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.
Pikes Ridge
Official notices
Campground now ran by volunteers. There will be limited tollhouse hours and services offered. Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on www.recreation.gov.
CAMPING REGULATIONS
1. Camping is permitted at designated camping areas with not more than six (6) people or the members of one family unit at any one site. A family unit is considered to be parent(s) and unmarried children living in the same household. All vehicles must be registered at the tollhouse. Vehicles and personal property are to be placed only on the site(s) rented by you, not on adjoining sites. All vehicles/boat trailers must be within the limits of your campsite or in a designated parking area.
2. Campers must register at the campground entrance station as soon as possible after arrival. To prevent overloading electrical circuits, only one (1) camper unit may be plugged into the campsite electric pedestal. Unoccupied or unrented campsites may not be utilized for electric service.
3. Campers will display the user permit on the site identification post and return it to the tollhouse when departing. Checkout time is 4:30 p.m. on the day the permit expires.
4. All visitors will check in at the tollhouse and will be charged a visitor’s fee. Visitors must leave by 9:30 p.m. No more than six (6) visitors per campsite at one time are permitted.
5. Gear, equipment, trash, and debris shall be completely removed from the area upon departure.
6. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. The operation or use of any noise-producing devices that unreasonably annoy others at any time is prohibited. The use of properly muffled generators is permitted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Individuals who are boisterous, rowdy, disorderly, or otherwise disturb the peace at any time may be requested to leave the campground and forfeit all camping fees paid.
7. Vehicles/boat trailers must be parked within the limits of the campsite (within defined border or on gravel driveway) or in a designated parking area.
8. Fires may be built only in fireplaces or grills. A responsible person must attend to all fires. Hang lanterns on metal holders provided at campsites. No burning of treated lumber or wood containing metal is allowed.
9. Any loaded projectile fire device, ammunition, and explosives of any kind are prohibited in the area except when in the possession of a Government employee or law enforcement officer on official duty. The possession or use of fireworks is prohibited.
10. Pets shall be kept on a leash not over 6 feet long or under physical control at all times. Pets shall not be left unattended. Pet owners are expected to clean up and properly dispose of their pet’s waste.
11. The destruction, injury, defacement, removal, or alternation of Government property, vegetation, rocks, or minerals is prohibited.
12. Motor driven vehicles, including mopeds, must conform to state licensing laws and their use will be confined to developed roadways by a licensed operator (16 years or older). Constant circling or “joy riding” is not permitted. The speed limit in the campground is 15 M.P.H. and all directional arrows must be observed. Motorized or battery-operated toys are not allowed on roadways or sidewalks.
13. The use of golf carts is permitted only by campers who have signed the Green River Lake Golf Cart Use policy.
14. No bicycles, skateboards, mopeds, or similar equipment are allowed on the sidewalks or steps around showerhouse facilities or other walkways. No bicycles, skateboards, or other similar equipment may be operated after dark.
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About Pikes Ridge
Overview
Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
Recreation
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 showerhouse are also all located within the campground.
Natural Features
Contact Info
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.
Charges & Cancellations
Individual campsites (60)
Site-level fields prevent campground amenities from being applied to every campsite. Open a site for its photos, dimensions and fit check.

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 66 ft, Trailer ≤ 66 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 62 ft, Trailer ≤ 62 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 57 ft, Trailer ≤ 57 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 56 ft, Trailer ≤ 56 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 67 ft, Trailer ≤ 67 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 49 ft, Trailer ≤ 49 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 84 ft, Trailer ≤ 84 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 66 ft, Trailer ≤ 66 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 78 ft, Trailer ≤ 78 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 75 ft, Trailer ≤ 75 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 73 ft, Trailer ≤ 73 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 73 ft, Trailer ≤ 73 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 82 ft, Trailer ≤ 82 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 91 ft, Trailer ≤ 91 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 83 ft, Trailer ≤ 83 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 70 ft, Trailer ≤ 70 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 74 ft, Trailer ≤ 74 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 90 ft, Trailer ≤ 90 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 90 ft, Trailer ≤ 90 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 62 ft, Trailer ≤ 62 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 52 ft, Trailer ≤ 52 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 75 ft, Trailer ≤ 75 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 70 ft, Trailer ≤ 70 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 78 ft, Trailer ≤ 78 ft
Show the remaining 36 sites

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 73 ft, Trailer ≤ 73 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 75 ft, Trailer ≤ 75 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 95 ft, Trailer ≤ 95 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 95 ft, Trailer ≤ 95 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 97 ft, Trailer ≤ 97 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 62 ft, Trailer ≤ 62 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 76 ft, Trailer ≤ 76 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 83 ft, Trailer ≤ 83 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 84 ft, Trailer ≤ 84 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 53 ft, Trailer ≤ 53 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 76 ft, Trailer

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 72 ft, Trailer ≤ 72 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 87 ft, Trailer ≤ 87 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 78 ft, Trailer ≤ 78 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 91 ft, Trailer ≤ 91 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 89 ft, Trailer ≤ 89 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 83 ft, Trailer ≤ 83 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 73 ft, Trailer ≤ 73 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 56 ft, Trailer ≤ 56 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 65 ft, Trailer ≤ 65 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 60 ft, Trailer ≤ 60 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 59 ft, Trailer ≤ 59 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 54 ft, Trailer ≤ 54 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 62 ft, Trailer ≤ 62 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 52 ft, Trailer ≤ 52 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 71 ft, Trailer ≤ 71 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 70 ft, Trailer ≤ 70 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 80 ft, Trailer ≤ 80 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 71 ft, Trailer ≤ 71 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 52 ft, Trailer ≤ 52 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV ≤ 75 ft, Trailer ≤ 75 ft

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Permitted equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Facility rates
Facility rates by season dates, as published on Recreation.gov.
| Season dates | Site type | Nightly / daily rates * |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Season May 8, 2028 – Sep 27, 2028 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 8, 2028 – Sep 27, 2028 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 8, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 8, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 8, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 8, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 9, 2025 – Sep 27, 2025 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 9, 2025 – Sep 27, 2025 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 10, 2024 – Sep 21, 2024 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 10, 2024 – Sep 21, 2024 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 12, 2023 – Sep 23, 2023 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 12, 2023 – Sep 23, 2023 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 13, 2022 – Sep 24, 2022 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 13, 2022 – Sep 24, 2022 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 14, 2021 – Sep 26, 2021 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 14, 2021 – Sep 26, 2021 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 8, 2020 – Sep 26, 2020 | Primitive STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
| Peak Season May 8, 2020 – Sep 26, 2020 | Water and Electric STANDARD ELECTRIC | $32 Weekend $2 Holiday $2 |
* Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.
Reservation rules
Reservation rules descriptions, payment and fee notes and the cancellation policy published by the managing agency.
| Rule name | Description | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Stay 14 nights · Rolling 30 Days | You may stay up to 14 nights (rolling 30 days) during a visit at this campground. | Oct 1, 2018 – Sep 30, 2028 |
| Military Discount 1 · Military Discount | 1 Military Discount | All Year |
| Reservation Cut-off 0 day(s) prior to arrival | Reservations close 0 day(s) prior to arrival before arrival. | All Year |
| Maximum Consecutive Stay 14 consecutive days | You may stay up to 14 consecutive days during a visit at this campground. | May 11, 2018 – Jan 1, 2023 |
| Min Holiday Weekend Stay 3 | 3 | Feb 28, 2008 – Dec 31, 2050 |
| Allow Mid Stay Modification 1 | 1 | All Year |
Payment and fees
Fee information not published.
Changes and cancellations
Facility information
Official activities, amenities, directions, contact details and links from the managing agency's record.
Activities
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Wildlife Viewing
Amenities
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Showers
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Beach
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Trailer Parking
- Campfire Rings
- Day Use Area
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Educational Programs
- Electric Hookups
- Entrance Station
- Fishing
- Fishing Pier
- Flush Toilets
- Host
- Lake Access
- Lantern Posts
- Parking Area
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Tables
- Pit Toilets
- Playground
- Portable Toilets
- Shade
- Showers
- Trailheads
- Water
- Water Hookups
- Waterfront Sites
Accessibility
N
- Managed by
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Recreation area
- Green River Lake
- Facility type
- Campground
- Near
- Knifley, Kentucky
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Also known as
- PIRI, GREEN RIVER LAKE
Directions
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.
Contact
- 270-465-6488
- [email protected]
- Mailing address: 544 Lake Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718-9393
- Physical address: 4725 Pikes Ridge Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
- Local time zone America/New_York
Links
- Campground Map — Campground Map
- Campground Rules — Campground Rules
- Kentucky State Road Conditions — Kentucky State Road Conditions
- Kentucky State Tourism — Kentucky State Tourism
- Virtual Tour — Virtual Tour
Camper ratings
Ratings aggregated from Recreation.gov; reviews are not reproduced here.
Cell coverage ratings
- AT&T 1.4/5 from 54 ratings
- Verizon 1.6/5 from 54 ratings
- T-Mobile 3.5/5 from 22 ratings
- Sprint 1.0/5 from 2 ratings
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Price and extra fees
Official source · Recreation.gov RIDB · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correctNo verified nightly, weekly or monthly rate on file. We never estimate prices. · Report / correct
Booking and arrival
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Late-arrival policy has not been verified. Call ahead before arriving after office hours.
RV compatibility
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Amenities
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Quietness
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Cell signal & internet
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Pet rules
Imported data · Recreation.gov campsite data · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correctAccessibility
Imported data · Recreation.gov campsite data · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correct- Step-free site access: information unavailable
- Accessible restroom: information unavailable
- Accessible shower: information unavailable
- Firm, stable pathways: information unavailable
- Short distance to facilities: information unavailable
- Accessible parking: information unavailable
- Accessible picnic table: information unavailable
- Accessible trail: information unavailable
Official accessibility text: N
Facility-level features and individual-site accessibility are listed separately; one accessible amenity never makes the whole campground accessible.
Road access
Report / correctOfficial directions: 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.
Road access never implies camping permission; motor-vehicle maps and directions are not legal authorisation.
Weather and restrictions
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