Can you reserve a site at Smith Ridge?

Yes, Smith Ridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Smith Ridge have?

80 sites in total, of which 79 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Smith Ridge?

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

Are pets allowed at Smith Ridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Smith Ridge.

Are campfires allowed at Smith Ridge?

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

Smith Ridge, Kentucky — 79 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

Contact Info

Between 05/08/2026 and 09/13/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff. From 09/14/2026 to 05/13/2027 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 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.

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.

The facts

79 bookable sites
80 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 84 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: A, B

Site types

61 Standard Electric
18 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

80 campsites at Smith Ridge

Check-in 5:00 PM · Check-out 4:30 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	59 ft	6	🐾
02	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	6	🐾
03	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	6	🐾
04	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	77 ft	6	🐾
05	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	6	🐾
06	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	84 ft	6	🐾
07	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	6	🐾
08	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	82 ft	6	🐾
09	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	77 ft	6	🐾
10	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	71 ft	6	🐾
11	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	76 ft	6	🐾
12	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	81 ft	6	🐾
13	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	6	🐾
14	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	81 ft	6	🐾
15	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	68 ft	6	🐾
16	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	6	🐾
17	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	6	🐾
18	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	6	🐾
19	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	6	🐾
20	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	6	🐾
21	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	6	♿ 🐾
22	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	64 ft	6	🐾
23	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	6	🐾
24	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	6	♿ 🐾
25	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	6	🐾
26	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	6	🐾
27	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	6	🐾
28	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
29	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	6	🐾
30	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	6	🐾
31	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	6	🐾
32	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	6	🐾
33	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	64 ft	6	🐾
34	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	6	🐾
35	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	6	🐾
36	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	6	🐾
37	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	6	🐾
38	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	6	🐾
39	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	77 ft	6	🐾
40	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	6	🐾
41	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	6	🐾
42	B	Management	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	6	🐾
43	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	80 ft	6	♿ 🐾
44	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	6	🐾
45	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	6	♿ 🐾
46	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	6	🐾
47	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	6	🐾
48	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	43 ft	6	🐾
49	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	6	🐾
50	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	6	🐾
51	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	73 ft	6	🐾
52	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	6	🐾
53	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	6	🐾
54	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	6	🐾
55	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	6	🐾
56	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	69 ft	6	🐾
57	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	6	🐾
58	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	6	🐾
59	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	6	🐾
60	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	83 ft	6	🐾
61	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	51 ft	6	🐾
62	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	6	🐾
63	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	79 ft	6	🐾
64	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	6	🐾
65	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	68 ft	6	🐾
66	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	6	🐾
67	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	6	🐾
68	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	6	🐾
69	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	6	🐾
70	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	6	🐾
71	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	6	🐾
72	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	74 ft	6	🐾
73	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	71 ft	6	🐾
74	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	6	🐾
75	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	74 ft	6	🐾
76	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	6	🐾
77	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	6	🐾
78	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	6	🐾
79	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	77 ft	6	♿ 🐾
80	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Campbellsville, KY, take Highway 70 east for a mile. Turn right on Highway 372 and continue for 3 miles, then turn right again onto County Park Road. Follow the directional signs to the campground.

37.29583, -85.30000 · 37°17'45.0"N 85°17'60.0"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, 11.4 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 Smith Ridge

Can you reserve a site at Smith Ridge?: Yes, Smith Ridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Smith Ridge have?: 80 sites in total, of which 79 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Smith Ridge?: 84 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Smith Ridge?: Yes, pets are allowed at Smith Ridge.
Does Smith Ridge have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Smith Ridge?: Campfires are allowed at Smith Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Smith Ridge

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Fall Creek Campground 35.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pikes Ridge 1.2 mi · Campground
Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace 28.9 mi · Facility
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery 30.4 mi · Facility
Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum 34.8 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-14.

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