Warning
GeneralThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is transitioning management of Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area at Green River Lake for the 2026 recreation season. Effective March 1, 2026, Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area will be managed under a lease agreement with Common Capital RE Holdings LLC, with BrightSky Campgrounds overseeing day-to-day operations and reservation services on behalf of the lessee. USACE remains committed to providing a high-quality recreation experience and maintaining a sustainable recreation program. As part of this effort, the Louisville District is partnering with a local business to manage Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area. Existing reservations will be honored but must be rebooked with the new managing entity. Visitors will need to contact BrightSky Campgrounds and provide their original reservation number to complete the rebooking process. Guests will have until March 9, 2026, at midnight (Eastern Time) to rebook their reservation. After this deadline, reservations that have not been rebooked will no longer be held. Please be sure to check the email account used to make your original reservation on Recreation.gov for additional information. Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or rebooking procedures should be directed to BrightSky Campgrounds at rob@brightskycampgrounds.com. Read the full news release here: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Releases/Display/Article/4410950/usace-announces-new-management-of-pikes-ridge-recreation-area-at-green-river-la/ The Louisville District will continue working to ensure a smooth transition for visitors ahead of the 2026 recreation season.
About Pikes Ridge
Number of accommodations: 60
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
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Lake Access
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Showers
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Dump Station
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Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (148)
What Guests Are Saying
Pikes Ridge is highly praised as a clean, well-maintained campground with beautiful views and friendly hosts, making it a favorite for many families over the years. Guests appreciate the spacious shower facilities, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent access to water activities like kayaking and fishing. Some minor concerns include the narrow access road and occasional noise from generators, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Pikes Ridge is highly praised as a clean, well-maintained campground with beautiful views and friendly hosts, making it a favorite for many families over the years. Guests appreciate the spacious shower facilities, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent access to water activities like kayaking and fishing. Some minor concerns include the narrow access road and occasional noise from generators, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.
Review Summary
Christopher N
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
One of the best campsite settings in Kentucky. Right on the water. Beautiful.
Kathy B
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
The view is wonderful. Camp hosts were great. However, the drive up the mountain to it is one lane and very hard if you meet someone so drive slow and be careful.
J T S
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
The Campground was great, had a little problem with electric box,the 30 Amp side was down . Told park att. I was there 4 nights, they never fixed problem. We have camped there before, we will be back later this summer.
Janice S
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
Need to trim trees and get bath houses and more electric sites
mike p
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
site 14 is unlevel to the point when you walk out your camper door you are going done hill, its hard to set your chairs on a hill. the rock they have used to cover the sites are so big its unsafe to walk on them, the picnic tables are in need of repair the legs are rusty, the trees need to be trim to keep from tearing up the roofs of the campers and awning. we love Pike Ridge but there needs to be some serious maintenance done.
Victoria H
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: C
The road to get there long and a bit scary and cars fly up and down the one lane road but is entirely worth it. We car camped for a night and it was amazing. The swimming area is nice and big and the views from the fishing/look out spot is incredible. Have nothing bad to say about our stay at Pikes Ridge!
Dexter B
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Site needs grading, to rounded, and widened
Kelly G
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: C
Unfortunately, there are no public bathrooms or showers (just port-a-potties that were filthy). I would have never even gone there had I realized this. We reserved a tent spot by the water but people in the adjoining sites crowed into it and took it over. We then moved into a wooded spot but it was not suitable either as it was absolutely infested with ticks. We ended up leaving without staying the night. Bummer.
Carole A
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
This campground was really a wonderful find for tent campers. We set up 4 individual tents on our two adjoining sites and it was perfect! We loved being on the water and even had a Mallard Duck couple visit us every day! This was my first time to use vault toilets and these, at least, were very clean - no smell at all ! I did miss having shower facilities but since our trip was only women, it didn't matter much.
We loved it and plan to return- showers or no showers!!!
Jody W
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Would love to give this place 5 stars due to it's incredible views, cleanliness and great maintenance but there are a couple seriously needed improvements needed. 1st: The rock used on the campsites is WAY TOO BIG. Likely used to help it remain during floods, but it's a serious twisted ankle hazard, even covered with a camper rug, it bites into the bottom of your shoes badly. An investment in asphalt would cure these issues easily. Pretty much ruined a near-perfect trip due to a twisted ankle.
2nd, and not that big of a deal, but could seriously use some bath/shower houses. The port-a-johns are maintained impeccably, but are quite a distance and tough to get to with a twisted ankle (see 1st comment). Luckily someone was at the gate/check-in when we arrived, but not a soul seen there for the next 3 days. Not sure if anyone from the Forest Service is employed full time there...no idea how to get hold of someone if there were issues. All in all, has phenomenal potential to be a 5-star campground because most everything was awesome....piers, beach, boat ramps, well maintained tree lines. Just watch your step on those rocks!
Location Pikes Ridge
Address:
4725 Pikes Ridge Rd
Columbia, KY, 42728
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2806 / -85.2917
Elevation: 221 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Off-road vehicles not permitted. |
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CAMPING REGULATIONS
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Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is transitioning management of Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area at Green River Lake for the 2026 recreation season. Effective March 1, 2026, Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area will be managed under a lease agreement with Common Capital RE Holdings LLC, with BrightSky Campgrounds overseeing day-to-day operations and reservation services on behalf of the lessee. USACE remains committed to providing a high-quality recreation experience and maintaining a sustainable recreation program. As part of this effort, the Louisville District is partnering with a local business to manage Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area. Existing reservations will be honored but must be rebooked with the new managing entity. Visitors will need to contact BrightSky Campgrounds and provide their original reservation number to complete the rebooking process. Guests will have until March 9, 2026, at midnight (Eastern Time) to rebook their reservation. After this deadline, reservations that have not been rebooked will no longer be held. Please be sure to check the email account used to make your original reservation on Recreation.gov for additional information. Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or rebooking procedures should be directed to BrightSky Campgrounds at rob@brightskycampgrounds.com. Read the full news release here: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Releases/Display/Article/4410950/usace-announces-new-management-of-pikes-ridge-recreation-area-at-green-river-la/ The Louisville District will continue working to ensure a smooth transition for visitors ahead of the 2026 recreation season.