Houchin Ferry Campground
Brownsville, Kentucky · 443 ft · In Mammoth Cave National Park
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 443 ft (135 m)443 ft135 m
Other campgrounds in Mammoth Cave National Park 8
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Bluffs CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known2.9 mi
- Collie Ridge CampsiteFree2.9 mi
- Sal Hollow CampsiteFree3.1 mi
- Homestead CampsiteFree4.5 mi
- Ferguson CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known4.5 mi
- Turnhole Bend CampgroundFree5.0 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Maple Springs Group Campground 5.6 mi · Group area: Maple Springs 5.8 mi
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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.
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Cell service at Houchin Ferry Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 74% chance of rain88°68°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, 45% chance of rain89°60°
- FriPartly Sunny, 14% chance of rain67°42°
- SatSunny61°38°
- SunSunny67°45°
Nearby camping
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Nolin Lake State Park Campsite
State Park · 6.4 mi · Brownsville
RV park
RV Park · 6.6 mi · Brownsville
Camp site
Campground · 7.8 mi · Brownsville
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.9 mi
Collie Ridge Campsite
Brownsville, KY · On National Park Service land · Mammoth Cave National Park
- 3.1 mi
Sal Hollow Campsite
Brownsville, KY · On National Park Service land · Mammoth Cave National Park
- 4.5 mi
Homestead Campsite
Brownsville, KY · On National Park Service land · Mammoth Cave National Park
- 5.0 mi
Turnhole Bend Campground
Brownsville, KY · On State agency land · Green River Wild River
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