Pikes Ridge
Green River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Campbellsville, KY, KY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$32 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (148 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated along Kentucky’s Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Pikes Ridge offers 60 sites along Green River Lake with forested surroundings and rolling meadows, featuring electric hookups on select sites and amenities like showers, fire rings, and boat access. Long-term campers praise it as exceptionally clean with friendly staff and excellent accessibility to the beach.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, White-breasted Nuthatch, Barn Swallow, Red-winged Blackbird, Killdeer, Broad-headed Skink, North American Racer, and Common Watersnake are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pikes Ridge: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups are only available on select sites; plan accordingly Ten boat ramps and three full-service marinas around the 8,000-acre lake provide extensive water recreation access
Skip Pikes Ridge if: You need water/sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Pikes Ridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Smith Ridge (Campbellsville, KY), Visitor Center Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Satterly Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Holmes Bend (Campbellsville, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pikes Ridge
Cell signal at Pikes Ridge (Campbellsville, KY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Situated along Kentucky’s Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Electric hookups are only available on select sites; plan accordingly
Ten boat ramps and three full-service marinas around the 8,000-acre lake provide extensive water recreation access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Green River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Green River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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