Smith Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 61 |
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
79 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A | Electric | Back-in | 59 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 02 | A | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 03 | A | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 04 | A | Electric | Back-in | 77 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 05 | A | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 06 | A | Electric | Back-in | 84 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 07 | A | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 08 | A | Electric | Back-in | 82 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 09 | A | Electric | Back-in | 77 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 4 | Yes | |
| 10 | A | Electric | Back-in | 71 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 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 | 84 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 21, 24, 43, 45 and 1 more are listed accessible |
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.
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 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.
| Nearest town | Campbellsville, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.2958° N, 85.3000° 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 plus the first nights use fee.
Supplies & services
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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.
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 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Smith Ridge?
Sites at Smith Ridge are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Smith Ridge?
Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:30 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Smith Ridge have?
80 sites, including 61 standard sites with power and 18 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Smith 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 Smith Ridge have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Smith Ridge?
Amenities such as flush toilets, showers, fire rings, and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Smith Ridge?
Yes, pets are allowed at Smith Ridge. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Smith Ridge?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Smith Ridge?
Sites 21, 24, 43, and 45 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 5 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith Ridge?
Campbellsville, Kentucky. 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.
Source: Getting there