Houchin Ferry Campground
37.2017, -86.2377 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Reservation detailsThe Houchin Ferry Campground lies next to the Green River at the former location of the Houchin Ferry. This campground is operated year-round and is located 15 miles from the Visitor Center and two miles east of Brownsville, KY. For campers who like it simple, these 12 tent-only campsites afford a quiet visit with drive-up access.
- Every day
- All Day
Open Year-Round
Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year.
Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year.
Campsites are through reservations only.
- Drinking water
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Portable Toilets - year round
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
- Trash & recycling
- No
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Access roads
- Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
- Classification
- Designated Primitive Campsites
The sites in this campground are on unimproved ground, with gravel-paved approaches.
Houchin Ferry Campground's campsites are primitive. There are no ADA accessible campsites in this campground.
Keep fires within provided fire rings. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations.
Follow I-65 to Ky-70W to Brownsville, Kentucky. At the intersection of Houchins Ferry Road on your right, turn right onto Houchins Ferry Road. Houchins Ferry Road ends at Green River. Houchin Ferry Campground is at the end of the road.
• Camp only in designated sites. • Reserve sites through Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. No refunds. • Check-out time is 11 am. Check-in time is 1 pm. • Maximum of 8 persons per site. Maximum 14 day stay in calendar year. • Quiet hours: 10 pm - 6 am. Generators are permitted from 8 am to 8 pm as long as they are properly muffled and do not create unreasonable noise. • Mark your occupied campsite when you leave. • Articles left unattended on an unpaid campsite for 24 hours may be impounded. • Do not dig, trench, or level ground at your campsite. • Deposit refuse in dumpsters or carry it out with you when you leave. • Do not wash dishes or clothing at water hydrants. • Catch your drain water in buckets and empty into toilets in the restrooms. • Store your camp food inside a vehicle to prevent wildlife access. This is a listing only of general regulations. Please familiarize yourself with all of the camping regulations before camping at Houchin Ferry Campground.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at Houchin Ferry Campground?
Yes. Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park has 12 sites that can be reserved in advance.
How many campsites does Houchin Ferry Campground have?
Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park has 12 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at Houchin Ferry Campground?
Houchin Ferry Campground does not take RVs.
How much does it cost to camp at Houchin Ferry Campground?
Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park charges between $10 and $20 per night, depending on the site type.
Are there showers at Houchin Ferry Campground?
No. Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park does not list showers.
Is there drinking water at Houchin Ferry Campground?
Yes. Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park lists drinking water: Yes - year round.
Is there cell service at Houchin Ferry Campground?
No. Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park does not list cell reception.
Is there a dump station at Houchin Ferry Campground?
No. Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park does not list dump station.
Is Houchin Ferry Campground wheelchair accessible?
Houchin Ferry Campground in Mammoth Cave National Park: The sites in this campground are on unimproved ground, with gravel-paved approaches.
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