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Access Site KY

State Park / Lone Valley Site

Green River Lake Green River

Source: kentucky_department_of_fish_and_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Campbellsville, KY
County: Taylor County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.27078900, -85.31511300
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About This Access Site
The Lone Valley boat ramp provides convenient access to Green River Lake, Kentucky's largest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project with 8,000 surface acres of water. Located near Campbellsville in Taylor County, this Site 1 Day Use Area ramp is one of ten launches around the lake's shoreline, making it an excellent starting point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The surrounding landscape features forested areas, rolling meadows, and pristine shoreline typical of Kentucky's Highland Rim region.

The facility includes ample parking, a fishing pier, picnic areas, and additional amenities like a courtesy dock and tie-up stations. A playground and hiking trail nearby offer supplementary recreation options. The Satterly Picnic Shelter within the day-use area is available for reservation ($50 standard rental fee). For directions from Campbellsville, take KY-55 North approximately 10 miles, then follow signs to the Site 1 boat ramp. For more information, contact the facility at 270-465-4463.

Green River Lake's expansive size makes it ideal for extended paddling trips and fishing excursions. Whether launching for a day outing or exploring the lake's 33,793 total acres, paddlers will find this access point well-maintained and equipped with the facilities needed for a full day on the water.
Federal Facility Information
270-465-4463 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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,...

Overview
Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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
Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area of Green River Lake. The shelter is located .7 miles off of KY-55 and is 1 mile from the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. Amenities at the shelter include electricity hookup, water hookup, lights, 8 picnic tables, grills, parking, access to a restroom and lakefront views.  The shelter restroom is only open seasonally (closed over the winter months). There is no playground at this shelter location.
If the shelter has been reserved for the day, a "Reserved Today" sign will be placed on the shelter's sign to indicate that it not avaible for walk-ups.
If the shelter has not been reserved for a particular day, it may be used free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Natural Features
Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors on the water and on land.

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (270) 465-4463.
Nearby Attractions
The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short .7 miles from the shelter. Lake access, a fishing pier as well as a 4 lane boat ramp are also located within just a few hundred feet of the shelter. Several trailheads are located nearby and the Green River Lake State Park is a short 4 mile drive away. 
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
Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.

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