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Satterly Picnic Shelter
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Campbellsville · Kentucky · Green River Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Green River Lake |
| Location | Campbellsville · Kentucky · Green River Lake · 37.23258, -85.33841 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Standard Shelter Rental: $50.00 |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampDrinking waterLake accessWater spigots |
| Phone | 270-465-4463 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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 Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area of Green River Lake. The shelter is located .7 miles off of KY-55 and is 1 mile from the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. Amenities at the shelter include electricity hookup, water hookup, lights, 8 picnic tables, grills, parking, access to a restroom and lakefront views. The shelter restroom is only open seasonally (closed over the winter months). There is no playground at this shelter location.
If the shelter has been reserved for the day, a "Reserved Today" sign will be placed on the shelter's sign to indicate that it not avaible for walk-ups.
If the shelter has not been reserved for a particular day, it may be used free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Natural Features Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors on the water and on land.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (270) 465-4463. Nearby Attractions The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short .7 miles from the shelter. Lake access, a fishing pier as well as a 4 lane boat ramp are also located within just a few hundred feet of the shelter. Several trailheads are located nearby and the Green River Lake State Park is a short 4 mile drive away.
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 may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.
Directions, from the listing
From Columbia: Head south toward Burkesville St (266 ft). Exit the traffic circle onto Campbellsville St (1.6 mi). Continue onto KY-55 N for about 10 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 1061/Lake Rd (0.4 mi). Turn right towards Site 1 boat ramp (0.4 mi). Destination will be on the left.
From Campbellsville, KY: Head southwest on E Broadway St toward Lebanon Ave (0.6 mi). E Broadway St turns slightly right and becomes US-68 W/Greensburg Rd (0.5 mi). Turn left onto KY-55 S (8.3 mi). Turn left onto Hwy 1061/Lake Rd (0.4 mi). Turn right towards Site 1 boat ramp (0.4 mi). Destination will be on the left.
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Trip Card — Satterly Picnic Shelter
Campbellsville · Kentucky · Green River Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Campbellsville · Kentucky · Green River Lake |
| Fees | Standard Shelter Rental: $50.00 |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10228741 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.