Satterly Picnic Shelter sits among the stunning landscapes of Green River Lake in Kentucky . With 1 campsites (RV-friendly up to 45 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Apr, Jun, Aug-Oct when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
📸 Discover the Beauty of Green River Lake
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.
🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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Satterly Picnic Shelter located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, offering 1 camping sites.
Satterly Picnic Shelter
A Rural campground in Kentucky
Overview
with 8,000 Surface Acres of Water, the Lake Is an Ideal Place for Boating.
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. 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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin Are Located Only a Short.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Contact Info
for Facility Specific Information, Please Call (270) 465-4463.7 Miles From the Shelter. Several Trailheads Are Located Nearby and the Green River Lake State Park Is a Short 4 Mile Drive Away.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.
Managed by: Us Army Corps of EngineersSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 1
- Hookup Types: Electric, Water
- Max RV Length: 45 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: Available
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: Yes
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Satterly Picnic Shelter
City: Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718.0
Coordinates: 37.232583, -85.338411
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (270) 465-4463
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Boat-ramp|marina|fishing|playground|picnic|restroom|electric|water|lake|river|trail|rv|cabin|shelter|visitor-center
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: Yes
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: Free
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
LTE
AT&T
Fair Signal
LTE
T-Mobile
Poor Signal
4G
📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 8 stations
Nearest Market: Louisville/Lexington
Notes: Signals FROM Louisville/Lexington MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 20 stations (6 AM, 14 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Country, GOSPEL, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK
Local News: WHAS 840 Am
Market: Louisville/Lexington
Notes: 6 AM, 14 FM Stations from Louisville/Lexington
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ Downtown Campbellsville Plugspot – Tesla Destination
Distance: 7.5 miles away
Address: 115 S Central Ave, Campbellsville, KY
Network: tesla-destination
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • Tesla-J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10228741
- Managing Agency: Us Army Corps of Engineers
- Agency Email: recreation.gov
- Agency Website: https://www.recreation.gov/
- Parent Park: Green River Lake
- Park Website: /parks/green-river-lake/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: Lakes and Reservoirs
- Parks Post Name: green-river-lake
- Parent Park Name: Green River Lake
- Correct Park Type Mapping: green-river-lake
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 7.0
- States Covered: Kentucky
- Managing Agencies: Us Army Corps of Engineers
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 130.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 362
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 130.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 362
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: kentucky
- Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
- Park Type Slug: lakes-and-reservoirs
- Parent Park Slug: green-river-lake
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
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