Pikes Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 40 |
| Standard with electric | 20 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 97 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
60 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A | Electric | Back-in | 66 | Gravel | None | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 02 | A | Electric | Back-in | 62 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 03 | A | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 04 | A | Electric | Back-in | 56 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 05 | A | Electric | Back-in | 67 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 06 | A | Electric | Back-in | 49 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 07 | A | Electric | Back-in | 84 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 08 | A | Electric | Back-in | 66 | Gravel | None | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 09 | A | Electric | Back-in | 78 | Gravel | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 10 | A | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 6 / 4 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:30 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 97 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 28, 29, 52 are listed accessible |
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 shower house are also all located within the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Columbia, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.2806° N, 85.2917° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and 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.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Wake Cumberland Watersports SeaDek/Canvas & Upholstery ↗ | 40.5 mi |
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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.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pikes Ridge?
No. Pikes Ridge is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
What time is check-in at Pikes Ridge?
Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:30 PM.
How many sites does Pikes Ridge have?
60 sites, including 40 standard sites without power and 20 standard sites with power.
Source: Site mix
Will my RV fit at Pikes Ridge?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Pikes Ridge have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Amenities & rules
Are there showers or a dump station at Pikes Ridge?
A boat ramp, courtesy dock, several docks to tie up boats, a fishing pier, parking area, and shower house are also all located within the campground.
Source: Amenities & rules
Are pets allowed at Pikes Ridge?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pikes Ridge. Leash rules apply.
Can I have a campfire at Pikes Ridge?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Are there accessible sites at Pikes Ridge?
Sites 28, 29, and 52 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Is there cell service at Pikes Ridge?
FCC coverage maps show T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Pikes Ridge?
With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pikes Ridge?
Columbia, Kentucky. 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.
Source: Getting there