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Green River

Glenview Road Carrydown to Lynn Camp Creek Ramp

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DistanceAbout 19.2 mi
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 6 hr to 9 hr
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Morning mist and sunlight hang over the wooded Green River near Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky.
River contextGreen River near Mammoth Cave National Park river-level photo — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by code poet

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DifficultymoderateThe current is still recreational Green River water, but this 19.2-mile day adds commitment. Low water, broad-river wind, private-bank limits, and a steep Lynn Camp finish make it more demanding than the shorter Upper Green segments.
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 both road-end launches.
CampingOptions nearbyTreat this as a full day float with no established camping at either endpoint. KDFWR lists no camping at Glenview or Lynn Camp, and private banks between them should not be treated as legal overnight stops.
SeasonMar-NovThis longer Pool 6 link is most practical in spring through fall when the Greensburg stage is stable. Summer can still work, but lower water, exposed shoals, and slow pools matter more across a 19-mile day.

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Access and shuttle

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.

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Start

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Glenview Road Carrydown
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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.

Finish

Take-out

Lynn Camp Creek Ramp
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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.

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Access caveats and watch for

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 siteGreen River at Greensburg, KY
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Target band1.00 ft to 1.75 ft
Low threshold1.00 ft
High threshold1.75 ft
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Main source behind this scoreKDFWR recommended river levels for Green River at Greensburg
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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 day-use access with unpaved parking, year-round limited hours, and no camping.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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