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Green River Lake Tailwater to American Legion Park Ramp
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at the public Green River Lake Tailwater ramp and finish at American Legion Park for the longer Upper Green continuation. Use the Greensburg gauge and expect a slower day whenever the river sits below KDFWR's 1.0 to 1.75 ft good band.
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Put-in
Green River Lake TailwaterKDFWR says boats are not permitted upstream of the Tailwater ramp. Launch downstream only and do not drift back toward the dam area.
Take-out
American Legion Park RampRoachville Ford is the clearest first midpoint bailout if the opening miles are slower than planned, and Russell Ford is the last major upstream public landing before the American Legion finish.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- KDFWR says boats are not permitted upstream of the Tailwater ramp. Launch downstream only and do not drift back toward the dam area.
- Roachville Ford is the clearest first midpoint bailout if the opening miles are slower than planned, and Russell Ford is the last major upstream public landing before the American Legion finish.
- American Legion Park is a simpler unpaved park access than the Greensburg City Ramp farther downstream. Finish efficiently and watch footing at the landing.
- Most shoreline between the named accesses is private and should not be treated as a casual stop or backup exit.
Watch for
- Low water below about 1.0 ft, when shoals, mud edges, and dragging become more likely across a long day.
- High water above about 1.75 ft, when current through islands, chutes, and the park landing gets less forgiving.
- Fresh wood after rain, the first shoal below Highway 55, and take-out confusion around the Russell and American Legion access sequence.
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| Gauge site | Green River at Greensburg, KY |
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| Target band | 1.00 ft to 1.75 ft |
| Low threshold | 1.00 ft |
| High threshold | 1.75 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | KDFWR recommended river levels for Green River at Greensburg |
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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 chain12.5 + 6.6 + 2.3 mi
KDFWR lists Tailwater to Roachville at 12.5 miles, Roachville to Russell at 6.6, and Russell to American Legion at 2.3, supporting a combined public route of about 21.4 miles.
- 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.
- Put-in accessGreen River Lake Tailwater, 37.2416, -85.3441
KDFWR identifies the tailwater ramp as a free public paved launch with security-lit parking, restroom facilities, and a no-upstream-boating rule above the ramp.
- Take-out accessAmerican Legion Park Ramp, 37.2441, -85.4795
KDFWR identifies American Legion Park as a free public upper-Green ramp with unpaved parking, year-round availability, and no camping.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03306500 at 1.68 ft
USGS Water Services returned a same-day July 11, 2026 20:15 CDT gage-height reading for Green River at Greensburg during this run. That stage sits inside KDFWR's good band.
- Route characterTailwater launch, islands and chutes, and a park-ramp finish
KDFWR says the route begins below the Tailwater shoal, describes the Roachville-to-Russell section as islands and chutes through water willow beds, and notes that the Russell-to-Greensburg corridor can be cut in half at American Legion Park.
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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 Green River Lake Tailwater and ends at American Legion Park Ramp, about About 21.4 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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