Green River Lake
Taylor County, Kentucky8,439 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Kentucky DOW for this lake.
- Public access
Green River Lake in Taylor County, Kentucky has water-quality measurements published by Kentucky DOW, shown here as reported. Surface area: 8439 acres.
Green River Lake is a 8,439-acre lake in Taylor County, Kentucky. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KY DOW. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Green River Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping3 public campgrounds nearby
- Big water8,439 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Green River Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Kentucky Division of Water and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Green River Lake
These are the measurements Kentucky DOW publishes for Green River Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Surface area
8,439 acres
Shoreline
114.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Kentucky DOW
No bathymetric survey has been published for Green River Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- State Park / Lone Valley SitePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Green River Lake
- Green River Lake State Park Campground3.3 km
- Pikes Ridge3.4 km
- Holmes Bend4.9 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Green River Lake
Where is Green River Lake?
- Green River Lake is a lake in Taylor County, Kentucky. Its water-quality measurements are published by Kentucky DOW and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Green River Lake?
- Green River Lake in Taylor County, Kentucky has water-quality measurements published by Kentucky DOW, shown here as reported. Surface area: 8439 acres.
Is Green River Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Green River Lake?
- Green River Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include State Park / Lone Valley Site. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Green River Lake?
- Green River Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Kentucky's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Green River Lake?
- Green River Lake has 3 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Green River Lake State Park Campground, Pikes Ridge, Holmes Bend. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Green River Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles