Smith Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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Smith Ridge Campground offers 80 campsites, 62 of which have electric hookups only and 30 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. A boat ramp, fishing pier, parking areas, picnic areas, swimming beach, 9-hole frisbee golf course, additional restroom facilites, marina, and marina owned condos are all located within 1 mile of the 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 encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors.
Nearby Attractions
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 plus the first nights use fee.
Contact Information
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35 County Park Road CAMPBELLSVILLE KY 42718
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 270-789-2743
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 47, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 75, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 71, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 72, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 78, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 69, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 80, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 77, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 79, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 73, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 76, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 74, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
