Smith Ridge
Green River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Campbellsville, KY, KY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$32 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (151 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated along Kentucky’s Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Between 05/09/2025 and 09/14/2025 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Smith Ridge sits along the pristine banks of Green River Lake with 8,000 surface acres ideal for boating and fishing. Campers praise it as a beautiful, secluded campground surrounded by woods with friendly staff and a nice beach accessible by short drive.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, White-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, American Coot, Barn Swallow, Broad-headed Skink, North American Racer, and Common Watersnake
Insider tips for Smith Ridge: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for most sites Ten boat ramps around the lake provide excellent access for fishing and water recreation
Skip Smith Ridge if: You need reliable cell signal (AT&T has no coverage). You require water or sewer hookups (not available at most sites). You visit outside May-October (seasonal operations only).
Best time to visit Smith Ridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pikes Ridge (Campbellsville, KY), Visitor Center Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Satterly Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Holmes Bend (Campbellsville, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Smith Ridge
Cell signal at Smith Ridge (Campbellsville, KY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Between 05/09/2025 and 09/14/2025 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 789-2743 to speak with local staff.
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
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for most sites
Ten boat ramps around the lake provide excellent access for fishing and water recreation
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
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Campbellsville, KY, take Highway 70 east for a mile. Turn right on Highway 372 and continue for 3 miles, then turn right again onto County Park Road. Follow the directional signs to the campground.
Campground entrance
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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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