Green River Lake State Park

Coordinates: 37°16′34″N 85°20′6″W / 37.27611°N 85.33500°W / 37.27611; -85.33500
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Green River Lake State Park
White-tailed deer at Green River Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Green River Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Green River Lake State Park
Location in Kentucky
Map showing the location of Green River Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Green River Lake State Park
Green River Lake State Park (the United States)
LocationTaylor, Kentucky, United States
Coordinates37°16′34″N 85°20′6″W / 37.27611°N 85.33500°W / 37.27611; -85.33500
Area1,331 acres (5.39 km2)
Established1969[1]
Governing bodyKentucky State Parks
WebsiteGreen River Lake State Park
U.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[edit]

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[edit]

  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.

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