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Houchin Ferry Campground, Brownsville, KY, 42210
Lat:37.2016901003
Lng:-86.2377215004
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 24, 2026
Campground
Houchin Ferry Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Houchin Ferry Campground, Brownsville, KY, 42210
National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 24, 2026
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.
Open Year-Round
Toilets
Potable Water
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.
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.
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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