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
heidiweiland@gmail.com W
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C
This was simply one of the cleanest COE campgrounds at which we have stayed. It was was well kept, clean, sites were largely level. This was one of the first ones where our campsite had clearly been cleaned before we got there - there were no cigarette butts laying around. The fire pits had been cleaned out, but any wood left in them was still there for the next person. Our site had a couple of anomalies, such as our lantern hook was in a weird place and the fire ring had been moved to another site, the latter being an easy fix. The picnic tables were in good shape and sturdy.
The porta-potties were kept spotless by staff and they were not allowed to get over full. Do I wish they had flush toilets and shower houses, yes - but I did know what I was getting in to. I think there may be some in the future.
Staff and rangers were very visible, and the sheriffs department drove through once or twice an evening. Staff and rangers were not only proactive, but very responsive; and they clearly have a water safety program in place.
Even though we stayed over a holiday weekend - Memorial Day, no one seemed to get out of line, quiet hours were observed. Lots of people stayed up at their campsites, but there wasn’t any loud music or generators running late into the night or early in the morning. Two early, early mornings of the weekend (between 2 and 4 am) we did have fireworks and gun shots going off, but they were from the state park campground across the way. But the rangers and the SO resolved it by the third morning.
As it was a last minute reservation, we felt lucky to even get a place, and weren’t sure quite what to expect. But this place is just a jewel.
JoAnne J
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
Really enjoyed my stay at Pikes Ridge! It has something for everyone. Take the boat or kayaks out on the water, take a swim or just sit back and relax. Don’t forget the poles for the fishing. The campgrounds were well maintained. Glad to see a bathhouse is on the way. As for me and my family we will be back again!!
JT G
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Wonderful smaller campground with nice amenities (a few docks, level sites with nice spacing, boat ramp and fishing pier).
The toilets are a fare piece away from campsites and no showers. Tent sites are nice and lots of trees to enjoy summer shade. Overall a quiet retreat that gets used heavily. We fish here spring and fall and love it
David S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Very nice place
stephanie b
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
We camp here several times a year! Very clean place. I highly recommend
Jack K
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Weekend hosts were awesome
Danny V
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Great lake side camping
No shower house in or flush toilets.
Darell W
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
Beautiful area, very quiet and relaxing. Sites are level and well maintained, they are a little close to each other, but still very quiet. Lots of wildlife. Beach area was closed, disappointing. Our site the fire ring was in an awkward position (#6), you’re looking straight at your neighbors picnic table, should be toward the back of the site overlooking the lake. A shower house would be nice, definitely can make do without one, but it would be nice. Definitely will return, it’s beautiful
Jayne D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
This was probably our 7th or 8th year for our yearly week vacation. It was quiet and beautiful as always. We must compliment the cleaning lady who was there daily cleaning spiderwebs off the railings, wiping down the entire playground and cleaning the portajons. She was amazing! We have never seen anyone do the cleaning that she did. It was unfortunate that the beach had to be closed because of ecoli.
Roberta d
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Need more elect sites been going there for 32 + yrs and my grandkids won’t go anywhere’s else . It’s just so hard to get a elect site . If there was more elect y’all would be packed every weekend
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.