contact-details

  • Phone Number: (270)758-2424 Voice

  • Email Address: MACA_Information@nps.gov

  • Description: Mammoth Cave National Park visitor information email

Fees

Cost: 20.00
Description: Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year. Title: Houchin Ferry Campground - Primitive Site - Regular
Cost: 10.00
Description: Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year. Title: Houchin Ferry Campground - Primitive Site - Access Card

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 12

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

The Houchin Ferry Campground lies next to the Green River at the former location of the Houchin Ferry. This campground is operated year-round and is located 15 miles from the Visitor Center and two miles east of Brownsville, KY. For campers who like it simple, these 12 tent-only campsites afford a quiet visit with drive-up access.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Campsites are through reservations only.

Regulations Overview: • Camp only in designated sites. • Reserve sites through Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. No refunds. • Check-out time is 11 am. Check-in time is 1 pm. • Maximum of 8 persons per site. Maximum 14 day stay in calendar year. • Quiet hours: 10 pm - 6 am. Generators are permitted from 8 am to 8 pm as long as they are properly muffled and do not create unreasonable noise. • Mark your occupied campsite when you leave. • Articles left unattended on an unpaid campsite for 24 hours may be impounded. • Do not dig, trench, or level ground at your campsite. • Deposit refuse in dumpsters or carry it out with you when you leave. • Do not wash dishes or clothing at water hydrants. • Catch your drain water in buckets and empty into toilets in the restrooms. • Store your camp food inside a vehicle to prevent wildlife access. This is a listing only of general regulations. Please familiarize yourself with all of the camping regulations before camping at Houchin Ferry Campground.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258992

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= The sites in this campground are on unimproved ground, with gravel-paved approaches.

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  • fireStovePolicy= Keep fires within provided fire rings. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations.

  • rvAllowed= 0

  • rvInfo= RVs are not permitted at this campground.

  • rvMaxLength= 0

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  • trailerMaxLength= 0

  • adaInfo= Houchin Ferry Campground's campsites are primitive. There are no ADA accessible campsites in this campground.

  • trailerAllowed= 0

  • accessRoads= Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather

    SubValue: "Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather"

  • classifications= Designated Primitive Campsites

    SubValue: "Designated Primitive Campsites"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= No

  • toilets= Portable Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Portable Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= No

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= No

  • potableWater= Yes - year round

    SubValue: "Yes - year round"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

  • totalSites=12

  • group=0

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=12

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=0

  • walkBoatTo=0

  • other=0