Green River Lake features over 8,200 acres of water with 150 miles of wooded shoreline in central Kentucky. The lake reaches depths of 135 feet with summer water temperatures averaging around 80°F. Camping areas near Campbellsville tend to have varying terrain from flat, open sites to more wooded areas with moderate elevation changes that can affect RV access during wet conditions.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Green River Lake offers excellent bass, crappie, and catfish fishing with multiple access points. At Holmes Bend, "The best are the hiking trails. It's a short drive or walk thru the woods to trail head. Fishers bend has over 5 miles of trails," notes Kenny P.
Hiking trails: While many campgrounds focus on water activities, several offer land-based recreation. One camper at Smith Ridge mentions, "I gave Smith Ridge 5 stars because it offers a lot of great fishing spots and beautiful views. There isn't but maybe one trail there, and it's unmarked."
Beach access: Several campgrounds provide swimming areas with designated beaches. "There is a little lagoon perfect to launch your yaks from," reports Casey C. about Dog Creek Campground, which also features "a nice sand bank to pull your boat up to" according to Laura O.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many rv sites near Campbellsville, Kentucky offer generous spacing. A camper at Smith Ridge reports, "I am currently here and I gotta say I am impressed. The bathrooms are clean, I am not close to my neighboring campers, the parking spots are huge, and it's a great area to walk around."
Secluded sections: Some campgrounds offer more private areas away from the main camping zones. Kenny P. notes about Smith Ridge, "We stayed in the new section just pass the entrance on the right! It's a one way loop thru the woods that brings you back out on main campground road. The campground sets on a point with woods all the way around."
Firewood provisions: Several campgrounds provide firewood for campers. Estus H. mentions at Smith Ridge, "Each of the sites came with a stack of firewood already in place when you got there."
What you should know
Bathhouse conditions: Bathroom facilities vary widely across campgrounds. At Wilson Creek Recreation Area, "There is an outhouse to use the bathroom" according to Jessica C., while Jeremy K. notes about Smith Ridge, "The new bathhouse was nice. The old bathhouse needs some updating. They were both clean."
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires careful navigation. At Wax Campground, Jennifer reports, "The road in/out is very narrow, very tight and not easily navigated with a 40' 5th wheel. Also, be very careful about sites, many are extremely undeveloped."
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the area have limited operating seasons. Holmes Bend operates from "April 18 to October 26" while Wax Campground runs from "early May to late September," making advance planning essential for off-season visits.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. At CampFire Ridge RV Park, Brenda S. describes it as "Family oriented, pet friendly, peaceful with playground for the kids and lots of nature to explore."
Swimming areas: Designated swimming spots provide safe recreation for children. Laura O. calls Moutardier Campground "Great for tents or trailers and everything in between. 3 playgrounds with safe clean equipment."
Halloween events: Some campgrounds host special seasonal activities. Laura O. mentions that Moutardier has "Family friendly Halloween fun. Has a decorating contest with trick or treat in the campground. Safe and clean with lots of restrooms and lake front sites."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds have uneven sites requiring preparation. At Holmes Bend, Beth H. mentions, "Paved roadways great for biking and walking. Some spaces and turns would be tight for larger rigs."
Electrical reliability: Power issues occur at some campgrounds. Lindsey M. reports about Smith Ridge, "Location was excellent, close to the water. They have a known power issue, 30amp service went out several times at the pole. Their solution was to use less appliances."
Water access for larger rigs: RV campers seeking motorhome camping near Campbellsville should check site specifics before booking. Kenny P. notes Pike Ridge has "Waters edge camping! The best campground on GRL!!! Only flaw.... no showers!"
