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Pikes Ridge

Green River Lake

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Summary

Pikes Ridge Campground is an idyllic site situated along the Highland Rim of Kentucky. It is surrounded by lush forests, meadows, and the pristine banks of the Green River Lake. Boating, fishing, and hunting are popular activities at the lake, and there are plenty of trails for scenic views. 60 campsites are available, 20 with water and electric hookups, as well as a playground, swimming beach, and other amenities.

Overview

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes 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

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 vault toilets are also all located within the campground.

NOTE: There are no flush toilets or showerhouses located in this campground. 

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

contact_info

Between 05/13/2022 and 09/25/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 465-6488 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.

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 fee plus the first nights use fee.
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Campground Matrix

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