Mammoth Cave National Park Location: Map & Coordinates

Mammoth Cave National Park Location: Map & Coordinates

Mammoth Cave National Park is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA.

Coordinates

• Visitor Center: 37.1869° N, 86.1005° W
• Park boundaries: ~52,800 acres (213 km²)

Regional Context

• Nearest city: Bowling Green, KY (~30 mi / 48 km SW).
• Major highways: I-65 (exit 53 → KY-70 W), I-165 (Natcher Pkwy).
• Distance from: Louisville (90 mi), Nashville (95 mi), Cincinnati (200 mi).

Map Visualization

[Imagine a map of Kentucky with a red dot at the park's location, centered between Louisville and Nashville, just west of I-65.]

For interactive maps: NPS Official Maps | Google Maps

Why Location Matters

Sits on the Chester Upland (Mississippian limestone) — ideal for world's longest known cave system (426+ miles surveyed). Karst topography = sinkholes, springs, underground rivers.