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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
Pikes Ridge is accessible via Highway 70 and Highway 76, both of which are major roads in the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2806 / -85.2917
Elevation: 221 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
4:30PM
General
- 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.
- Off-road vehicles not permitted.
- 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. 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.
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
