Pikes Ridge

Green River Lake

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.

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Pikes Ridge Campground is a shoreline campground, offering 60 campsites, 20 of which have water and electric hookups. Several waterfront campsites are available, providing convenient lake access. A playground, hiking trail and swimming beach offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. A boat ramp, courtesy dock, several docks to tie up boats, a fishing pier, parking area, and vault toilets are also all located within the campground.

NOTE: There are no flush toilets or showerhouses located in this campground. 

Need to Know

• Campers must register at the campground entrance station as soon as possible after arrival.
• Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. Reservations can be made with the Park Attendants, by calling 1-877-444-6777, or on www.recreation.gov.
• Fees will be collected for day-use and visitors of campers.
• Pets shall be kept on a leash not over 6 feet long or under physical control at all times. Pets shall not be left unattended. Pet owners are expected to clean up and properly dispose of their pet’s waste.
• Off-road vehicles not permitted.
• Check out time is 4:30 local time. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. local time.
• All vehicles and boat trailers must be parked within the limits of the campsite (within defined border or on gravel driveway) or in a designated parking area. No parking on the grass.
• The use of golf carts is permitted only by campers who have signed the Green River Lake Golf Cart Use policy.
• The possession or use of fireworks is prohibited.
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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 water and on land.

Nearby Attractions

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located about 24 miles from Pikes 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.

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.

Changes & 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 fee plus the first nights use fee.

Contact Information

Mailing

544 Lake Rd Campbellsville KY 42718-9393

Physical

4725 Pikes Ridge Rd Columbia KY 42728

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 270-465-6488

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Campbellsville, KY, take Highway 70 east for 4 miles. Turn right on Highway 76 and continue for 4.8 miles, then turn right again onto Pikes Ridge Road. Follow the directional signs to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 04, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 21, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 48, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 59, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 05, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 27, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 51, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 60, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 55, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 36, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 46, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 26, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 49, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 34, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 02, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 47, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 01, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 06, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 23, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 45, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 32, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 52, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 44, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 53, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 28, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 08, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 25, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 35, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 58, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 57, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 56, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 54, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 07, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
• Site 29, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 42, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 50, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric

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