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Big Oak Picnic Shelter

Green River Lake

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area. Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area of Green River Lake. 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.

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1 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area of Green River Lake. The shelter is located .5 miles off of KY-55 and is .5 miles from the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. Site 1 boat ramp is also located .5 miles from the shelter off of Lake Rd. Amenities at the shelter include electricity hookup, 9 picnic tables, grills, additional picnic area, parking and access to a playground and restroom. The shelter restroom is only open seasonally (closed over the winter months). 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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short .5 miles from the shelter. Lake access as well as a boat ramp are also located just .5 miles from the shelter at the Site 1 boat ramp area. Several trailheads are located nearby and the Green River Lake State Park is a short 3.5 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.

Important notices

Weddings, fishing tournaments and other special events require a Special Activity Permit to be submitted 30 days before your event. Please call the US Army Corps of Engineers office at (270) 465-4463 for additional information or to complete the Special Activity Permit.
If the event will have more than 50 participants or if special equipment will be brought in (large grills, dj equipment, jump houses, etc..) a Special Event Permit may be required in addition to the shelter rental fee. Please call the US Army Corps of Engineers office at (270) 465-4463 for additional information or to complete the Special Activity Permit.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
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.

More at Green River Lake

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Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Satterly Picnic Shelter

Green River Lake

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Tailwater Picnic Shelter

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0.5 mi

Visitor Center Picnic Shelter

Green River Lake

0.6 mi

Pikes Ridge

Green River Lake

4 mi

Holmes Bend

Green River Lake

4.3 mi

Smith Ridge

Green River Lake

4.6 mi

Common questions

Is Big Oak Picnic Shelter available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 13 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Oct 28. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Big Oak Picnic Shelter?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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