Smith Ridge
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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. Keep reading
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.
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| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 01 | standard electric | 59 ft | 50 | |
| A | 02 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 03 | standard electric | 57 ft | 50 | |
| A | 04 | standard electric | 77 ft | 50 | |
| A | 05 | standard electric | 54 ft | 50 | |
| A | 06 | standard electric | 84 ft | 50 | |
| A | 07 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 08 | standard electric | 82 ft | 50 | |
| A | 09 | standard electric | 77 ft | 50 | |
| A | 10 | standard electric | 71 ft | 50 | |
| A | 11 | standard electric | 76 ft | 50 | |
| A | 12 | standard electric | 81 ft | 50 | |
| A | 13 | standard electric | 69 ft | 50 | |
| A | 14 | standard electric | 81 ft | 50 | |
| A | 15 | standard electric | 68 ft | 50 | |
| A | 16 | standard electric | 66 ft | 50 | |
| A | 17 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| A | 18 | standard electric | 69 ft | 50 | |
| A | 19 | standard electric | 57 ft | 50 | |
| A | 20 | standard electric | 55 ft | 50 | |
| A | 21 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | yes |
| A | 22 | standard electric | 64 ft | 50 | |
| A | 23 | standard electric | 56 ft | 50 | |
| A | 24 | standard electric | 54 ft | 50 | yes |
| A | 25 | standard electric | 66 ft | 50 | |
| A | 26 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| A | 27 | standard electric | 72 ft | 50 | |
| A | 28 | standard electric | 20 ft | 50 | |
| A | 29 | standard electric | 66 ft | 50 | |
| A | 30 | standard electric | 61 ft | 50 | |
| B | 31 | standard nonelectric | 66 ft | — | |
| B | 32 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| B | 33 | standard nonelectric | 64 ft | — | |
| B | 34 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| B | 35 | standard nonelectric | 62 ft | — | |
| B | 36 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | |
| B | 37 | standard electric | 67 ft | 50 | |
| B | 38 | standard electric | 55 ft | 50 | |
| B | 39 | standard electric | 77 ft | 50 | |
| B | 40 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| B | 41 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | |
| B | 42 | management | 67 ft | 50 | |
| B | 43 | standard electric | 80 ft | 50 | yes |
| B | 44 | standard electric | 63 ft | 50 | |
| B | 45 | standard electric | 61 ft | 50 | yes |
| B | 46 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| B | 47 | standard electric | 62 ft | 50 | |
| B | 48 | standard electric | 43 ft | 50 | |
| B | 49 | standard electric | 69 ft | 50 | |
| B | 50 | standard electric | 69 ft | 50 | |
| B | 51 | standard electric | 73 ft | 50 | |
| B | 52 | standard electric | 54 ft | 50 | |
| B | 53 | standard electric | 57 ft | 50 | |
| B | 54 | standard electric | 62 ft | 50 | |
| B | 55 | standard electric | 66 ft | 50 | |
| B | 56 | standard electric | 69 ft | 50 | |
| B | 57 | standard electric | 58 ft | 50 | |
| B | 58 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| B | 59 | standard electric | 54 ft | 50 | |
| B | 60 | standard nonelectric | 83 ft | — |
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Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in KY-01. This member’s public-lands record →