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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
John M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 12, Loop:
This was a nice little primitive campground with all the basics you need, but I feel that it should be cheaper, since they aren’t providing anything extra aside from the space.
Perhaps the camps are a bit close together, but this didn’t end up being a problem for my particular night and neighbors. There was also trash in the fire pit that I had to clean up, but that is a result of the previous campers.
Whitney J
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 8, Loop:
Fantastic spot! Secluded and right on the river. We did a Canoe trip and spent the night here. I was surprised at how clean the port-a-johns were. Thank you for having TP too!
Emma Y
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 2, Loop:
It is a small, tent-only campsite where the sites are relatively close together. For what it is, it’s very nice. Don’t go there expecting anything fancy and you’ll have a good time. Our campsite #2 was a bit smaller than the others but that worked just as well. Bring disinfectant wipes for the porta potties and you’ll have a blast!
Laura G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 5, Loop:
I knew the campground was small and didn’t mind the sites being close to one another as that’s what I expected given the size. However, too many visitors were in and out all night. Seems like they were locals visiting their friends staying at the campsite, and for such a small campground it should be pet-free. There were 2 dogs barking all night. I moved to the main campground the next day and had a much better experience.
It might be nice to stay here if you’re a large group and can occupy multiple sites at Houchin Ferry, However, if you’re traveling as a pair or solo, I do not recommend this place at all. If you must stay here, I would book the sites farthest away from the entrance, I think #s 9 and 10.
Michael E
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 10, Loop:
Super chill, quiet, peaceful. Morning meditation on the river was amazing. Campground was well looked after, very tidy. Those of us came here to not be in a bustling campground, so every camper was full on board and delightful.
Joe V
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 2, Loop:
Good location. But Sites way to close together.
Right on top of each other.
John P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 1, Loop:
Great campsite. About 25min from main area of park. Grocery store and gas station within 5 minutes is a plus though.
Erica G
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 9, Loop:
Campground was easy to find. Being next to the river was nice and peaceful. Nice fire pits and tables at each site. The portable toilets were very clean. The campsites are pretty small and very close together, so when the campground was pretty full on our first night, it gets loud because you’re so close together.
Barbara G
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 5, Loop:
When planning our trip, we picked this campground because it was smaller and we thought it would be quieter. Once we got there, we found that the campsites were right on top of each other. When we passed the big campground, we noticed that the sites were nicer.
Patrick C
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: Houchin Ferry Site 8, Loop:
Great location, town was cool. Site was as advertised and the whole experience was great
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
