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TAYLOR COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 325 E. MAIN ST. CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY 42718
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Home of the Green River Lake, Campbellsville University and so much more...
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CONTENTS THINGS TO EXPERIENCE 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 22 DINING 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 23 FARMERS MARKET 4 ACCOMMODATIONS ATTRACTIONS 5-7 CAMPING 26 ART & ENTERTAINMENT 9 LODGING 27 MEETING AND EVENT SPACE 10 For more information about the MULTI-USE TRAILS 11 EXPERIENCE Campbellsville/Taylor County area: GREEN RIVER MAP 15 Email: [email protected] the beauty Phone: (270) 465-3786 MAP OF CITY 16-17 GREEN RIVER Website: CampbellsvilleKY.com MAP OF GREEN RIVER LAKE 18 LAKE BOATING 19 et ocial! FISHING & HUNTING 20-21 @GreenRiverLakeKY @GreenRiverLakeKY @GRLakeKY THINGS TO EXPERIENCE DINING
STEAKHOUSE DINER River Canoeing & Kayaking Relax on one of the Public Beaches COLTON’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILL HUDDLE HOUSE Choose from ½ day, full day Take a dip in the water and 399 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-4745 398 Campbellsville Byp | or overnight trips on the get your toes in the sand at (270) 789-0002 Green River! Kayak, canoe, one of Green River Lake’s MEXICAN fishing boats rentals and public beaches! See Map on FIESTA MEXICO PIZZA shuttle services are available. page 18. 1307 E. Broadway | (270) 789-4671 DOMINO’S PIZZA * Learn more on page 19. GARCIA’S 716 E. Broadway | (270) 789-1115 480 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0566 MR GATTI’S PIZZA * PANCHO’S MEXICAN 1301 E. Broadway | (270) 789-2326 402 S. Central Ave | (270) 849-2310 LOCAL FLAVOR PIZZA HUT * BROTHERS * 730 E. Broadway | (270) 469-1245 CHINESE Visit Civil War Sites & Museums Reel One In 128 E. Main St | (270) 789-0011 WINGS, PIZZA & THINGS ASIAN GARDEN BUFFET Cast a line and get the Amazing BB-Q & Pulled Porked Sandwiches 55 Kassie Miller Dr. | (270) 283-4923 View artifacts, photographs, 100 N. Central Ave. | (270) 789-0009 catch of the day while DRUTHER’S LITTLE CAESARS * Civil War memorabilia and MAGIC WOK fishing with a pro guide. 101 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 465-3870 625 E. Broadway | (270) 789-6789 bloodstains that are still on the Learn more on page 21. 726 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 465-0700 PAPA JOHN’S * floor of an old Confederate Breakfast served all day CREEKSIDE RESTAURANT 316 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-4444 hospital after the Battle of JAPANESE Tebbs Bend. Learn more on 1837 New Lebanon Rd | (270) 465-7777 YAMATO We are happy to offer over a dozen page 5. Great Home Cooking Buffet 1318 E. Broadway | (270) 789-0350 of your familiar favorites! PHILLIPS LANES, RESTAURANT &
SPORTS BAR COFFEE & SWEETS To see a list of our fast food 164 Bambi St | (270) 465-2960 BASKIN ROBBINS offerings, visit Hand-pattied Hamburgers & Wood-Fired Steaks Rent a boat & explore Green River Lake Explore over 50 miles of Multi-use Trails 545 Campbellsville Byp | (270) 789-3131 TIGERVILLE GRILL CampbellsvilleKY.c Whether you are looking for BEST DONUT Rent a boat for a day, a 316 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-5117 hiking, biking, or horseback 1401 E. Broadway | (270) 465-0113 Alcohol served Live Music weekend, or just a few hours riding, we have a trail for you! Delicious Burgers and Hot Dogs CAKES BY CAMILLE Vegetarian menu items available to explore Green River Lake Learn more on page 11. TUCKER’S TIKI BAR & GRILL from the water! Learn more 111. E. Main St. | (270) 789-0672 Gluten Free menu items available 1293 Lone Valley Road | (270) 572-4226 on page 19. DAIRY QUEEN Green River Lake’s only Bar & Grill * Delivery Available 205 Jefra Ave | (270) 465-2010 KNOBBY’S DELI * DUNKIN DONUTS 129 S Columbia Ave. | (270) 283-4525 509 E. Broadway | Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and (270) 283-4074 desserts HARDEN COFFEE WINTER’S DINING HALL Lodging for Every Taste Shop & Dine in Historic Downtown 202 E. Main St. | 411 N. Columbia Ave | (270) 789-5000 Our charming little town Downtown Campbellsville (270) 572-3590 features some diverse features an array of one-of-a- Campbellsville University’s Dining Hall accommodations! Choose kind shops and eateries 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL from floating cabins, including boutiques, jewelry, 3064 Hodgenville Rd. | (270) 789-9322 lakeside campgrounds or home decor, antiques, spas, arts, Campbellsville Country Club’s Bar & Grill condos, and rental homes. and more! Learn more page 9. See a full list on page 26.
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TEBBS BEND-GREEN RIVER HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER BRIDGE BATTLEFIELD 5807 New Columbia Road | (270) 465-4511 327 Tebbs Bend Rd. | (270) 789-9880 | www.tebbsbend.org www.homeplacefarm.org Open: Year Around | Admission: Free Open: Year Around, Call ahead to schedule a guided tour. Admission: Free The Battle of Tebbs Bend, July 4, The Homeplace has been a working farm for more than 200 years. 1863, was “one of the most Take the walking tour to learn outstanding small victories in the about the farm and the families Civil War.” who lived there or call to schedule Follow the trails of Confederate a guided tour. A trail-head to the General John Hunt Morgan on this Tebbs Bend Green River Nature 3 mile driving tour and learn what Trail is also located at the FARMERS MARKET happened as Morgan and his men Homeplace where you can enjoy ASSOCIATION, INC. passed through Taylor County. over five miles of nature trails. OF TAYLOR COUNTY Animal Shelter Road | TOLL GATE HOUSE AT GREEN RIVER CLAY HILL MEMORIAL FOREST Campbellsville, KY 42718 327 Tebbs Bend Road | (270) 789-9880 7426 Old Lebanon Rd. Open mid April to November | Open: Thurs - Sun 9AM - 5PM or by appointment. (270) 465-9570 | www.clayhillforest.org Saturdays only For appointments call (270) 789-9880 | Admission: Free Open: Year Around | Admission: Free Clay Hill Farm was home for many servants whose labors enabled The Toll Gate House, stop (1A) the farm to grow from 300 to more than 4,000 acres in the early WENGERDS on the Tebbs Bend Driving Tour, 1800’s. During the Civil War it was at times used as a refuge for John PRODUCE MARKET serves as a transportation museum Hunt Morgan. Clay Hill Memorial Forest is now a regional center Nancy Cox Dr. | showcasing photographs of Taylor for environmental education and Campbellsville, KY 42718 County toll houses, toll keepers, research dedicated to helping (270) 465-0819 | Open May to and some of the rates charged from people find comfort in nature. En- November as far back as the 1800’s. joy a self-guided tour and explore the interpretive trails leading to a cabin, a spring and cemetery that still remain as testimony to the ATKINSON-GRIFFIN LOG HOUSE Celebrating history of servants. 50 Years! 544 Lake Road (Stop 13) | (270) 465-4463 Open: year round. Museum Hours: mid April to mid October, Sun.- Sat. 7:30 am-5 pm. DOWNTOWN CAMPBELLSVILLE mid Oct-mid April, Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 am-5 pm. , Friday 7:30 am-4 pm., www.campbellsvillemainstreet.com closed Saturday and Sunday Downtown Campbellsville features Admission: Free an array of one-of-a-kind shops The 1840 Atkinson-Griffin Log House, and eateries. Learn the history of stop (13) on the Tebbs Bend driving our charming town by taking tour, served as a Confederate hospital architectural scavenger hunt or after the Battle of Tebbs Bend. It is pick up the Historic Sites booklet located behind the Green River Lake which will guide you to over 40 Visitors Center. Visitors can view sites in Downtown Campbellsville artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and and Taylor County. blood stains that still remain in the Family owned and operated since 1970! floor of an upstairs bedroom.
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS GREEN RIVER FRIENDSHIP SCHOOLHOUSE LONGHUNTER OUTFITTERS (270) 789-1116 LAKE VISITORS CENTER 300 Ingram Ave | (270) 789-9068 9719 New Columbia Road | (270) 469-3891 “D 544 Lake Road | (270) 465-4463 | Open: Year Round Open: Year Round. Call ahead to schedule a guided tour. longhunteroutfitters.com 1 (800) 767-8617 Hours: mid April to mid October, Sun.- Sat. 7:30 am-5 pm Admission: Free mid Oct-mid April, Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 am-5 pm , Friday 7:30 am-4 pm, The one-room Friendship School Longhunter Outfitters is an closed Saturday and Sunday houses a museum that represents a outdoor sports pro shop and Admission: Free bye-gone era of education. All visitors training facility featuring a variety are welcome and encouraged to visit. of guided river trips, and gear The Visitor Center is a must see Please call for an appointment. suggestions. Outdoor skills facility! Located close to Green instructional workshops are River Dam, the Visitor’s Center is a available throughout the year. free attraction open to the public offering an amazing view of Green River Lake and the Dam, unique EMERALD ISLE RESORT AND MARINA exhibits and educational materials. GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK 1500 County Park Road | Campbellsville, KY 42718 Visitors can also have a picnic, enjoy 179 Park Office Road | (270) 465-8255 (270) 465-3412 | emeraldisleresort.com Open: March - December a short scenic hike and tour the 707 E. Broadway Campbellsville, Kentucky Atkinson Griffin Log house which served as a confederate hospital Admission: Charged only if you camp. Escape to beautiful condos situated during the Civil War. along the shoreline of Green River www.ancilreynolds.com Reconnect with the outdoors and Lake offering fully equipped kitchens, spend some quality time with family at cozy fireplaces and a complimentary HIESTAND HOUSE/ TAYLOR CO. MUSEUM Green River Lake State Park. The park boat slip. The marina store has a 1075 Campbellsville Bypass | (270) 789-4343 sits right along the shoreline of Green restaurant, gift shop, bait, ice cream, Open: Hours vary, call ahead for hours of operation. River Lake offering an amazing scenic ice and more. Explore the lake in a pontoon or fishing boat rental. Tube Admission: Small fee for guided tours. view and a variety of recreational rentals are also available. opportunities including camping, Hiestand House/Taylor County miniature golf, fishing, hiking, mountain SCENIC BARN QUILT DRIVING TOUR Museum is an 1813 German stone biking, horseback riding trails, house containing Taylor County volleyball and more! There’s also a sandy beach, plenty of picnic areas Pick up a brochure of the Scenic history and antiques. It is and grills, two playgrounds, two boat ramps and a bird watching area. Driving Tour and enjoy the beauty surrounded by beautiful gardens, Pets welcome! of the county while admiring the servant quarters and a spring work of our local artisans and house. crafters. GREEN RIVER MARINA 2892 Lone Valley Road | (270) 465-2512 or (800) 488-2512
If you’re looking for a unforgettable 1385 Lone Valley Road PHILLIPS LANES, RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR vacation, Green River Marina offers 164 Bambi Drive | (270) 465-5296 unique accommodations with their (270) 403-9110 beautiful floating cabins. All cabins Phillips Lanes Restaurant & Sports are fully furnished and have a 20x50 Bar offers 20 bowling lanes, a boat slip to dock your boat. Enjoy the restaurant, and an arcade room. lake with pontoon, fishing boat, jet ski Relax and unwind at the new or kayak rentals. You’ll find live and sports bar! artificial bait, floats, boat parts, ice cream, souvenirs and more. No need to leave your pet behind! Pets are welcome on all boats and cabins.
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PENCE CHOWNING ART GALLERY BOUNCE 205 University Dr. | (270) 789-5133 (270) 789-5268 195 City Park Road | (270) 465-3111 www.townehallpro.com The gallery features a show every three weeks from various artists Bounce is an indoor playland across the US. Closed weekends. featuring an inflatable play center, Hours vary during the week, call first. table & arcade games, private party rooms and rentals. Hours Vary, Call Ahead.
CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY THEATER Russ Mobley Theater | 114 University Drive | (270) 789-5266 FROGGETT’S 55 JAMBOREE www.facebook.com/theater.cu/ 55 Donna Lane | (270) 299-5999 Campbellsville University’s Theater Department presents a full season Enjoy live southern rock and of exciting performances offering en- country music every Friday night. tertainment for all ages! Enjoy spring, Open 6PM to Midnight. summer, fall and winter productions. Call or visit the website to find out what’s coming to the stage next!
OAK & AXE 204 Main St. | (270) 283-4773 Oak & Axe is a “Southern Makers Art Gallery” and frame shop that represents artists from Kentucky and the southern states. You’ll find many types of art forms including pottery, leather goods, sculpture, glass, furniture, knives and axes, textiles, iron work, painting and photography.
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Jn us f Hiking, Biking, and H seback Riding Campbellsville offers a variety of meeting facilities to accommodate groups up to 350 people for wedding Trail maps are available at trailheads, the Tourism office at receptions, class reunions, family reunions, birthday parties, 325 . Main St. or you can view download them online at private parties, anniversaries, business meetings, and more! CampbellsvilleKY.com
ALL OCCASIONS, INC. GR N RIV R LAK STAT PARK 743 Spurlington Rd | (270) 465-8686 or (270) 789-9087 179 Park Office Rd Seats up to 225 (270) 465-8255 The park has 28 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding HOLIDAY INN 102 Plantation Dr | (270) 465-2727 trails twisting around the lake with some of the most scenic Seats up to 50 views in the region.
AMERICAN LEGION US ARMY CORPS OF NGIN RS 185 American Legion Rd | (270) 403-3637 544 Lake Rd | (270) 465-4463 Seats up to 260 Offering 6 miles of hiking trails surrounding Green River Lake. BEST WESTERN CLAY HILL M MORIAL FOR ST 1400 E Broadway St | (270) 465-7001 HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER Seats up to 60 7426 Old Lebanon Rd | (270) 465-9570 1075 New Columbia Rd | (270) 465-4511 www.clayhillforest.org A rustic Barn Wedding venue in a beautiful country setting.
COMMUNITY CENTER The forest has 4 hiking trails offering almost 6 miles of trails. 1425 Old Hodgenville Rd | (270) 465-7729 GREEN RIVER LAKE VISITOR CENTER Seats up to 275 All trails are color coded and well marked with interpretive 544 Lake Rd | (270) 465-4463 signage along the route passing through several sites of This beautiful view of Green River Lake makes a perfect backdrop historical interest. SWANS LANDING for a wedding. The pavilion is ideal for outdoor receptions, reunions, 2930 New Columbia Rd | (270) 403-3199 etc. Seats 350 inside, outdoor covered patio seats 200 T BBS B ND-GR N RIV R TRAILS GREEN RIVER STABLES 2218 Tebbs Bend Rd | (270) 789-9880 TAYLOR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE 592 Robin Rd | (270) 465-7001 www.tebbsbend.com 1143 S Columbia Ave | (270) 465-4511 The Stables is perfect for weddings and receptions. The spacious Offering 5.2 miles of hiking trails that wind around the Green Seats 200, available for non-profit groups only lounge has a unique Old West atmosphere and seats up to 150 people. 227 Lakeside Campsites 28 Miles of Trails for Hiking, Biking & Horseback Riding River, Civil War sites and the Blue Heron wetlands. You may POPULAR WEDDING VENUES see eagles, great blue herons, wood ducks, rabbits, quail, and ROBERT AND BERNICE MILLER PARK GAZEBO various songbirds along the trails. Miller Park Rd | (270) 465-7011 GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK 179 Park Office Rd | (270) 465-8255 Picturesque gazebo in a beautifully landscaped park. TRAC -PITMAN GR NWAY 2020 Old Hodgenville Rd | (270) 465-7011 Perfect for a romantic lakeside ceremony. The pavilion is ideal for GREEN RIVER MARINA outdoor receptions, reunions, etc. View our 2020 Events at parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/green-river 2892 Lone Valley Rd | (270) 465-2512 Trace-Pitman Greenway follows Little Pitman Creek and The dock has a spectacular view of Green River Lake which makes Trace Creek. The trail offers beautiful views of the woods and SWANS LANDING the perfect spot for your waterfront wedding, reception and even 2930 New Columbia Rd | (270) 403-3199 honeymoon in a floating cabin. meadows along the creeks and has picnic tables and benches An all-inclusive wedding planning and catering service. They have spread throughout making it a perfect spot for the whole six unique areas outside with varied arches and garden backdrops to host the perfect wedding along with on-site reception area to family to enjoy. Frequently used by joggers, walkers, and seat 350 people and accommodations for up to 22 guests. bicyclists, you may also see deer or great blue heron while (270) 465-8255 179 Park Office Road Campbellsville, KY out on the greenway.
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een R e a o een R e lo a R R V R Flow in cubic feet per second (cfs) Water Conditions Base release level, low water conditions, tranquil flows, perfect for families and 50 cfs Green River Lake Dam to Greensburg beginners. Paddlers will likely need to get out and drag boats over shallow shoals. Ideal release level for fishing and also for leisurely paddling, but with enough water to float 150 cfs over shallow shoals. 200 cfs Still fishable, but a little pushy. Good level for straight paddling.
300 cfs Too swift for effective fishing, but fine for straight paddling.
400-600 cfs For experienced paddlers only, strong currents, obstructions could cause boat upset.
600-800 cfs For expert paddlers only, swift water, strong currents, bank to bank flows.
800+ cfs Dangerous. The Current (CFS) Green River Lake dam releases can be found on the Daily Lake Report from the Louisville District of the Corps at www.lrl-apps.lrl.usace.army.mil/wc/reports/lkreport.html Daily Lake Info Line 270-465-8824 Corps of Engineers Office 270-465-4463
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ACCOMODATIONS LebanonLebanon 1 BROTHERS (PG. 24)
COLTON’S STEAKHOUSE (PG. 4) Campbellsville 2 2 Reservoir 1 BEST WESTERN (PG. 24) 3 DRUTHER’S RESTAURANT (PG. 4) Robert L. & Bernice HodgenvilleHodgenville 4 YAMATO STEAKHOUSE (PG. 3) 2 EMERALD ISLE RESORT & MARINA (PG. 25) Miller City Park 55 Tracerace 68 Creek 7 3 GRANNY’S COUNTRY COTTAGE (PG. 24) 210 ATTRACTIONS Trace-Pitmanrace-Pitman 6 4 GREEN RIVER MARINA (PG. 12&13) Greenway 4 1
11 BIG CAT PAY LAKE (PG. 14) 5 HOLIDAY INN (PG. 27) 1
Veterans Memorial 289 2 BOUNCE 6 LUCKY VISTA MOTEL Park 527 5 1 3 CHOWNING ART SHOP 7 SUPER 8 MOTEL (PG. 23) 3 4 CLAY HILL MEMORIAL FOREST Green River 15 8 CRAZY HORSE ARCHERY (PG. 21) SWANS LANDING Plaza 13 5
2 See Ad PG. ( 8 ) 6 FRIENDSHIP SCHOOL HOUSE
SERVICES & INFO 1 7 FROGGETT’S 55 JAMBOREE
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68 70 MAIN ST 9 GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK (PG. 11) TAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL 14 10 GREEN RIVER STABLES CAMPBELLSVILLE POLICE DEPT.. 11 HIESTAND HOUSE/TAYLOR COUNTY MUSEUM Greensburg 70 70 CAMPBELLSVILLE FIRE DEPT.. 12 HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER 1 CAMPBELLSVILLE TAYLOR 13 PAINT & PARTY CREATIVE STUDIO COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD 14 PHILLIPS LANES RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
TAYLOR COUNTY AIRPORT 55 15 RUSS MOBLEY THEATHER
TAYLOR COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION 2 372 16 SPURLINGTON LAKE 4 8 17 TEBBS BEND BATTLE FIELD CAMPBELLSVILLE CIVIC CENTER 7 5
8 9 6 18 THE TACKLE BOX & CAMPGROUND (PG. 7) Columbia 1 A & A Auto Rental (PG. 7) 10 12 Columbia 2 19 USACE GRL VISITORS CENTER 17 18 2 LAKESIDE BOAT SALES (PG. 19 ) 19 20 20 WET N’ WILD WATERSPORTS
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372 70 LN SMITH RIDGE RD Marina S COLUMBIA SPECK RIDGE RD FORREST RD
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BRANCH RD BRANCH Green River Lake, at 8,210 acres, has 149 Atchison ANT Lake 76 Y Boat launch miles of shoreline with an average depth of 50
TIN RD BR MAR feet and a distance of one mile at its widest point.
BLUE HOLE RD NEW COLUMBIA NEW The lake is easily accessible by 11 boat launches at CAPPS RD RIDGECampground RD ELLIOT ARK various locations. 55 P RD Boat rentals on Green River Lake and the Green Fishing Pier Smith Ridge COUNTY River include: fishing boats, pontoons, canoes, RD Campground kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and jet skis. Horse Stables Goat WILSON CREEK RD BURDICK SCHOOL Island Multi- Use Trails WILSON CREEK RD Green River Lake Emerald Isle Wilson Hiking, Biking & M RALD ISL R SORT & MARINA ROBIN RD Pikes Ridge 1061 State Park Resort & Marina Creek Horses Campground Slip, Pontoon, Fishing, and Deck Boat Rentals Green River Lake LONE V Yuma STATE PARK RD KNIFLEYHiking RD 1500 County Park Rd | P.O. Box 282
ALLEY PIKES RIDGE RD (270) 465-3412 | (888) 815-2000
PIKES RIDGE RD Horseback riding www.emeraldisleresort.com RD Lone Valley GREEN RIVER LAKE BOAT RAMPS Boat ramp Hunters GR N RIV R MARINA OB RAT D BY F PIKES RIDGE RD GENESIS RD RAMP Parking tRangerayl orstation Kayak, Slip, Pontoon and Jon Boat Rentals Dam Area Ramp 1 USAC 5/day
RD 2892 Lone Valley Rd Green River Informationair Holmes Bend Ramp USAC 5/day 55 1061 Marina ad (270) 465-2512 | www.greenrivermarina.com SOULE CHAPEL Pikes Ridge Ramp USAC 5/day ALLEY W T N WILD WAT RSPORTS, INC. Homeplace RD Reservoir Smith Ridge Ramp USAC 5/day GREEN V Dam Jet Skis, Paddle Board, and Kayak Rentals Tailwater (River) Ramp USAC No Fee Green River 2892 Lone Valley Rd
Corps of Engineers (270) 585-4838 | www.wetnwildwatersports.com Green River Lake State Park TEBBS BEND RD State Visitor Center (2 ramps) No Fee Tail water GR N RIV R PADDL TRAIL Green River Marina State No Fee LAKE RD Canoe, rentals, and shuttle service for self-guided Romine Corbins merald Isle Resort & Marina merald Isle 5/day
Bend trips on the Green River CORBINS BEND RD BEND CORBINS Site 1 Holmes Bend Snake Creek Ramp KYFW No Fee Tebbs Bend Marina N (270) 789-2956 & WMA Confederate Cemetery Butler Creek Adair Co. Fiscal Court No Fee Arnold’s Landing Adair Co. No Fee OUNTY Holmes Bend Kentucky State Parks Department rescinded collection of fees for State Campground operated boat ramps in May 2006. Visit their website http://parks.ky.gov/ OUNTY for additional details. or C RD
RD EBENEZER RD Butler Creek/ Arnold’s yl Mt. Carmel merald Isle Resort & Marina does not charge a launch fee for persons a Butler Landing RAMP KNIFLEY 55 t air C T Creek using the Condo units at their resort. Persons with boat slips only pay fee for first launch after rental – fee is waived thereafter. Visit their website ad BRIDGEWATER RD BOA http://www.emeraldisleresort.com/ for additional details. Holmes 551 2971 U S Army Corps of ngineers offers a 40.00 Annual Day Use Pass in lieu www.LakesideBoatSales.com of the 5.00/day payments. Passes may be purchased at participating Coburg YVILLE RD No Ski Zone TERESA...270-469-LAKE (5253) Corps offices/campgrounds or ordered through the mail - KELL Restricted Area - No Boats Allowed www.lrl.usace.army.mil 0 1/4 1/2 1 2 DENNIS...502-759-9976 Kellyville Recreational Area - No Hunting Free ramp fees at U S Army Corps of ngineers operated ramps with the Approximate Boundary - Hunting Area Miles “WE ARE BOATERS” America the Beautiful Senior Pass or the Access Pass
CampbellsvilleKY.com 18 18 F m e inf ma visit CampbellsvilleKY.com F m e inf ma visit 1 POPULAR FISHING LOCATIONS Green River Lake offers 8,210 acres of recreational paradise providing excellent opportunities for almost any water sport. With an average depth of 50 feet and one mile across at its widest point, it’s just perfect for fishing, skiing, and boating. Both the avid angler and the beginning fisherman will enjoy the challenge of fishing for bluegill, crappie, muskie, walleye, white, largemouth, small mouth, and Kentucky The Green River Wildlife Management area contains 21,037 acres of (spotted) bass. You’ll have access to 10 paved boat ramps in relatively steep slopes with oak-hickory forests, flat bottomlands GREEN RIVER LAKE FISHING REGULATIONS various locations around the lake and two public fishing piers DAILY POSS SSION MIN. SI and ridge tops with mixed hardwood forests. There are cleared SPORT FISH SP CI S LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT which are located at Pier 1 and the Smith Ridge Recreation LARG MOUTH BASS 6 12 12 areas with agricultural crops, warm and cool season grass and “old Area. Pikes Ridge Campground also has a fishing pier but is SMALLMOUTH BASS 6 12 12 field succession” habitats. for campers use only. BLACK BASS KY (SPOTT D) BASS 6 12 NON Hunters will experience a rewarding day afield pursuing white-tailed GR N RIV R R D AR SUNFISH 20 40 NON Tailwater Recreation Area Rd | (270) 465-4463 WALL Y 6 12 15 deer, waterfowl, quail, rabbits, wild turkey, woodcock, ducks, and Green River is one of the best smallmouth and rock bass squirrels. The area is open under statewide regulations although fishing destinations in Kentucky. Fishing below the dam MUSK LLUNG 1 2 36 there are some expectations. during winter and early springs also affords excellent WHIT BASS 15 30 NON walleye, sauger and muskie fishing as well. CRAPPI (BLK & WHIT ) 20 40 9 FISHING / HUNTING LICENSE & PERMIT FEES TH BIG CAT PAY LAK CATFISH NON NON NON 8521 Liberty Rd | (270) 789-3848 | www.bigcatky.com LIC NS / P RMIT R SID NT NON-R SID NT BLU GILL NON NON NON There are two fishing lakes. One is full of trophy size catch LIMITS APPLY TO ANY COMBINATION OF TH S SP CI S. CR L & SI LIMITS MAY DIFF R ANNUAL FISHING 23.00 55.00 and release catfish that weigh up to 60 pounds, while the AT C RTAIN LAK S. LIST D ABOV AR STRICTLY FOR GR N RIV R LAK & AR A. other is stocked four times a week with farm raised fish that 1-DAY FISHING 15.00 FISHING GUIDE SERVICE 7.00 weigh 2 to 3 pound. GR N RIV R LAK CRAPPI TRIPS NON-R S. 7 DAY FISHING N/A 3550.00 SPURLINGTON CLUB LAK SPORTSMAN (270) 634-2675 | greenriverlakecrappietrips.com ANNUAL HUNTING 27.00 150.00 Sportsman Lake Rd | (270) 746-7127 rappie A paved boat launch ramp is provided at this 36 acre fishing GR N RIV R LAK GUID S RVIC 1-DAY HUNTING 7.00 25.00 lake stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, warmouth, white (270) 849-7527 | facebook.com/GRLguideservice (not valid for deer, elk, turkey or bear) crappie, redear and channel catfish. lectric motors only. rappie, ass o is in
LIC NS Anglers will enjoy fishing from the shore. Swimming is not 7-DAY HUNTING N/A 65.00 RIP N LIP CHART R FISHING (not valid for deer, elk, turkey or bear) permitted. (270) 469-5417 | ripnlipzcharters.com ANNUAL YOUTH HUNTING 6.00 10.00 a e e rappie (ages 12-15 only) BOURBON COUNTRY MUSKI S ANNUAL COMBINATION (502) 771-0585 | facebook.com/BourbonCountryMuskies (HUNTING / FISHING) 42.00 N/A DownloadF M e the complete Inf ma: Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide us ies or the Hunting and Trapping Guide at www.fw.ky.gov or call COMBO LIC. SPORTMAN’S LIC NS 95.00 N/A LONGHUNT RS OUTFITT RS 1(800) 858-1549. (270) 469-3891 | www.longhunteroutfitters.com Prices are subject to change. Visit fw.ky.gov for the most current pricing. uided a a is in trips a on reen iver
F m e inf ma visit CampbellsvilleKY.com Informational Services Media-News / Radio Hospital 2020 Events for the Green River Lake Area Taylor County Tourist Central KY News Journal, www.cknj.com Taylor Regional Hospital Commission 99.9 The Big Dawg, www.wvlc.com (270) 465-3561 p il 325 . Main St. -104.1 Radio Station, www.myq104.com www.tchosp.org Camper Appreciation Day | Green River Lake State Park Campbellsville, KY 42718 Plow Day and Spring Festival | Homeplace on Green River (270) 465-3786 WLCU TV, Campbellsville University www.campbellsvilleky.com 88.7 WLCU, Campbellsville University Nearby Airports a Taylor County Airport I’m a Dam Runner | 5k Run/Fun Walk | Green River Dam Chamber of Commerce 360 Airport Road 205 N. Columbia Ave. Nearby Attractions e Campbellsville, KY 42718 Kids Outdoor Day | Green River Lake State Park Campbellsville, KY 42718 Miles from Campbellsville to… Phone (270) 789-4182 400 Mile Sale | Highway 68 (270) 465-8601 Lincoln’s Birthplace National Park 30 www.campbellsvillechamber.com Louisville International Airport Taylor County Fair | American Legion Lincoln’s Boyhood Home 32 600 Terminal Drive Maker’s Mark Distillery 27 Louisville, KY 40209 l Fourth of July Celebration | Downtown, Miller Park City/County Info My Old Kentucky Home 40 (502) 368-6524 Taylor County conomic Development Mammoth Cave National Park 58 www.flylouisville.com s www.teamtaylorcounty.com Folk Fest | Mainstreet, Downtown Campbellsville Green River Live 20 Lexington Bluegrass Airport City of Campbellsville 4000 Terminal Dr. Kids Fishing Derby | Green River Lake State Park www.campbellsville.us Lexington, KY 40510 National Guard Drop one Training | Green River Dam Taylor County Fiscal Court (859) 425-3100 ep embe www.taylorcounty.us www.bluegrassairport.com Chamber Gold Scramble | Campbellsville Country Club Fall Heritage Festival | Homeplace on Green River Alcohol Sales Annual Lakeshore Cleanup | Green River Lake City of Campbellsville c obe 6a.m. to Midnight, Monday- Saturday Corn Maze | Green River Lake State Park Noon to Midnight, Sunday Halloween in the Park | Green River Lake State Park City of Columbia Pumpkin Patch & Petting oo | Sleepy Hollow Farm 6a.m. to Midnight, Monday- Saturday 1pm to 10pm, Sunday ovembe Green River Arts & Crafts Festival | Taylor Co. High School reen iver a e is outside t e cit Christmas in the Park | Miller Park i its o a p e svi e and o u ia Christmas Open House | Downtown Campbellsville co o sa es are not per itted outside cit i its ecembe Downtown Christmas Parade | Mainstreet Time Zones Educational Institutions oi April - October: Mainstreet Saturday Night | Mainstreet Campbellsville/Taylor County: Eastern Campbellsville Independent Schools, www.cville.k12.ky.us May - October: Court & Main Market | Downtown Columbia/Adair County: Central Campbellsville University, www.campbellsville.edu Green River Lake is split between Taylor & Kentucky Christian Academy, kcawarriors.com For a full list of events, visit Adair Counties Taylor County School District, www.taylor.k12.ky.us Area Code: (270) Facebook.com/GreenriverLakeKY F m e inf ma visit CampbellsvilleKY.com F m e inf ma visit CampbellsvilleKY.com Co ec i s @GreenRiverLakeKY @GreenRiverLakeKY @GRLakeKY
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