National Park Service · Mammoth Cave National Park · KY

Houchin Ferry Campground

Houchin Ferry Campground Site 1Photo · Debra Spillman
OpenStatus
ReservableAccess
12Sites
30 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation A must-do activity in the park is exploring Mammoth Cave. Walking tours of the caverns leave from the visitor center daily. Keep reading

There are also miles of bike trails and hiking trails within the park. Facilities The 12 primitive campsites are nestled among aromatic trees, offering a peaceful experience with the Green River just steps away. Potable water and portable restrooms are available at the head of the campground. This is a primitive, tent-only campground and also serves as a day-use area. The picnic tables and shelters are available for public use, and the boat launch is open for public access. Natural Features This campground is part of Mammoth Cave National Park, a 52,800-acre park that includes the Green River Valley, rolling Kentucky hillsides, and the expansive Mammoth Cave with grand-scale chambers and long, winding passageways. This remote campsite is quiet, peaceful and ideal for those who want to be immersed in nature. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, and coyotes. Nearby Attractions Nearly 30 miles of the Green and Nolin rivers offer canoeing and boating through the park. Commercial outfitters outside the park rent canoes, kayaks and safety equipment. https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/canoeliveries.htm Most trails north of the Green River are open for horseback riding. Commercial liveries outside the park rent horses and some may provide organized excursions. https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/horseback.htm Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (270) 758-2424. Charges & Cancellations For rules and reservation policies please follow the link below: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

The sites · 12

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Houchin Ferry Site 1tent only nonelectric30 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 10tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 11tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 12tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 2tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 3tent only nonelectric30 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 4tent only nonelectric30 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 5tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 6tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 7tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 8tent only nonelectric25 ft
Houchin Ferry Site 9tent only nonelectric25 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Nightly/Daily Rates$20.00

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This campground sits in KY-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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