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Houchin Ferry Campground, Brownsville, KY, 42210
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Open Year-Round
Amenities
Toilets
Potable Water
Directions
Follow I-65 to Ky-70W to Brownsville, Kentucky. At the intersection of Houchins Ferry Road on your right, turn right onto Houchins Ferry Road. Houchins Ferry Road ends at Green River. Houchin Ferry Campground is at the end of the road.
Rates & Fees
Houchin Ferry Campground - Primitive Site - Regular
Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year.
Houchin Ferry Campground - Primitive Site - Access Card
Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Each site is accessible by vehicle. Maximum number of campers is 8, maximum stay is 14 days in a calendar year.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Keep fires within provided fire rings. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Observe posted fire condition warnings and regulations.Regulations Overview
• 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.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The sites in this campground are on unimproved ground, with gravel-paved approaches.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
RVs are not permitted at this campground.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Houchin Ferry Campground's campsites are primitive. There are no ADA accessible campsites in this campground.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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