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Smith Ridge

Green River Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

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Thu, Jul 30

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Fri, Jul 31

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Sat, Aug 1

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Sun, Aug 2

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Mon, Aug 3

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Tue, Aug 4

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Sun, Aug 9

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Smith Ridge Campground offers 80 campsites, 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Green River Lake encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

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

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.

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 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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

80 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 33

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

64 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 62

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

63 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 05

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

54 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 04

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

77 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 70

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

67 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 79

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

77 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 72

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

74 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 57

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

58 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 48

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

43 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 37

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

67 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 80

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

65 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 44

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

63 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 63

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

79 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 35

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

62 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 39

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

77 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 01

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

59 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 28

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 14

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

81 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 54

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

62 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 51

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

73 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 65

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

68 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 53

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

57 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 58

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 09

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

77 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Campground now ran by volunteers. There will be limited tollhouse hours and services offered. 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 by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on www.recreation.gov.
Off-road vehicles not permitted.
CAMPING REGULATIONS 1. Camping is permitted at designated camping areas with not more than six (6) people or the members of one family unit at any one site. A family unit is considered to be parent(s) and unmarried children living in the same household. All vehicles must be registered at the tollhouse. Vehicles and personal property are to be placed only on the site(s) rented by you, not on adjoining sites. All vehicles/boat trailers must be within the limits of your campsite or in a designated parking area. 2. Campers must have a reservation before setting up on any campsite. To prevent overloading electrical circuits, only one (1) camper unit may be plugged into the campsite electric pedestal. Unoccupied or unrented campsites may not be utilized for electric service. 3. Campers will display the user permit on the site identification post and return it to the tollhouse when departing. Checkout time is 4:30 p.m. on the day the permit expires. 4. All visitors will check in at the tollhouse and will be charged a visitor’s fee. Visitors must leave by 9:30 p.m. No more than six (6) visitors per campsite at one time are permitted. 5. Gear, equipment, trash, and debris shall be completely removed from the area upon departure. 6. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. The operation or use of any noise-producing devices that unreasonably annoy others at any time is prohibited. The use of properly muffled generators is permitted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Individuals who are boisterous, rowdy, disorderly, or otherwise disturb the peace at any time may be requested to leave the campground and forfeit all camping fees paid. 7. Vehicles/boat trailers must be parked within the limits of the campsite (within defined border or on gravel driveway) or in a designated parking area. 8. Fires may be built only in fireplaces or grills. A responsible person must attend to all fires. Hang lanterns on metal holders provided at campsites. No burning of treated lumber or wood containing metal is allowed. 9. Any loaded projectile fire device, ammunition, and explosives of any kind are prohibited in the area except when in the possession of a Government employee or law enforcement officer on official duty. The possession or use of fireworks is prohibited. 10. 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. 11. The destruction, injury, defacement, removal, or alternation of Government property, vegetation, rocks, or minerals is prohibited. 12. Motor vehicles, including mopeds, must comply with state licensing laws and may only be operated on designated roadways by a licensed operator in accordance with state law. Campground speed limits and all traffic signs and directional arrows must be followed. 13. Scooters and other battery-operated recreational riding devices may be used on campground roadways similar to bicycles, provided they are operated in a safe and courteous manner. Children may not operate low profile recreational riding vehicles on roadways UNLESS accompanied by an adult. Reckless operation or repeated unsafe behavior is prohibited and may result in loss of riding privileges within the campground. The use of golf carts is permitted only by campers who have signed the Green River Lake Golf Cart Use policy. 14. Recreational riding devices or similar equipment are not allowed on the sidewalks or steps around showerhouse facilities or other walkways and may not be operated after dark. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

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Common questions

Is Smith Ridge available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Smith Ridge?

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.