Satterly Picnic Shelter
Green River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Campbellsville, KY, KY
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky’s Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. The shelter is located .7 miles off of KY-55 and is 1 mile from the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/satterly-picnic-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful location along Green River Lake with 8,000 surface acres offering excellent boating, fishing, and water activities. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) who praise the natural beauty, wildlife viewing opportunities, and peaceful setting.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer (abundant), White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-winged Blackbird, Barn Swallow, Killdeer, North American Racer, Eastern Fence Lizard, Common Watersnake
Insider tips for Satterly Picnic Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Site #73 offers the most privacy as the last and best site Plan for muddy conditions after rain on access roads 61-71
Skip Satterly Picnic Shelter if: Expecting full hookups — no hookups available at most sites. Visiting outside May through October — campground operates seasonally only. Seeking RV camping — only tent sites available (1 site total).
Best time to visit Satterly Picnic Shelter: May through October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Big Oak Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Holmes Bend (Campbellsville, KY), Pikes Ridge (Campbellsville, KY), Smith Ridge (Campbellsville, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Satterly Picnic Shelter
Cell signal at Satterly Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky’s Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. The shelter is located .7 miles off of KY-55 and is 1 mile from the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Site #73 offers the most privacy as the last and best site
Plan for muddy conditions after rain on access roads 61-71
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Columbia: Head south toward Burkesville St (266 ft). Exit the traffic circle onto Campbellsville St (1.6 mi). Continue onto KY-55 N for about 10 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 1061/Lake Rd (0.4 mi). Turn right towards Site 1 boat ramp (0.4 mi). Destination will be on the left. From Campbellsville, KY: Head southwest on E Broadway St toward Lebanon Ave (0.6 mi). E Broadway St turns slightly right and becomes US-68 W/Greensburg Rd (0.5 mi). Turn left onto KY-55 S (8.3 mi). Turn left onto Hwy 1061
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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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