Pikes Ridge

Pikes Ridge offers convenient access to Green River Lake, Kentucky's largest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project with 8,000 surface acres of water. Located near Campbellsville in Taylor County, this facility features a boat ramp, courtesy dock, multiple tie-up docks, and a fishing pier. The campground also provides parking, showerhouse facilities, and a hiking trail, making it a full-service destination for paddlers and boaters.

To reach Pikes Ridge from Campbellsville, take Highway 70 east for 4 miles, turn right on Highway 76 for 4.8 miles, then right onto Pikes Ridge Road and follow directional signs to the campground. Alternatively, take KY 55 south of Campbellsville (4.5 miles) and turn left at the Corps of Engineers office entrance. Green River Lake offers excellent conditions for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and other water sports. The lake has multiple boat ramps around its shoreline, and three full-service marinas nearby (Green River Marina, Emerald Isle Resort & Marina, and Holmes Bend Marina) offer boat rentals if needed. For reservations and additional information, contact the facility at 270-465-6488.

Overview
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes 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...

Overview
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes 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. 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
Pikes Ridge Campground is a shoreline campground, offering 60 campsites, 20 of which have water and electric hookups. Several waterfront campsites are available, providing convenient lake access. A playground, hiking trail and swimming beach offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. A boat ramp, courtesy dock, several docks to tie up boats, a fishing pier, parking area, and showerhouse are also all located within the campground.

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 water and on land.
Nearby Attractions
The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located about 24 miles from Pikes 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.

Contact Info
Between 05/09/2025 and 09/28/2025 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 465-6488 to speak with local staff. From 09/30/2024 to 05/08/2025 this location is unstaffed. Please call (270) 465-4463 for general information.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 fee plus the first nights use fee.

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