Big Oak Picnic Shelter in KY -- Campground & RV Camping

Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area on the shore of Green River Lake. Surrounded by forested land and rolling meadows, the site offers nine picnic tables, outdoor grills, electricity hookups, dedicated parking, a playground, and seasonal restrooms. Located a half-mile off KY-55, the shelter sits within walking distance of the Site 1 boat ramp and half a mile from the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the historical Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin.

Getting there: From Columbia: Head south toward Burkesville St (266 ft). Exit the traffic circle onto Campbellsville St (1.6 mi). Continue onto KY-55 N for about 10 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 1061/Lake Rd (0.5 mi). Destination will be on the right. From Campbellsville, KY: Head southwest on E Broadway St toward Lebanon Ave (0.6 mi). E Broadway St turns slightly right and becomes US-68 W/Greensburg Rd (0.5 mi). Turn left onto KY-55 S (8.3 mi). Turn left onto Hwy 1061/Lake Rd (0.5 mi). Destination will be on the right.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• The Green River Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
• Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.