Maple Springs Group Campground

Located 6 miles from the Visitor Center and 3 miles north of the Green River Ferry, this campground has 7 sites with a 24-person capacity per site. The campground has picnic tables, fire grates, chemical toilets, garbage dumpsters, and fresh water. Four of the Maple Springs sites have hitching posts and trailer parking for horses. Campsites cost $25 per night per site. Make campsite reservations by calling 1-502-758-2251 or 1-800-365-CAMP weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pay for your campsite (cash only) at the Maple Springs registration/pipesafe located next to the campground bulletin board. If you arrive without a reservation, check in first at the Headquarters Campground to find out if a campsite at Maple Springs is available. Maple Springs Campground check-in time is 12 noon and check-out time is 11 a.m. Note: The most direct route from the Visitor Center to the Group Campground requires crossing the Green River Ferry. The ferry has a load limit of 8 tons, but some vehicles (e.g. school buses) cannot be ferried due to length or low ground clearance. The ferry is open from 6 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. daily, except when repairs or hazardous river conditions prevent operation. An alternate route to the campground via state and country roads is 35 miles from the Visitor Center.
Note: Maple Springs Campground is closed Spring- Summer 2003 due to road construction

Headquarters Campground

Located a quarter-mile from the park Visitor Center, this campground includes 111 sites. Each site features a paved parking area, a picnic table, and a fire grate. The campground has restrooms, fresh water, a dump station and garbage dumpsters. There are no hookups for electricity or sewer. The camping fee is $16 per night per site and half price for visitors with Golden Age/Golden Access passports. Campsite reservations can be made up to five months in advance by contacting the National Park Service's campground reservation service at 1-800-967-2283 or visiting their web site. A maximum of 8 people is permitted at each site, and campers can stay a maximum of 14 days. Showers operated by the park concessioner are open weekends in the spring and daily in the summer and fall. Showers are located behind the Service Center adjacent to the campground.

Houchins Ferry

Located 15 miles from the park Visitor Center on the south bank of the Green River, this campground includes 12 sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire grate. The campground has two chemical toilets, fresh water, and an adjacent picnic shelter. This campground is not suitable for large trailers or RVs. The camping fee is $12 per night per site and half price for visitors with Golden Age/Golden Access passports. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ferry operates from 9:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. daily except when repairs or hazardous river conditions prevent operation.

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