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American Legion Park Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp

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DifficultyhardThe current stays recreational, but 34.9 miles, sparse legal exits after Glenview, private-bank limits, and the steep Lynn Camp finish make this a hard planning route rather than a casual Green River float.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is known. Use only the KDFWR-listed public accesses, follow Kentucky boating and PFD rules, and respect the public-use rules at Lynn Camp Creek.
CampingOptions nearbyGreensburg supports nearby overnights better than on-route camping. KDFWR lists no camping at American Legion, Glenview, or Lynn Camp, and private banks between them should not be treated as legal campsites even though the mileage is long.
SeasonMar-NovThis very long American-Legion-to-Lynn-Camp route is most practical in spring through fall when the Greensburg stage is stable and the group has full daylight. Summer can still work, but lower water, slower pools, and exposed wind turn this into a sunrise-to-finish commitment.

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Access, shuttle, and map

Launch at American Legion Park and continue all the way to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp for one of the longest current Greensburg-gauge routes in the app. Use the Greensburg gauge and expect a very long, scrape-prone day whenever the stage stays below KDFWR's 1.0 to 1.75 ft good band.

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On-water distanceAbout 34.9 miLake to creek
On-water timeAbout 5 to 7 hrFull route option
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Put-in

American Legion Park RampOpen map

American Legion Park uses a graded muddy and gravel bank below Highway 417 rather than a clean concrete city ramp. Save some energy for a messier launch routine.

Finish

Take-out

Lynn Camp Creek RampOpen map

Greensburg City Ramp is the clean early bailout, and Glenview Road Carrydown is the last clean midpoint bailout before the lower Lynn Camp commitment.

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Access caveats

  • American Legion Park uses a graded muddy and gravel bank below Highway 417 rather than a clean concrete city ramp. Save some energy for a messier launch routine.
  • Greensburg City Ramp is the clean early bailout, and Glenview Road Carrydown is the last clean midpoint bailout before the lower Lynn Camp commitment.
  • Lynn Camp Creek VPA #1 is privately owned but open to the public through KDFWR. Continuing access depends on respectful parking and staying within the access footprint.
  • The Lynn Camp ramp is steep and KDFWR says it is better used as a carry-down site, especially when the river is low.

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  • Low water below about 1.0 ft, when exposed shoals and long slow pools can turn this into an all-day grind.
  • High water above about 1.75 ft, when bends, private-bank edges, and the steep Lynn Camp finish become less forgiving.
  • Broad-river wind, exposed sun, limited legal bailout options after Glenview, and fresh wood after rain.
  • Slick footing at the muddy American Legion launch, the Glenview bailout, and the steep Lynn Camp ramp at the finish.

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Gauge siteGreen River at Greensburg, KY
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Target band1.00 ft to 1.75 ft
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What to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Official route segmentAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp, about 34.9 mi

    KDFWR lists American Legion Park Ramp to Greensburg City Ramp as 2.0 miles, Greensburg City Ramp to Glenview Ford as 13.7 miles, and Glenview Ford to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp as 19.2 miles, supporting a combined public route of about 34.9 miles.

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  • Official level band1.0-1.75 ft good

    KDFWR rates the Green River gauge at Greensburg as Low below 1.0 ft, Good from 1.0 to 1.75 ft, and High above 1.75 ft.

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  • Put-in accessAmerican Legion Park Ramp, 37.2441, -85.4795

    KDFWR identifies American Legion Park as a free public access with an unpaved single-lane launch, unpaved parking, year-round availability, and no camping.

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  • Take-out accessLynn Camp Creek Ramp, 37.3533, -85.7098

    KDFWR identifies Lynn Camp Creek VPA #1 as a free publicly open private launch with unpaved parking, year-round availability, and no camping.

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  • Live-gauge supportUSGS 03306500 at 0.95 ft

    USGS Water Services returned a same-day July 3, 2026 gage-height reading for Green River at Greensburg during this run. That stage sits just below KDFWR's good band, so expect a lower, scrape-prone day.

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  • Route characterMuddy park launch, city bailout, private-bank corridor, steep Lynn finish

    KDFWR describes American Legion as a graded muddy and gravel park access below Highway 417, Greensburg as the city-park stop with cabins, Glenview as a private-bank road-end carrydown, and Lynn Camp as a steep publicly open private ramp at the mouth of the creek.

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Green River paddling FAQ

What water level is good for paddling Green River?

Paddle Today watches Green River at Greensburg, KY and treats 1.00 ft to 1.75 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.

Where does this Green River route start and end?

This route starts at American Legion Park Ramp and ends at Lynn Camp Creek Ramp, about About 34.9 mi on the water.

Is this Green River route good for beginners?

This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.

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