Mammoth Cave Nat'l Park Storm Damage Update

Does anyone know how much damage the park sustained from January %26#39;09 ice storm and how the clean up is going?

Is there ANYTHING else to do in this area besides the cave tours?

Do you recommend camping (tent) or renting a cabin at the park? Looks like there aren%26#39;t many other options. If you have any suggestions at all, they would be appreciated. Thinking of 2-3 day trip to the park in early May %26#39;09.

thanks all......

Mammoth Cave Nat'l Park Storm Damage Update

You could stay in nearby Cave City. It%26#39;s only about 15 minutes away. We liked the newer Comfort Inn %26amp; Suites next to the Cracker Barrel. The suites were very large and a good value. Breakfast is included and is a nice money saver.

I haven%26#39;t heard anything on any damage, but I%26#39;m sure the locals are more familiar.

Have a good trip!

Mammoth Cave Nat'l Park Storm Damage Update

Not nearly as much damage at the park as in other parts of the state. Right now, most of the park south of the Green River is in good shape. The trails north of the river, however, are a different matter.

The Mammoth Cave website gives up-to-date info. http://www.nps.gov/maca/emergency_update.htm

There is a hotel at the park. Cabins and campgrounds are open. A few hotels nearby, as well. Weather has been eratic this year, with some unseasonably warm weather followed by winter storms.

What other activities are you looking for? Bowling Green has the Corvette Museum, Horse Cave has the caving museum.

Well I live right here at the park and it is obvious when driving thru that there is quite a bit of damage. Looking down into the woods...there are tons of trees down. Across the ferry there are spots where it looks as if a bomb went off. The clean up is still in progress but I don%26#39;t see how they will EVER get it all cleaned up.

Besides the cave tours, there are places that you can ride horses if you like that. Also, another popular activity is the canoe rentals nearby and canoeing the Green River.

If you really want to camp, I would suggest making the trek across the river on the ferry and drive to Nolin Lake State Park. Very easy to find. There is a wonderful small, quiet campground there on the lake with all the facilities, spots with water, electric, there is a bathhouse, beach, there are also primitive camping spots there and you can camp right on the shoreline. From the visitor center in the park, it is only about 10- 12 miles. It is worth the drive. We love it there. Never camped right in Mammoth Cave park....i don%26#39;t think they have much to offer. Just let me know if you want directions. Hope that helps!