Drive the scenic routes of Houchins Ferry Road and Little Jordan Road. Seek out the Big Woods, one of the few remaining stands of old-growth timber in Kentucky. If you have a large group of friends, camp out at the Maple Springs Group Campground. Maple Springs Group Campground accommodates groups of 1-24 campers. Hikers and horseback riders must sign in at trailhead registers.
Horses are available through liveries outside the park.
Inquire at the Visitor Center. A useful guide to the backcountry is A Guide To The Surface Trails of Mammoth Cave National Park , by Stanley D. Sides, available in the Visitor Center book sales area. Also find the Trails Illustrated map of Mammoth Cave National Park, and Wildflowers of Mammoth Cave National Park, by Randy Seymour. Hikers are encouraged to pick up the official park brochure at the Visitor Center before taking any hike in the park. This brochure contains maps and other important information.