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Satterly Picnic Shelter

Green River Lake

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Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 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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Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area of Green River Lake. The shelter is located .7 miles off of KY-55 and is 1 mile from the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. Amenities at the shelter include electricity hookup, water hookup, lights, 8 picnic tables, grills, parking, access to a restroom and lakefront views. The shelter restroom is only open seasonally (closed over the winter months). There is no playground at this shelter location. 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 .7 miles from the shelter. Lake access, a fishing pier as well as a 4 lane boat ramp are also located within just a few hundred feet of the shelter. Several trailheads are located nearby and the Green River Lake State Park is a short 4 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.

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Common questions

How do I book Satterly 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?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.