Houchin Ferry Campground
12
Total Campsites
Campground
12
Reservable Sites
Check by phone
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About Houchin Ferry Campground
Overview This lush campground is located 15 miles from the park Visitor Center on the south bank of the Green River. Houchin Ferry campground includes 12 primitive campsites (TENT ONLY) with riverfront views. This is a prime spot if you just want to enjoy the outdoors birdwatching, fishing or canoeing or take a short drive to the Visitor Center where you can plan tour adventures in the Mammoth Cave, the worlds 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. There are also miles of bike trails and hiking trails within the park. Facilities A must-do activity in the park is exploring Mammoth Cave. Walking tours of the caverns leave from the visitor center daily. There are also miles of bike trails and hiking trails within the park. 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. contact_info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (270) 758-2424. 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 Charges & Cancellations For rules and reservation policies please follow the link below: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies
- 12 total campsites listed.
- Most common site type: tent only nonelectric (12).
Campsite Inventory
12 sites to choose from
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC
12
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Single
Check-in time
12:00 PM
Check-out time
11:00 AM
Condition Rating
Basic, Good
DRINKING WATER (HAND PUMP)
Drinking Water (hand pump)
Driveway entry
Back-in
Driveway Grade
Slight
Driveway length (ft)
25
Driveway surface
Gravel, Paved
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
Location Rating
Good, N/A
Max guests
8
Max vehicle length (ft)
25, 30
Minimum guests
Yes
PARKING AREA
Parking Area
PICNIC SHELTERS
Picnic Shelters
PORTABLE TOILETS
Portable Toilets
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
270-758-2180
maca_park_information@nps.gov
Getting There
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Houchin Ferry Campground.
How do reservations work for Houchin Ferry Campground?
Reservation availability for Houchin Ferry Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Houchin Ferry Campground?
Houchin Ferry Campground currently lists TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC (12).
Where is Houchin Ferry Campground located?
Houchin Ferry Campground is in Kentucky near Mammoth Cave.
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