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Kentucky | South-Central Kentucky
Green River
Glenview Road Carrydown to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp
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Access plan
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Launch at Glenview Road Carrydown and take out at Lynn Camp Creek Ramp for a long upper-to-mid Pool 6 float. Use the Greensburg gauge and expect a slower all-day run whenever the stage stays below KDFWR's 1.0 to 1.75 ft good band.
Put-in
Glenview Road CarrydownOpen mapGlenview Road Carrydown ends in the water and is surrounded by private land. Use only the obvious public road-end access and obey posted signs.
Take-out
Lynn Camp Creek RampOpen mapLynn 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.
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Access caveats
- Glenview Road Carrydown ends in the water and is surrounded by private land. Use only the obvious public road-end access and obey posted signs.
- 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.
- This route uses the direct Greensburg stage gauge for the upper Pool 6 corridor, but same-day rain, wind, and debris still matter across a 19-mile day.
Watch for
- Low water below about 1.0 ft, when exposed shoals and long slow pools can turn this into a scrape-and-drag day.
- 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, fishing lines, limited legal bailout options, and fresh wood after rain.
- Slick footing at both road-end accesses and the steep Lynn Camp ramp at the finish.
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| Gauge site | Green River at Greensburg, KY |
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| Target band | 1.00 ft to 1.75 ft |
| Low threshold | 1.00 ft |
| High threshold | 1.75 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | KDFWR recommended river levels for Green River at Greensburg |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Official route segmentGlenview Ford to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp, 19.2 mi
KDFWR lists Glenview Ford to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp as a 19.2-mile Green River Pool 6 access-to-access segment.
- 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.
- Put-in accessGlenview Road Carrydown, 37.291, -85.5913
KDFWR identifies Glenview Road Carrydown as a free public carry-down/ramp access with unpaved parking, year-round availability, and no camping.
- 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.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03306500 at 1.69 ft
USGS Water Services returned a same-day July 11, 2026 15:15 CDT gage-height reading for Green River at Greensburg during this run. That stage sits inside the KDFWR good band.
- Route characterPrivate-bank corridor, broad pools, steep Lynn ramp
KDFWR describes Glenview as a private-bank road-end carrydown and Lynn Camp as a steep ramp at the mouth of the creek on privately owned land open to the public, shaping this as a long broad-river float with a careful finish.
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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 Glenview Road Carrydown and ends at Lynn Camp Creek Ramp, about About 19.2 mi on the water.
Is this Green River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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