Campbellsville, KY

Smith Ridge

Availability

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

Green River Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Green River Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.43°JJanuary: average water temperature 43°F43°FFebruary: average water temperature 43°F47°MMarch: average water temperature 47°F54°AApril: average water temperature 54°F60°MMay: average water temperature 60°F68°JJune: average water temperature 68°F74°JJuly: average water temperature 74°F76°AAugust: average water temperature 76°F73°SSeptember: average water temperature 73°F66°OOctober: average water temperature 66°F58°NNovember: average water temperature 58°F49°DDecember: average water temperature 49°F

Water: GREEN RIVER NEAR CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY (USGS 03306000)

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