Smith Ridge

Smith Ridge offers convenient access to Green River Lake, one of Kentucky's largest recreational lakes with 8,000 surface acres of water. Located approximately 5 miles southeast of Campbellsville off Highway 372, this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility provides a developed boat launch with associated parking and amenities. The ramp serves as one of twelve launch points around the lake, making it a good option for kayakers, canoeists, and power boaters looking to access the expansive flatwater lake.

The campground and surrounding area offer multiple facilities for extended visits or day trips. A playground, hiking trail, fishing pier, and picnic areas are available on-site. The nearby town of Campbellsville is only about 3.5 miles away if you need supplies or services. Three full-service marinas on the lake also provide boat rentals and other recreational options. Check ahead for current launch fees and hours by calling 270-789-2743, as fees typically apply for day-use access.

Overview
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...

Overview
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. 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.
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.

Contact Info
Between 05/09/2025 and 09/14/2025 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff. From 09/09/2024 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 plus the first nights use fee.

Read More Read Less