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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

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](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/usace/greenriver/tour.html) 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. A boat ramp, fishing pier, parking areas, picnic areas, swimming beach, 9-hole frisbee golf course, additional restroom facilites, marina, and 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 05/13/2022 and 09/11/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff. From 12/14/2021 to 05/12/2022 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.

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Well reviewed4.3

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Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Major Issues

Average 0.9 of 4 bars · 158 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls drop frequently; text messages delayed. No data, or mostly unusable data. Signal may be limited to small areas of site/facility. No social media.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.4/4

    68 reports

  • AT&T

    Major Issues

    0.5/4

    65 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Good Coverage

    3.2/4

    25 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 5:00 PM

Check-out 4:30 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (80)

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#01

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Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests59 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#02

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Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests60 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#03

03

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests57 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#04

04

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests77 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#05

05

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests54 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#06

06

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests84 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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