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Average nightly rates12 total sites
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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
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
Adam B
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 12, Loop:
Very small sites, very close together. Lots of noise from locals hanging out at pavilion.
jacob f
VerifiedNovember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 3, Loop:
Well there was nothing wrong with the campsite lovely place now had good time camping until a park ranger drove up on me and stalk me for good 10 minutes then he come back like 30 minutes later and said yall trying get warm why I was sitting by the fire I was like yeah i told him I book online he drove off then he comes back again 30 minutes later and I was packing up and he said hey I said hey back as he slowly cruised pass me harassing me i feel like anyway so we leave early because we just didn’t feel welcome then he stalk us rest of the day why we explore the park then right before we leave the park he pulls me over said I was speeding as he was staking me all day then he takes my thca pen that i bought and takes it for himself didn’t even charge me or report that he took it then he does a dui test on me I pass because I don’t smoke why driving then he gives me a ticket for speeding so my experience was awful i wouldn’t recommend it unless u want be stalk by a park ranger using his authority to his advantage or want get ticket also and stolen from 👎
Kelly Sue H
VerifiedNovember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 8, Loop:
The port-a-john’s are very clean. The sites are a little close to each other. It’s a very pretty area. Would camp there again
Alexandria D
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 10, Loop:
Campsite was clean, bathrooms were clean and stocked with toliet paper, plenty of room for trash in the dumpster
Edwin H
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 11, Loop:
5 star experience depending on other campers. It’s small. So one rowdy bunch can ruin everyone’s experience. Water hydrant and large portable toilets. Sets right on the river so fishing is easy, but with the locks removed the river has dropped substantially.
Kevin G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 3, Loop:
Not many amenities but nice scenery
Rick Z
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 4, Loop:
Loved the big trees at the campground. Spaces are somewhat close together and only porta potties for bathrooms, but that didn’t detract from the experience. We really enjoyed our stay.
Doreen R
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 1, Loop:
The porter potties were clean. We stayed on site 1 which was nice cause we had one side where no one good set up camp. The sites are very close. There was no view of the river because bushes and trees have grown. But it was nice and quiet and secluded.
Sharon L
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 5, Loop:
Lovely small campground with beautiful surroundings. The portable toilets were very clean and well maintained. No nearby amenities so be prepared with all your the food/supplies you will need for your night camping. GPS directions were accurate.
Zoe M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 6, Loop:
We loved our stay at Houchins Ferry Campground! The campsites were pretty close together, but everyone was very respectful and mindful of the noise they were making. The campground is just a short drive to the visitor center, and a short drive to town which has a gas station with firewood and anything else you might need for your stay. We would definitely stay again!
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