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Kentucky | Hart County / Mammoth Cave
Green River
H.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Green River Ferry
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Access plan
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Launch at H.H. Wilson Park and continue to Green River Ferry for a long Green River day bridging Hart County and Mammoth Cave. Use the Munfordville gauge and note that the current July 3 reading is well above KDFWR's 300 to 600 cfs good band, so this should be treated as a higher-water route today.
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Put-in
H.H. Wilson Park RampOpen mapH.H. Wilson Park Ramp has a drop at the end of the concrete. Launch carefully and do not back farther than the waterline allows.
Take-out
Green River FerryOpen mapStovall Park and Dennison Ferry sit on the corridor as the clearest legal bailout points if the group does not want to commit all the way to Green River Ferry.
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Access caveats
- H.H. Wilson Park Ramp has a drop at the end of the concrete. Launch carefully and do not back farther than the waterline allows.
- Stovall Park and Dennison Ferry sit on the corridor as the clearest legal bailout points if the group does not want to commit all the way to Green River Ferry.
- NPS says canoe and kayak users should use the access ramp just upstream from the ferry on the south side when finishing at Green River Ferry.
- This route effectively combines the official Wilson-to-Stovall, Stovall-to-Dennison, and Dennison-to-Green-River-Ferry segments, so use the shorter Green River family routes instead if the group is not comfortable with an all-day commitment.
Watch for
- Discharge above about 600 cfs, when broad-river current, debris, and the park ferry finish become substantially less forgiving.
- Fatigue, exposed sun, broad-river wind, limited bailout options after Dennison, and reduced cell service closer to Mammoth Cave.
- Ferry traffic and launch etiquette at the Green River Ferry finish, plus muddy or slick footing at park access points.
- Fresh strainers, floating debris, and changing shoal lines after recent rain or releases.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Green River at Munfordville, KY |
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| Target band | 300 cfs to 600 cfs |
| Low threshold | 300 cfs |
| High threshold | 600 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | KDFWR recommended river levels for Green River at Munfordville |
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NotesWhat 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 segmentH.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Green River Ferry, about 32.1 mi
KDFWR lists H.H. Wilson Park to Stovall Park as 4 miles, Stovall Park Ramp to Dennison Ferry as 21.0 miles, and Dennison Ferry to Green River Ferry as 7.5 miles, supporting a combined public route of about 32.1 miles.
- Official level band300-600 cfs good
KDFWR rates the Green River gauge at Munfordville as Low below 300 cfs, Good from 300 to 600 cfs, and High above 600 cfs.
- Put-in accessH.H. Wilson Park Ramp, 37.2979, -85.8506
KDFWR identifies H.H. Wilson Park as a free paved access with a short concrete ramp, gravel parking, year-round availability, and no camping.
- Take-out accessGreen River Ferry, 37.1795, -86.1123
KDFWR identifies Green River Ferry as a free single-lane paved park ramp with year-round availability, picnic tables, and endpoint campground support near Mammoth Cave Campground.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03308500 at 2040 cfs / 5.62 ft
USGS Water Services returned same-day July 3, 2026 discharge and stage values for Green River at Munfordville during this run. The discharge is well above KDFWR's 300 to 600 cfs good band, so expect a high-water day with faster current and less margin.
- Route characterBroad pools, springs/caves corridor, ferry finish
KDFWR describes the H.H. Wilson corridor as broad Green River water with shoals and rocky banks, while Pool 6 adds the springs, caves, wildlife, and Mammoth Cave ferry finish farther downstream.
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Green River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Green River?
Paddle Today watches Green River at Munfordville, KY and treats 300 cfs to 600 cfs 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 H.H. Wilson Park Ramp and ends at Green River Ferry, about About 32.1 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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