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Access Site KY

American Legion Ramp

Green River

Source: kentucky_department_of_fish_and_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Greensburg, KY
County: Green County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.24406000, -85.47951600
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About This Access Site
The American Legion boat ramp in Greensburg provides convenient access to the Green River below Highway 417. Located on the left side of the American Legion Park entrance near the KY 417 bridge, the ramp features a graded gravel and mud bank launch with ample unpaved parking available. This is a no-fee access point positioned roughly halfway between Russell Ford and the Greensburg City Ramp downstream.

This location works well for paddlers and boaters looking to explore the Green River corridor. The ramp is situated along a scenic stretch of river surrounded by forested banks typical of Kentucky's Highland Rim region. Nearby, the Green River Paddle Trail facility on West Columbia Avenue in Greensburg offers additional services and takeout options. Those planning longer paddling trips should note that Highway 417 (which becomes Columbia Avenue) provides easy navigation to and from the ramp, making it a straightforward access point for day trips or multi-day adventures on the river.
Federal Facility Information
270-465-4463 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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,...

Overview
Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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
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.

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (270) 465-4463.
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.
Charges & Cancellations
Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.

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