Houchin Ferry Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

12 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

270-758-2424

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Houchin Ferry Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Explore Wildflowers at Cedar SinkHike · 45-60 Minutes · 5.3 mi from camp

  Stunning rock faces, cave springs, and geological panoramas, you will experience a wide array of seasonal wildflowers and biodiversity. National Park Service

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• Take a Ridge-top Walk to Sunset PointHike · 30-60 Minutes · 7.4 mi from camp

  Visitors to Mammoth Cave National Park Marvel over the Green River Valley while visiting the popular overlook, Sunset Point. National Park Service

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• Cedar Sink TrailHike · 1.1 mi long · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• Big Hollow TrailheadTrailhead · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Green River Bluffs TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 7.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States National Park Service.

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• Echo River Springs TrailHike · 1.2 mi long · 7.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States National Park Service.

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Mountain biking

• Ride the Big Hollow TrailBike ride · 5.4 mi from camp

  Explore the north side of the park on your mountain bike on the only mountain bike trail in the park. National Park Service

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• Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike TrailBike ride · 7.6 mi from camp

  Originally opened in 1886 the Mammoth Cave Railroad brought early tourists to Mammoth Cave and other neighboring caves in the area. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Houchin Ferry to BrownsvillePaddling and rafting · 90-120 Minutes · 0.0 mi from camp

  This short trip travels along the Green River from Houchin Ferry inside Mammoth Cave National Park to the former site of Lock and Dam #6 or the Brownsville boat ramp. National Park Service

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• Nolin River Dam to Houchin FerryPaddling and rafting · 4-6 Hours · 5.1 mi from camp

  This trip starts at the Tailwater Recreation Area below the Nolin River Dam north of the park. National Park Service

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• Green River Ferry to Houchin FerryPaddling and rafting · 4-6 Hours · 7.1 mi from camp

  This longer section of the Green River is less traveled then the popular Dennison Ferry to Green River Ferry trip. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Indian HillPeak · 745 ft · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Sunset PointViewpoint · 7.3 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Heritage Trail.

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• Dixon CaveViewpoint · 7.3 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Dixon Cave Trail.

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• Great Onyx CaveCave · 8.9 mi from camp

  Great Onyx Cave is a cave located in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, United States. Wikipedia

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.