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Kentucky | Hart County
Green River
Rio Carrydown Access to Munfordville-Stovall Park Ramp
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Access plan
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Launch at Rio Carrydown Access and finish at Munfordville-Stovall Park Ramp for the 12-mile Hart County continuation. Use the Munfordville gauge, and note that the current July 3 reading is far above KDFWR's 300 to 600 cfs good band.
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Put-in
Rio Carrydown AccessOpen mapRio is a simple road-end launch with unpaved parking and no amenities. Pack efficiently and avoid spreading gear onto adjacent private ground.
Take-out
Munfordville-Stovall Park RampOpen mapH.H. Wilson Park sits 8 miles downstream as the cleanest legal bailout if the current, weather, or group pace changes mid-route.
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Access caveats
- Rio is a simple road-end launch with unpaved parking and no amenities. Pack efficiently and avoid spreading gear onto adjacent private ground.
- H.H. Wilson Park sits 8 miles downstream as the cleanest legal bailout if the current, weather, or group pace changes mid-route.
- Stovall Park is a developed finish with restrooms and camping, but KDFWR says the concrete ramp ends with a drop into the water. Finish under control.
- Private banks between the named accesses are not general-purpose bailout or camping areas.
Watch for
- Low water below about 300 cfs, when sandbars and shoals slow the route noticeably.
- High water above about 600 cfs, when current, wood, and the developed Stovall finish become less forgiving.
- Broad-river wind, slick footing at simple carry-downs, and fresh floating debris after rain.
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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 segmentRio Carrydown Access to Stovall Park, about 12.0 mi
KDFWR's Hart County page lists Rio Carrydown Access to H.H. Wilson Park as 8 miles and H.H. Wilson Park to Stovall Park as 4 miles, supporting a combined public route of about 12 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 accessRio Carrydown Access, 37.3183, -85.7692
KDFWR identifies Rio as a free paved single-lane public access with unpaved parking, year-round availability, no camping, and ownership maintained by Hart County Fiscal Court.
- Take-out accessMunfordville-Stovall Park Ramp, 37.2663, -85.8892
KDFWR identifies Stovall Park as a free paved single-lane public ramp with paved parking, restrooms, year-round park access, and seasonal camping.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03308500 at 2690 cfs / 6.60 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 well above KDFWR's 300 to 600 cfs good band, so expect a high-water day with faster current and less margin.
- Route characterSandbars, shoals, broad bends, developed park finish
KDFWR describes the Hart County corridor as scenic with bluffs, islands, chutes, mild riffles, and long deep holes, while the Pool 6 page says Stovall Park has the final developed ramp, seasonal camping, and a concrete-ramp drop to watch 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 Rio Carrydown Access and ends at Munfordville-Stovall Park Ramp, about About 12.0 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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