Green River Lake State Park

State park in Kentucky, United States

37°16′34″N 85°20′6″W / 37.27611°N 85.33500°W / 37.27611; -85.33500Area1,331 acres (5.39 km2)Established1969[1]Governing bodyKentucky State ParksWebsiteGreen River Lake State ParkU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Green River Lake State Park

Green River Lake State Park is a park located near Campbellsville, Kentucky in Taylor County. The park itself encompasses 1,331 acres (5.39 km2), while Green River Lake, its major feature, covers approximately 8,200 acres (3,318 ha).[1][2]

Activities and amenities

The park has a marina with 200 slips and boat rentals, a 157-site campground, and 28 miles (45 km) of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "History". Green River Lake State Park. Kentucky State Parks. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  2. ^ Kleber, John E., ed. (1992). "Parks, State". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. Associate editors: Thomas D. Clark, Lowell H. Harrison, and James C. Klotter. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-1772-0.
  3. ^ "Things to do". Green River Lake State Park. Kentucky State Parks. Retrieved September 12, 2013.

External links

  • Green River Lake State Park at Kentucky State Parks
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