“Mammoth Cave National Park officials are pleased to announce the Boy Scouts of America (BAS) Troop 47 of Franklin, KY are the recipients of Interior Region 2 (South Atlantic-Gulf) of the National Park Service’s (NPS) George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. The troop was nominated and won under the youth group category for their work in improving the Sal Hollow backcountry campsite.”
“The Green River Ferry and Green River Ferry Road north in Mammoth Cave National Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic on August 17-20 in order to complete a freshwater mussel relocation project and pavement preservation project. The Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park contains some of the most diverse populations of freshwater mussels in North America. Over 50 species of mussels are found, ten included on the federally endangered list.”
Mammoth Cave National Park will begin construction on several improvement projects planned for the Green River Ferry area starting on Monday, July 20. The park will begin construction on a canoe and kayak river access ramp and the installation of a pedestrian bridge over the Echo River.
“Hello Friends, I hope this message finds you healthy and safe. These are very difficult times for everyone. COVID-19 has impacted Mammoth Cave National Park and The Friends of Mammoth Cave, as well. We’d like to update you on what’s been happening since the virus closed so much of Mammoth Cave.”
“Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily reopen the Green River Ferry and Green River Ferry Road to vehicular traffic on Monday, July 6 for service seven days a week from 6 am to 9:55 pm CST. The newly retrofitted ferry was certified for service by the United States Coast Guard, but construction on the south ramp of the vehicle crossing is still needed. Commuters should anticipate an additional closure of the ferry later in the summer.”
“The Green River Ferry will close Tuesday, September 8 to complete the last steps of a vehicle ramp extension project. The ramp work will require a three month closure of all river access points at Green River Ferry and at Dennison Ferry. The only river access point will be at Houchin Ferry. Access to the Green River outside of the park, upstream in Munfordville, KY and downstream in Brownsville, KY, will remain available for use. For more information, visit the park’s website www.nps.gov/maca or call the Ferry Hotline at 270-758-2166 for current status. “
“The Green River Ferry and Green River Ferry Road north in Mammoth Cave National Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic on August 17-20 in order to complete a freshwater mussel relocation project and pavement preservation project. The Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park contains some of the most diverse populations of freshwater mussels in North America. Over 50 species of mussels are found, ten included on the federally endangered list.”
“Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily reopen the Green River Ferry and Green River Ferry Road to vehicular traffic on Monday, July 6 for service seven days a week from 6 am to 9:55 pm CST. The newly retrofitted ferry was certified for service by the United States Coast Guard, but construction on the south ramp of the vehicle crossing is still needed. Commuters should anticipate an additional closure of the ferry later in the summer.”
“South Green River Ferry Road from the intersection with Mammoth Cave Entrance Road to the Green River Ferry parking lot will be closed Sunday, March 15 and Monday, March 16. Visitors will not be able to access the Echo River Springs Trail trailhead or the temporary canoe and kayak ramp during the closure.”
The Green River Ferry will be closed to all traffic from Wednesday, May 22 through at least Tuesday, May 28 due to low water. Ferry service will resume operations once river levels raise enough to operate the ferry boat. To check the current status of the Green River Ferry operation, please call the Ferry Hotline at 270-758-2166.
The Green River Ferry and portions of Green River Ferry Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from approximately Monday, June 17 to Friday, November 15. The area will remain open to paddlers and hikers, parking and public access will be limited. A temporary canoe and kayak ramp is being installed. In addition to the vehicle ramp extension, the park will launch an updated ferry boat. Full details in the Press Release.
