Mammoth Cave National Park
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Houchin Ferry
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Houchin Ferry Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Houchin Ferry Campground is part of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky (37 min northeast of Bowling Green, KY) with an elevation of 444 feet. Houchin Ferry Campground is rated 3.9 stars from 144 reviews. There are a total of 12 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, picnic table, restroom, and ramada. Activities include boating, fishing and floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (144)
3.9 out of 5
| 5 star | 42% | |
| 4 star | 31% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 10% | |
| 1 star | 9% |
@KyleL3240725 · Camped on Feb 28, 2026 at Campsite #6
Great pre spring weather, nice site, accessible to Mammoth Cave Visitor Center simple.
Excellent
@VictorM3802676 · Camped on Feb 23, 2026 at Campsite #9
Houchins Ferry Campground is very clean and the bathrooms were extra clean. We were very impressed. You were almost right on the water. Will be going back. Thank you.
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jan 10, 2026 at Campsite #8
Easy to find. Clean quiet campground.
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@AdamB5828811 · Camped on Dec 25, 2025 at Campsite #12
Very small sites, very close together. Lots of noise from locals hanging out at pavilion.
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@JacobF34E99F2F · Camped on Nov 13, 2025 at Campsite #3
Well there was nothing wrong with the campsite lovely place now had good time camping until a park ranger drove up on me and stalk me for good 10 minutes then he come back like 30 minutes later and said yall trying get warm why I was sitting by the fire I was like yeah i told him I book online he drove off then he comes back again 30 minutes later and I was packing up and he said hey I said hey back as he slowly cruised pass me harassing me i feel like anyway so we leave early because we just didnt feel welcome then he stalk us rest of the day why we explore the park then right before we leave the park he pulls me over said I was speeding as he was staking me all day then he takes my thca pen that i bought and takes it for himself didnt even charge me or report that he took it then he does a dui test on me I pass because I dont smoke why driving then he gives me a ticket for speeding so my experience was awful i wouldnt recommend it unless u want be stalk by a park ranger using his authority to his advantage or want get ticket also and stolen from
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@KellySue7776A7 · Camped on Oct 31, 2025 at Campsite #8
The port-a-johns are very clean. The sites are a little close to each other. Its a very pretty area. Would camp there again
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@Alexandri55633 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #10
Campsite was clean, bathrooms were clean and stocked with toliet paper, plenty of room for trash in the dumpster
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@EdwinH4209F673 · Camped on Sep 13, 2025 at Campsite #11
5 star experience depending on other campers. Its small. So one rowdy bunch can ruin everyones experience. Water hydrant and large portable toilets. Sets right on the river so fishing is easy, but with the locks removed the river has dropped substantially.
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@KevinG8036592 · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #3
Not many amenities but nice scenery
@RickZ0C581AA68 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #4
Loved the big trees at the campground. Spaces are somewhat close together and only porta potties for bathrooms, but that didnt detract from the experience. We really enjoyed our stay.
@DoreenRAE138C3 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #1
The porter potties were clean. We stayed on site 1 which was nice cause we had one side where no one good set up camp. The sites are very close. There was no view of the river because bushes and trees have grown. But it was nice and quiet and secluded.
Good
@SharonL7105422 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #5
Lovely small campground with beautiful surroundings. The portable toilets were very clean and well maintained. No nearby amenities so be prepared with all your the food/supplies you will need for your night camping. GPS directions were accurate.
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@ZoeM5910306 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #6
We loved our stay at Houchins Ferry Campground! The campsites were pretty close together, but everyone was very respectful and mindful of the noise they were making. The campground is just a short drive to the visitor center, and a short drive to town which has a gas station with firewood and anything else you might need for your stay. We would definitely stay again!
@Stephanie13298 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #5
The campsite was a 20 minute drive from the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center, which we found very reasonable for the price. The campsite was very small, and each campsite was packed right next to each other, but there was potable water and I was quite surprised by how clean the portapottys were. Like it wasn't perfect and probably could have been emptied once, but the stall itself was quite tidy there was no shortage of tp or hand sanitzer.
@Christoph92283 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #6
Basic campground. The bathrooms were clean and stocked, nice for portalets. The potable water was cold, easily accessible, and tasted good. Campsites were well laid out and plenty of space for everyone. Access to the river for fishing was nice. Good to see the ranger come by and chat with us. We enjoyed our camping experience at this site. Could have used a little more space between campsites.
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@ScottC8975217 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #6
Nice spot by the river. A standard Federal camp ground. Be aware that if your vehicle is 'hill climb' challenged that there is a pretty steep hill on the way out. There is also PI that you need to watch out for.
@LiamD8062390 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #6
Beautiful campsite great for bird watching.
@Chrisd8356495 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #10
I had been wanting to stay at Houchins Ferry for a few years and finally made it happen. We stayed at Campsite #10 which was really close to the other campsites but we knew that ahead of booking. We brought our kayaks and put in at Houchins Ferry and took out at Brownsville. It took a couple hours but the water was flowing and we did not have to do a lot of paddling. We also took a tour at Mammouth Cave and enjoyed a campfire each night. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable time!
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@AmyM7630349 · Camped on Jan 17, 2025 at Campsite #8
I loved it at Houchin Ferry. Driving in made you feel like you were leaving everything behind. The area along the river was gorgeous. The picnic tables were good and sturdy. The campsites were a good size. The area was nice and clean. It was the perfect place to stay on our wintery trip to Mammoth Cave. Do take note, this is primitive camping. There was nothing there but our tent site, picnic table, and fire pit. But don't worry, Bucee's clean bathrooms are only 20 minutes away
@AshleyN6640582 · Camped on Nov 24, 2024 at Campsite #8
I enjoyed my experience at the Houchin campground; it was (almost) empty while I was there, so it was quiet, which is precisely what I was looking for.
Excellent
@SkylerRCA3E99E · Camped on Nov 24, 2024 at Campsite #6
Campsite was wonderful, amenities are as described. The only reason for the poor rating of my experience was that another camper in the campground made us feel uncomfortable and we had to leave soon after setting up.
@TylerS9906995 · Camped on Nov 5, 2024 at Campsite #1
Great site! Bathrooms were clean and area was peaceful
@TriciaLF02FAB2 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #1
I've been camping at Houchin Ferry since I was a child and I've always loved it. The location is great, the actual campsites are wonderful, and they stay on the upkeep. My only complaint is the road to get there, it's narrow and winding with sharp inclines and declines. Otherwise I'm definitely a fan, I don't really camp anywhere else.
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@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #5
I stay at Houchin Ferry several times a year. The only complaint I have with this Mammoth Cave campground is that it is the only NPS campground I have visited, and there have been many, that does not have a lights- out policy. As a matter of fact it has a light that actually comes on at dusk and remains on the entire night. It is a holdover from when there was a ferry running there that has been gone approximately fifteen years. This is especially annoying when I go on a new moon night in order to see all the stars.
@KylieKF055FCD5 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #3
Sites 1-4 are terrible. They are positioned so close it's like you are eating dinner with your neighbor. The on-site portable toilet's were not well maintained. I would definitely not recommend staying here.
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