Houchin Ferry Campground

Warning

General

Road construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.

Houchin Ferry Campground Site 1
Picnic Shelter
On the banks of the Green River
Houchin Ferry Campground - Primitive Campsites
River access ramp

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

12 total sites

Tent Sites

12 sites

About Houchin Ferry Campground

This lush campground is located 15 miles from the park's Visitor Center, along the south bank of the Green River. Houchin Ferry Campground offers 12 primitive, tent-only campsites with beautiful riverfront views. Serving as a day-use area, it's an ideal spot for birdwatching, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking. If you're looking to explore more, take a short drive to the Visitor Center to plan your tour of Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system.

Number of accommodations: 12

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
Houchin Ferry Site 1, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 10, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 11, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 12, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 2, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 3, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 4, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 5, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 6, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 7, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 8, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Houchin Ferry Site 9, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

3.9
153 reviews
5
43.1%
66
4
29.4%
45
3
9.2%
14
2
9.8%
15
1
8.5%
13

Adam B

Verified

January 2, 2026 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 12, Loop:

2

Very small sites, very close together. Lots of noise from locals hanging out at pavilion.

jacob f

Verified

November 21, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 3, Loop:

1

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

Verified

November 18, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 8, Loop:

5

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

Verified

October 21, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 10, Loop:

5

Campsite was clean, bathrooms were clean and stocked with toliet paper, plenty of room for trash in the dumpster

Edwin H

Verified

September 21, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 11, Loop:

5

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

Verified

September 18, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 3, Loop:

5

Not many amenities but nice scenery

Rick Z

Verified

September 7, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 4, Loop:

4

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

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 1, Loop:

5

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

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 5, Loop:

4

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

Verified

July 6, 2025 Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 6, Loop:

5

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

Highway access

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

General

Road construction near our facility may limit parking or cause traffic delays. Please consider these conditions when planning your travel.

Nearby Campgrounds


Last updated: August 6, 2026

National Park Service Logo
Managed by National Park Service