Can you reserve a site at Pikes Ridge?

No. Pikes Ridge is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

What is the maximum RV length at Pikes Ridge?

97 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Pikes Ridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pikes Ridge.

Are campfires allowed at Pikes Ridge?

Campfires are allowed at Pikes Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Pikes Ridge, Kentucky — 60 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

60 bookable sites
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 97 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: A, B, C, D

Site types

40 Standard Nonelectric
20 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Recreation.gov's own page

60 campsites at Pikes Ridge

Check-in 5:00 PM · Check-out 4:30 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
01	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	66 ft	6	🐾
02	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	62 ft	6	🐾
03	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	57 ft	6	🐾
04	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	56 ft	6	🐾
05	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	67 ft	6	🐾
06	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	49 ft	6	🐾
07	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	84 ft	6	🐾
08	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	66 ft	6	🐾
09	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	78 ft	6	🐾
10	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	75 ft	6	🐾
11	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	73 ft	6	🐾
12	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	73 ft	6	🐾
13	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	82 ft	6	🐾
14	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	91 ft	6	🐾
15	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	83 ft	6	🐾
16	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	70 ft	6	🐾
17	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	74 ft	6	🐾
18	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	6	🐾
19	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	6	🐾
20	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	62 ft	6	🐾
21	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	52 ft	6	🐾
22	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	75 ft	6	🐾
23	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	70 ft	6	🐾
24	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	78 ft	6	🐾
25	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	73 ft	6	🐾
26	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	6	🐾
27	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	95 ft	6	🐾
28	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	95 ft	6	♿ 🐾
29	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	97 ft	6	♿ 🐾
30	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	62 ft	6	🐾
31	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	76 ft	6	🐾
32	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	83 ft	6	🐾
33	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	84 ft	6	🐾
34	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	53 ft	6	🐾
35	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	76 ft	6	🐾
36	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	72 ft	6	🐾
37	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	87 ft	6	🐾
38	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	78 ft	6	🐾
39	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	91 ft	6	🐾
40	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	89 ft	6	🐾
41	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	83 ft	6	🐾
42	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	73 ft	6	🐾
43	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	56 ft	6	🐾
44	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	65 ft	6	🐾
45	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
46	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	59 ft	6	🐾
47	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	54 ft	6	🐾
48	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	62 ft	6	🐾
49	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	6	🐾
50	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	71 ft	6	🐾
51	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	70 ft	6	🐾
52	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	6	♿ 🐾
53	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	71 ft	6	🐾
54	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	6	🐾
55	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	6	🐾
56	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
57	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
58	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
59	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
60	D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾

Getting there

From Campbellsville, KY, take Highway 70 east for 4 miles. Turn right on Highway 76 and continue for 4.8 miles, then turn right again onto Pikes Ridge Road. Follow the directional signs to the campground.

37.28056, -85.29167 · 37°16'50.0"N 85°17'30.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	49	59	70	78	85	88	88	82	71	59	48
Low °F	26	28	34	43	54	63	67	65	57	44	34	29
Precip in	3.9	4.2	4.8	4.8	5.0	4.7	4.9	3.2	4.0	3.7	3.7	4.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Pikes Ridge

Can you reserve a site at Pikes Ridge?: No. Pikes Ridge is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How many campsites does Pikes Ridge have?: 60 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Pikes Ridge?: 97 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Pikes Ridge?: Yes, pets are allowed at Pikes Ridge.
Does Pikes Ridge have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Pikes Ridge?: Campfires are allowed at Pikes Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Pikes Ridge

Smith Ridge 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Visitor Center Picnic Shelter 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tailwater Picnic Shelter 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Oak Picnic Shelter 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Satterly Picnic Shelter 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Holmes Bend 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kendall Campground 29.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cumberland Point Campground 33 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fall Creek Campground 34.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery 29.3 mi · Facility
Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace 29.9 mi · Facility
Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum 33.9 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

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