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Green River

Lynn Camp Creek Ramp to H.H. Wilson Park Ramp

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DistanceAbout 18.2 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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Quick facts and what's next

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DifficultymoderateThis is still a recreational Green River corridor, but 18.2 miles, limited public bailout options, private-bank limits, and the broad-river wind and debris story make it a more committed day than the shorter Hart County runs.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is known. Use the KDFWR-listed public accesses, follow Kentucky boating and PFD rules, and respect the private-land terms at Lynn Camp Creek VPA #1.
CampingOptions nearbyTreat this as a full day float, not a camping route. KDFWR lists no camping at either endpoint, and the private banks and sandbars between Lynn Camp and H.H. Wilson should not be assumed legal overnight stops.
SeasonMar-NovThis longer Hart County segment is best in spring through fall when the Munfordville gauge is stable. Summer can still work in the good band, but lower water, heat, and slower pool sections matter more across a nearly full-day float.

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Access and shuttle

Launch at Lynn Camp Creek Ramp and take out at H.H. Wilson Park for the longer upper Hart County Green River segment. Use the Munfordville gauge and treat today as above-band higher water rather than comfort flow.

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Start

Put-in

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 use, clean parking, and staying within the obvious access footprint.

Finish

Take-out

H.H. Wilson Park Ramp
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The Lynn Camp ramp is steep and KDFWR says it is better used as a carry-down site. Launch carefully and avoid blocking the narrow approach.

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Access caveats and watch for

Access caveats

  • Lynn Camp Creek VPA #1 is privately owned but open to the public through KDFWR. Continuing access depends on respectful use, clean parking, and staying within the obvious access footprint.
  • The Lynn Camp ramp is steep and KDFWR says it is better used as a carry-down site. Launch carefully and avoid blocking the narrow approach.
  • H.H. Wilson Park Ramp has a drop at the end of the concrete. Expect a less forgiving finish than a typical city-park ramp, especially when the river is high or the group is tired.
  • This route uses the direct Munfordville gauge for the Hart County corridor, but same-day weather, debris, and daylight matter as much as the cfs reading on a float this long.

Watch for

  • Low water below 300 cfs, when the longer mileage can turn into a slow scrape-and-drag day.
  • High water above 600 cfs, when broad-river current, fresh wood, and the Wilson landing become less forgiving.
  • Fatigue, exposed sun, broad-river wind, fishing lines, and limited legal bailout options away from the named accesses.
  • Slippery footing at Lynn Camp, the ramp drop at Wilson, and any fresh strainers or downed trees after rain.

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Gauge siteGreen River at Munfordville, KY
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Target band300 cfs to 600 cfs
Low threshold300 cfs
High threshold600 cfs
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Main source behind this scoreKDFWR recommended river levels for Green River at Munfordville
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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 segmentLynn Camp Creek Ramp to H.H. Wilson Ramp, 18.2 mi

    KDFWR lists Lynn Camp Creek Ramp to H.H. Wilson Ramp as an 18.2-mile Green River Pool 6 access-to-access segment.

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  • 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.

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  • Put-in accessLynn Camp Creek Ramp, 37.3533, -85.7098

    KDFWR identifies Lynn Camp Creek VPA #1 as a free public carry-down and ramp access with unpaved parking, year-round availability, no camping, and a privately owned but publicly open launch area.

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  • Take-out accessH.H. Wilson Park Ramp, 37.2979, -85.8506

    KDFWR identifies H.H. Wilson Park as a free paved single-lane ramp with unpaved parking, year-round 24-hour availability, and no camping.

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  • Live-gauge supportUSGS 03308500 at 2660 cfs / 6.55 ft

    USGS Water Services returned same-day July 11, 2026 discharge and stage values at 20:00 CDT for Green River at Munfordville during this run. The discharge is far above the KDFWR good band, so the route needs explicit higher-water caution today.

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  • Route characterPrivate-bank corridor, sandbars, mild riffles, long pools

    KDFWR marks Lynn Camp as the start of the Hart County Blue Water Trail, describes the downstream Hart County corridor as scenic and family-friendly with bluffs, islands, chutes, mild riffles, long deep holes, and sandbars, and notes H.H. Wilson's shoals, long runs, and deep rocky banks at the finish.

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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 Lynn Camp Creek Ramp and ends at H.H. Wilson Park Ramp, about About 18.2 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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