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COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge

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Volunteers help operate and manage Smith Ridge Campground. There will be limited tollhouse hours and limited services offered at the campground tollhouse. This campground is also now 100% reservable, we have no walk-in sites. All incoming campers must have a reservation before setting up on a campsite.

Volunteers help operate and manage Smith Ridge Campground. There will be limited tollhouse hours and limited services offered at the campground tollhouse. This campground is also now 100% reservable, we have no walk-in sites. All incoming campers must have a reservation before setting up on a campsite.

About

US Army Corps of Engineers

Green River Lake

Overview

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.

Recreation

With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake. Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake. Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance. Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region.

Facilities

With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake. Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake. Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance. Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region.

Natural Features

Green River Lake encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors.

contact_info

Between 05/12/2023 and 09/10/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff. From 12/15/2022 to 05/11/2023 this location is unstaffed. Please call (270) 465-4463 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short 13.5 miles from Smith Ridge near the Green River Lake Dam .__ Several historical attractions and National Parks are located within an hour of Green River Lake, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Mammoth Cave National Park.

Charges & Cancellations

Customers who change their dates outside the original reservation date (i.e., different week or month) will incur a $10 change fee. No-Shows are charged a $20.00 plus the first nights use fee.

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Location

COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge is located in Kentucky

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Campbellsville, KY, take Highway 70 east for a mile. Turn right on Highway 372 and continue for 3 miles, then turn right again onto County Park Road. Follow the directional signs to the campground.

Address

35 County Park Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718

Coordinates

37.2958333 N
85.3 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Poor
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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7 Reviews

C
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2024

Nothing ever fixed

This campground is clean and the campsites are decent. However, our campsite had two stumps there were hard to work around when backing up the camper in the dark. If you need to use the showers or bathroom, they never fix anything. One bathroom hasn’t had electric in two years and another women’s bathroom only has hot water in one shower and the hand dryers don’t work.

SiteA23
Month of VisitAugust
Lindsey M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 27, 2024

Great location and power supply issues

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. There are other campgrounds on the lake that I would choose instead of this one for that reason. The site itself was fine, and if not for the power issues we would come back.

Site6
Month of VisitJune
Candy H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2021

Great Park

I give it 4 not 5 because no cell signal so it’s rustic camping which is good for some but not so much when alone. Sites 1-30 are wooded and semi private. 31-80 are set more in a park complete with playground and street lights near the bath house.

Site45
Month of VisitJuly
Estus H.
Reviewed May. 15, 2021

Loved it!

Loved it! I've been to a couple of CoE campgrounds before but this is now my favorite one. I had Site 31 right beside the Woodland Trail entrance but you're pretty close to the lake (the boat ramp is about a 1/2 mile as the crow flies) and you're close to town (about 3 1/2 miles roughly) if you need to resupply. Each of the sites came with a stack of firewood already in place when you got there.

Site31
Month of VisitJune
Kenny P.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

Nice and secluded

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. There is plenty of shade with hiking path and a playground for kids. Only down fall is if you want to swim you’ll have to drive about a mile to the swimming area.

Jessica C.
Reviewed Mar. 16, 2017

Beautiful

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. It could use some updating. There are cabins available to rent, a beach, and boat ramp available to those that wish to fish. There is also houseboats available at Smith Ridge as well.

Dan N.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

Green River Lake

Name works, it’s very green, there’s a river and a lake. Just stopped here passing through, was very well cared for. Lots of clean facilities and stuff to do, mostly water-related (who knew KY has beaches?). Some easy trails on site. Open campsite, big shade trees though.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge?

Camping at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge can cost between $32.00 and $36.00 depending on the site.

Does COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge?

COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge allows vehicles up to 84 feet.

Are fires allowed at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is good.

How hard is it to get a campsite at COE Green River Lake Smith Ridge?

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