 +59 more |
| G003 | 50 ft | Yes | 69 | 19 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +57 more |
| G006 | 50 ft | Yes | 68 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 7, Oct 8 +56 more |
| G004 | 50 ft | Yes | 67 | 19 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +55 more |
| G007 | 50 ft | Yes | 62 | 22 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +50 more |
| G005 | 50 ft | Yes | 61 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 7 +49 more |
About Maple Springs
Overview
Click See More at the bottom of this overview and review the "Need to Know" section of the campground.
At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backcountry trails, or spend their days exploring Mammoth Cave. Campers can explore up to ten miles of the cave through a variety of tours available at the Visitor Center. With more than 400 miles (644 km) of mapped passageways, Mammoth Cave ranks as the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave is named for its grand size and scale. Visit the Rotunda for an idea of just how large this underground world is. The World Heritage Site was explored by Native Americans more than 2,000 years ago, and Europeans discovered its existence at the turn of the 19th century.
Recreation
Avid horseback riders head to Maple Springs to explore the lush backcountry trails. Hikers will also find these trails enjoyable.
Facilities
Access to the primitive campground is best via ferry, located six miles from the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center. The ferry accommodates up to two cars, and the ride is free, taking just a few minutes. Taking the ferry is the quickest route to the campground. If the ferry is unavailable, you will need to drive around, which takes about 45 minutes. For information on ferry schedules and trailer standards, call (270) 758-2166.
These sites offer electric and water hookups. Sites 1, 2, 3, and 4 are recommended for equestrian use and feature a horse tie-up area. Please consider sites 5, 6, and 7 before booking the others, and prioritize those with horses for the equestrian sites. Note that there is no sewer or dump station at Maple Springs.
A small amphitheater is available on-site, and a large fire pit is provided for groups on a first-come, first-served basis.
Natural Features
This campground is part of Mammoth Cave National Park, a 52,800-acre park that includes the Green River Valley, rolling Kentucky hillsides, and the expansive Mammoth Cave with grand-scale chambers and long, winding passageways. This remote campsite is quiet, peaceful and ideal for those who want to be immersed in nature. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, and coyotes.
Nearby Attractions
Take a tour of Mammoth Cave and see landmark cave areas like the Cathedral Domes and Mammoth's famous formation, Frozen Niagara. Or hike above the caverns to explore sinkholes like Cedar Sink.
7 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ft7 with hookups7 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
Getting there
Directions from the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255 as it becomes the Mammoth Cave Parkway in the park. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway towards the Visitor Center. Turn left on the Green River Ferry Road. Cross the ferry and follow the signs to Maple Springs. Turn left onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left. For trailers or large vehicles, use alternate directions. Vehicles boarding the ferry must not exceed 8 tons and have a length no more than 16 feet. Alternate Directions from the North:Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255 as it becomes the Mammoth Cave Parkway in the park. Turn left on HWY 70 to Brownsville. Make a right on HWY 259. Turn right onto HWY 728 which becomes HWY 1827. Then turn right onto HWY 1352 and follow signs to Maple Springs Group Campground. Turn right onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left. Directions from the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Follow the Mammoth Cave Parkway towards the Visitor Center. Turn left on the Green River Ferry Road. Cross the ferry and follow the signs to Maple Springs. Turn left onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left. For trailers or large vehicles, use alternate directions. Vehicles boarding the ferry must not exceed 8 tons and have a length no more than 16 feet. Alternate Directions from the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 and follow 255 as it becomes the Park City Road into the park. Follow Park City Road until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway; turn left. Turn left on HWY 70 to Brownsville. Make a right on HWY 259. Turn right onto HWY 728 which becomes HWY 1827. Then turn right onto HWY 1352 and follow signs to Maple Springs Group Campground. Turn right onto Maple Springs Loop. Maple Spring Campground will be on the left.
P.O. Box 7, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259270-758-2424
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Maple Springs?
Reservations for Maple Springs are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 473 of 644 tracked site-nights are open (73.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 18 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Maple Springs?
Campsite Sniper detected 17 site-date openings at Maple Springs in the last 7 days, 18 over 30 days and 18 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Maple Springs?
50 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site G006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Maple Springs fit a 35-foot RV?
7 of the 7 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Maple Springs?
November 2026, with 170 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 203.
When is the next open date at Maple Springs?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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