Smith Ridge
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 · 37.29583, -85.30000 · Map |
| Sites | 79 public sites counted from the federal listing — 61 standard electric; 18 standard nonelectric |
| 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 62 of 79 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 66 of 79 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 79 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 79 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 | Longest reported site fits 99 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 79 sites · 30 ft: 79 sites · 35 ft: 79 sites · 40 ft: 79 sites |
| 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 5:00 PM · Out 4:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 80 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 5 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 270-789-2743 |
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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 2026-06-14.
From the official listing
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 Smith Ridge Campground offers 80 campsites, 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Amenities such as flush toilets, showers, fire rings, and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience. A playground and hiking trail offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. The Corps also manages a boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic sites and parking areas nearby. A marina managed swimming beach, picnic areas, 9-hole frisbee golf course, additional restroom facilities, as well as marina owned condos are all located within 1 mile of the campground.
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 05/08/2026 and 09/13/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff. From 09/14/2026 to 05/13/2027 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Smith Ridge
Campbellsville · Kentucky · Green River Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Campbellsville · Kentucky · Green River Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 62 |
| Max RV | Up to 99 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 79 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233633 · 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.