Mammoth Cave National Park3
Campsite #3 at Houchin Ferry Campground, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
$20
Campsite #3
| Walk-In | 8 people |
| 30 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | weak |
3/12
3/17
Campsite #3 Features: Walk-In access, Back-in parking, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (11)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 45% |
| 4 star | | 18% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 18% |
| 1 star | | 18% |
@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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@KevinG8036592 · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #3
Not many amenities but nice scenery
@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.
@BruceB5637806 · Camped on Oct 14, 2023 at Campsite #3
After arriving at the campground we were very disappointed with how close together the camp sites were to each other. We didn't use the camp site that we had reserved, but instead found a hotel to stay at.
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@EmilyP4531880 · Camped on Feb 10, 2023 at Campsite #3
Lovely campground, each site with a cement picnic table and fire pit. Beautiful views of the river, too. The only downside is that there is no accessible hiking or trails from this campsite and it's about a 20 minute drive to the main area of Mammoth Cave. We stayed in mid-February and had nice, crisp weather.
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@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Feb 14, 2022 at Campsite #3
Awesome place!
@Catherine23373 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #3
I love this campsite since it is small and simple. And also it is only 10 minutes away from town which it make me feel more safer. I know there is portable toilets which is fine with me but watch out for spiders and other bugs in there. And also I am surprised of how close the campsite are to each other. But it wasn't too bad. I would definitely come back here again in the future with my family. It is nice and quiet. Love it.
@ashelynd8D87BB · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #3
it is very clean, quiet, beautiful. the only thing we didnt like was how close the sires were to each other. overall great experience!
@JordanD9748476 · Camped on Apr 3, 2021 at Campsite #3
I showed up and there were people in my site. After working with other campers, it became obvious that there were multiple groups of locals squatting in sites. Not wanting to escalate anything (as there is little cell signal) myself and other legitimate campers just set up wherever we could find a spot. Quiet hours were not followed by the rowdy locals. More ranger presence would be nice. The sites themselves and the location is nice.
@DanielC2F15D9D · Camped on Sep 19, 2020 at Campsite #3
The campground itself was exactly what we wanted. Small, quiet, and quaint. The outdoor toilets were very clean and well maintained. The only downside was the access to the river. From the campsites there is only one access point at the little boat ramp at the entrance of the grounds. A little maintenance (weedeating or trail cutting) would be really nice to give better access to all the campsites
@AprilEAE64FAB8 · Camped on Jun 12, 2020 at Campsite #3
The areas a pretty close to the people on your left and right, but other than that the area is very relaxing and in a nice quiet spot. The river sits right behind the campsite and there is trees for shade. I would definitely go here again.
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