Photo: NPS Photo / J. Cooper

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Houchin Ferry Campground

12 sites · $10–$20 · Reservations · No RVs

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About Houchin Ferry

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.

Photos

Campsites with picnic tables nearby the river.
At Houchin Ferry Campground, every site has a river view. · NPS Photo
A Houchin Ferry campsite with tent, fire ring, picnic table and lantern hook overlooks Green River.
Houchin Ferry Campground sites may be primitive sites - but they're welcoming. · NPS Photo
An unoccupied campsite with concrete picnic table, fire ring and lantern hook.
This campground's primitive sites feature a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook. · NPS Photo
An open-air picnic shelter with multiple picnic tables and a brick fireplace.
Houchin Ferry Campground also offers an open-air picnic shelter with a fireplace. · NPS Photo
A wooden enclosure containing portable toilet facilities.
Chemical toilets are provided at Houchin Ferry Campground. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
44°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Day
55°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Fri, Nov 13
Day
46°F
Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Fri, Nov 13
Night
27°F
Mostly Clear
Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
49°F
Sunny
Mostly Clear
Sat, Nov 14
Night
25°F
Mostly Clear
Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
52°F
Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

Rules

• 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.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.