Satterly Picnic Shelter

Campground · Kentucky · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Green Rv Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
689 ft
Elevation
Satterly Picnic Shelter
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 1 site for day use only
  • Loops: Site 1 Day Use Area

Site types

  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Satterly Picnic Shelter

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
Satterly Picnic ShelterSite 1 Day Use AreaGroup Shelter Electric——Lakefront—— 🐾

Getting there

From Columbia: Head south toward Burkesville St (266 ft). Exit the traffic circle onto Campbellsville St (1.6 mi). Continue onto KY-55 N for about 10 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 1061/Lake Rd (0.4 mi). Turn right towards Site 1 boat ramp (0.4 mi). Destination will be on the left.

From Campbellsville, KY: Head southwest on E Broadway St toward Lebanon Ave (0.6 mi). E Broadway St turns slightly right and becomes US-68 W/Greensburg Rd (0.5 mi). Turn left onto KY-55 S (8.3 mi). Turn left onto Hwy 1061/Lake Rd (0.4 mi). Turn right towards Site 1 boat ramp (0.4 mi). Destination will be on the left.

37.23258, -85.33841 · 37°13'57.3"N 85°20'18.3"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F454959707885888882715948
Low °F262834435463676557443429
Precip in3.94.24.84.85.04.74.93.24.03.73.74.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Standard Shelter Rental: $50.00

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Satterly Picnic Shelter

Can you reserve a site at Satterly Picnic Shelter?
Yes, Satterly Picnic Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Satterly Picnic Shelter have?
1 site.
Are pets allowed at Satterly Picnic Shelter?
Yes, pets are allowed at Satterly Picnic Shelter.
Does Satterly Picnic Shelter have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Satterly Picnic Shelter?
Campfires are allowed at Satterly Picnic Shelter. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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