Warning
GeneralRoad construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
River Access
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates12 total sites
Tent Sites
12 sites
About Houchin Ferry Campground
Number of accommodations: 12
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (153)
What Guests Are Saying
Houchin Ferry Campground offers large, clean sites in a quiet, picturesque setting near the Green River, ideal for fishing and kayaking. While the campsites are close together, most campers are respectful, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere. Some amenities are limited, such as only having portable toilets, but they are well-maintained, and the campground's proximity to Mammoth Cave adds to its appeal.
What Guests Are Saying
Houchin Ferry Campground offers large, clean sites in a quiet, picturesque setting near the Green River, ideal for fishing and kayaking. While the campsites are close together, most campers are respectful, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere. Some amenities are limited, such as only having portable toilets, but they are well-maintained, and the campground's proximity to Mammoth Cave adds to its appeal.
Review Summary
William W
VerifiedNovember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 1, Loop:
Wish NPS would revert this campground to first come-first serve basis.
Andrew N
VerifiedNovember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 1, Loop:
We arrived around 3pm to find someone else's gear still set up in our spot. The Houchin Ferry Campgrounds were first come first serve until this year (2020) and there is no ranger station here to talk to. Luckily, we but we were able to call around and be relocated. Everyone at Recreation.gov and Mammoth Cave was very helpful and accommodating in finding us a spot at Mammoth Cave Camp Ground. The camp sites looked great — just make sure you show up with enough time left in the day to fix any reservation issues.
Jill M
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 6, Loop:
Great small primitive campground and very close to where I live. Still has bathroom access and porta potties were very clean.
Matthew A
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 11, Loop:
Camp sites are closer together than we personally prefer, but it was a nice campground in a beautiful area.
Scot S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 12, Loop:
Really enjoyed the setup, the sites were clearly marked and had nice tables as well as a bonus small table with lantern hook, which was a really nice touch. It was a great place to stay, not too crowded and close to everything.
Leela M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 10, Loop:
Shaded and mostly quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. The river is lovely.
Daniel C
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 3, Loop:
The campground itself was exactly what we wanted. Small, quiet, and quaint. The outdoor toilets were very clean and well maintained. The only downside was the access to the river. From the campsites there is only one access point at the little boat ramp at the entrance of the grounds. A little maintenance (weedeating or trail cutting) would be really nice to give better access to all the campsites
Jeremy B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 8, Loop:
Great little place. Bring light, dark on a whole other level once the sun goes down.
David A
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 10, Loop:
Nice Campground. Enjoyed the stay. For what it is worth, the sites are arranged in a "J" with the long part of the J along the river. Sites 1-8 are on the "front row" nearest the river and are pretty open. The road begins to curve around with site 8, and 9-12 are more tucked into the trees. These 9-12 are a little bigger, more shaded/secluded, and are a great set up. There wasn't any firewood on site when we went, but there is a house just outside the campsite selling firewood... so, grab some before you go in.
William W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 6, Loop:
Would very much like to see the return of first-come, first-serve to the campground. Also, will be happy when people return to work and school. Have always loved the solitude of this site.
Location Houchin Ferry Campground
Address:
Houchin Ferry Campground
Brownsville, KY, 42210
United States
Note: Do not rely exclusively on your mobile GPS, Google Maps or similar automated navigation systems to get to the Houchin Ferry Campground. Routes can be misleading and incorrect.
Directions from the North: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 53 (Cave City Exit). Turn right onto KY-70. Follow 70/255, about 4 miles you turn left on 255 just before entering the park, follow this to Brownsville Rd, turn left and follow this all the way until it ends at Hwy-101, turn right go about a quarter mile to Houchin Ferry Rd. (Minit Mart on corner), turn right and follow this to campground.
Directions from the South: Take Interstate 65 to Exit 48 (Park City Exit). Turn left onto KY-255 follow this into the park, when you come to the stop sign turn left and follow this to Brownsville Rd, turn left and follow this all the way until it ends at Hwy-101, turn right go about a quarter mile to Houchin Ferry Rd. (Minit Mart on corner), turn right and follow this to campground.
Houchin Ferry Campground has access to Interstate 65, with Exit 53 (Cave City Exit) and Exit 48 (Park City Exit) providing routes to KY-70 and KY-255 respectively. Both highways lead to local roads that connect to the campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit www.dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Ticks are common in the park and their bites can spread diseases. Learn steps to prevent tick-borne illness.
- Firearms must be carried in accordance with Kentucky state law, but all other weapons are prohibited. Possession of firearms in the park buildings and cave is prohibited. The use of firearms is prohibited anywhere within Mammoth Cave National Park.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- Quiet hours are from until central time.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralRoad construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.
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Last updated: August 6, 2026
