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Green River
Rio Carrydown Access to H.H. Wilson Park Ramp
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Rio Carrydown Access and take out about 8 miles downstream at H.H. Wilson Park Ramp for the upper Hart County Blue Water Trail float. KDFWR gives a good Munfordville gauge band of 300 to 600 cfs for this Green River corridor.
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Put-in
Rio Carrydown AccessRio is a carry-down-only access with unpaved parking and no amenities. Keep the launch compact and avoid spilling onto nearby private ground.
Take-out
H.H. Wilson Park RampH.H. Wilson Park Ramp is a paved launch, but KDFWR warns that the concrete does not extend far into the water and drops off at the end.
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Access caveats
- Rio is a carry-down-only access with unpaved parking and no amenities. Keep the launch compact and avoid spilling onto nearby private ground.
- H.H. Wilson Park Ramp is a paved launch, but KDFWR warns that the concrete does not extend far into the water and drops off at the end.
- KDFWR notes private-property concerns around Green River Pool 6 access sites. Stay with the named public accesses and do not use mid-route banks for parking or casual trespass stops.
- The Munfordville gauge is direct for this Hart County segment, but same-day rain, wind, wood, and ramp conditions still control the launch decision.
Watch for
- Low water below 300 cfs, when shoals, gravel, and dragging become more likely.
- High water above 600 cfs, when current, wood, and landings get less forgiving on this broad river.
- Fresh strainers, fallen trees, fishing lines, open-river sun and wind, and long pool sections between riffles.
- Slippery footing at the Rio launch and the ramp drop at H.H. Wilson on exit.
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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 segmentRio Carrydown to H.H. Wilson, 8 mi
KDFWR's Hart County Green River article describes Rio Carrydown Access to H.H. Wilson Park as an 8-mile float.
- 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 accessRio Carrydown Access, 37.3183, -85.7692
KDFWR identifies Rio as a free carry-down access with unpaved parking, year-round availability, and no camping.
- 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 and year-round 24-hour availability.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03308500 at 2960 cfs / 6.98 ft
USGS Water Services returned same-day July 11, 2026 discharge and stage values for Green River at Munfordville during this run. The discharge is far above the KDFWR good band, so this route needs honest higher-water caution today.
- Route characterBluffs, islands, chutes, sandbars, mild riffles
KDFWR describes the Hart County Blue Water Trail as scenic and family-friendly with river bluffs, islands, chutes, mild riffles, long deep holes, and sandbars along the Rio-to-Wilson part of the float.
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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 Rio Carrydown Access and ends at H.H. Wilson Park Ramp, about About 8 mi on the water.
Is this Green River route good for beginners?
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