Smith Ridge
Smith Ridge is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.29583, -85.30000
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Other Recreation Concession Site, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 270-789-2743
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Smith Ridge
Overview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith 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. Recreation With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. 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. 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 Smith Ridge Campground offers 80 campsites, 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Amenities such as flush toilets, showers, fire rings, and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience. A playground and hiking trail offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. The Corps also manages a boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic sites and parking areas nearby. A marina managed swimming beach, picnic areas, 9-hole frisbee golf course, additional restroom facilities, as well as marina owned condos are all located within 1 mile of the campground. Natural F
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 42 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Ridge Campgrounds | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Pikes Ridge | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Wilson Creek Recreation Area -FREE | Free campsite | 2.5 mi | Free | — |
| Holmes Bend | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Green County RV Park | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
| Green River Paddle Trail | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.