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Green RiverGreen River Lake Tailwater to Greensburg City Ramp
Full Upper Green River route from the public Green River Lake Tailwater ramp to Greensburg City Ramp. KDFWR supports this 23.4-mile public route by chaining the exact Tailwater-to-Roachville, Roachville-to-Russell, Russell-to-American-Legion, and American-Legion-to-Greensburg segments against the same direct Greensburg stage gauge.
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Trip details
Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
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Access and shuttle
Launch at the public Green River Lake Tailwater ramp and continue to Greensburg City Ramp for the full Upper Green public route. Use the Greensburg gauge and expect a very long scrape-prone 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
Greensburg City RampRoachville Ford, Russell Ford, and American Legion Park all lie on the corridor and can shorten the day if pace or conditions change, but this route assumes the full Tailwater-to-Greensburg commitment.
Road shuttle
Stage the take-out at Greensburg City Ramp, then drive back to the Green River Lake Tailwater launch. This is a full Upper Green day, so confirm daylight, weather, and group pace before committing to the full distance.
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Green River Lake Tailwater to Greensburg City Ramp is about 23.4 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.
Additional access notes
- Greensburg City Ramp is the cleanest landing in this family, but it still sits in an active public city park with cabins, anglers, and other local users. Keep the ramp area clear and efficient.
- Most shoreline between the named accesses is private and should not be treated as a casual stop or backup exit.
More route and safety guidance
- This long route continues through the islands and chutes above Russell Ford before broadening toward Greensburg, so low water, woody debris, and fatigue matter more than on the shorter splits.
- Most banks are private, and the clean legal landings are the named accesses at Roachville, Russell Ford, American Legion Park, and Greensburg City Ramp.
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| Gauge site | Green River at Greensburg, KY |
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| Preferred range | 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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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Official route chain12.5 + 6.6 + 2.3 + 2.0 mi
KDFWR lists Tailwater to Roachville at 12.5 miles, Roachville to Russell at 6.6, Russell to American Legion at 2.3, and American Legion to Greensburg at 2.0, supporting a combined public route of about 23.4 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 accessGreensburg City Ramp, 37.2581, -85.5057
KDFWR identifies Greensburg City Ramp as a free paved city ramp with paved parking and nearby cabins and RV hookups at the park.
- Gauge check during route review · July 6, 2026USGS 03306500 at 0.93 ft
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- Route characterTailwater launch, islands and chutes, then a paved city-ramp finish
KDFWR describes the route as starting below the Tailwater shoal, continuing through the islands and chutes above Russell Ford, and finishing at Greensburg City Park with the cleanest public landing and nearby overnight support on the corridor.
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