Green River Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 167 campsites
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov(270) 465-8255
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Taylor County, about 5 miles south of Campbellsville, Green River Lake State Park covers about 1,313 acres.
Things to do include horseback riding, golf, boating, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 28 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include 167 campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Park options include an 18-hole miniature golf course, hiking trails, a beach, picnic area, and a playground. The lake's marina has a restaurant, boat slips, and rentals for different types of boats. The lake abounds in bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie.
Hours of Operation: Park Grounds: Open all year. Campground: Open March 15 - December 31
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but must be leashed; restricted from nature preserves, beaches and some historic sites; service animals always permitted. Pet-friendly rooms/cabins available for an additional fee ($50 + tax).
Statewide rule from Kentucky's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | 167 | Electric/water availableShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Fresh air and good times couldn’t be better than in this campground with 167 water and electric RV sites and 60 primitive tent sites. WiFi available. A grocery, a dump station, and three central service buildings with showers, restrooms, and a laundry facility are available.
Nestled along the shores of an 8,200-acre lake, Green River Lake State Park offers a perfect retreat for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're seeking a scenic RV site or a peaceful tent camping experience, the park provides a variety of options to suit your needs.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingGolfPicnickingSwimming
Trails
Biking
The park offers 28 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking. These trails offer great outdoor fun, exercise, and an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Green River Lake.
Horseback Riding
The trails at Green River Lake State Park have multiple uses; for hiking, running, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Foot-travel is allowed on all trails, but bikes and horses are restricted from some trails.
Swimming
Swimming
Enjoy sand between your toes and the gentle waves of Green River Lake at the campground beach. Volleyball lovers can almost always find a pick-up game on the sand court or take an exhilarating swim. Seasonal.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Boating and water sports enthusiasts will love Green River Lake. The marina offers everything you will need to enjoy the day: 200 covered slips, rental houseboats, fishing boats, ski boats, jet skis, and pontoon boats. Open March-November. Fee charged for boat rental, slips, and gas. Marina telephone: 270-465-2512.
Fishing
Fishing
For "reel" excitement, enjoy a day of fishing at Green River Lake. Both the avid angler and the beginning fisherman will enjoy the challenge of fishing for white, largemouth, smallmouth, and Kentucky bass, bluegill, crappie, and muskie.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 179 Park Office Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718 - Nearest town
- Campbellsville — about 5 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.2740, -85.3336
- Phone
- (270) 465-8255
- wesley.lanham@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 21, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology