Green River Lake - US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District

09/16/2026

🌊😊 Happiness comes in waves!

Gear up before you go. Whitewater paddling is a thrill, but it requires proper training and the right safety equipment.

🦺 Always wear a life jacket
⛑️ Wear a helmet
🛶 Use appropriate gear

Be prepared, stay safe, and stay dry!

Please Wear It

*Graphic courtesy of National Water Safety Team and developed with support by AI.

09/13/2026

Reminder: 🚧 The Green River Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and Office will be temporarily closed this Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 14–16.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this maintenance work!

09/12/2026

⚠️ According to the U.S. Coast Guard, falls overboard, falls in vessel, and ejections contribute to a significant number of boating fatalities.

🚨 Don’t let nature’s call become an overboard fall!

Stay on board. Stay safe. 🦺 Please Wear It

09/11/2026

🎣🇺🇸 Volunteers Needed for Fishing With a Veteran! 🇺🇸🎣

The 2026 Fishing With a Veteran event is coming to Green River Lake on Sat., Oct. 3, and we're looking for volunteer boat captains to help make this special day possible!

📍 Location: Holmes Bend Marina picnic shelter
⏰ Time: 7:30 a.m. CT
📅 Saturday, Oct. 3

Pre-registration is required by Sept. 30, and lunch will be provided by the Friends of Green River Lake.

🚤 Volunteer boat captains are needed! If you're willing to share your time, boat and fishing skills to help provide Veterans with a great day on the water, we'd love to have you join us.

See attached flyer below for additional information.

Help us make this year's Fishing With a Veteran event a memorable one! 🇺🇸💙🎣

09/10/2026

🦆🎯 Annual Waterfowl Hunting Blind Drawing is Back🎯🦆

The annual Waterfowl Hunting Blind Drawing at Green River Lake is set for Sat., Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. ET at the Green River Lake Visitor Center.

Registration is required and begins at 9 a.m. ET.

Hunters participating in the drawing must:
🦆 Be at least 18 years old
🎫 Bring a valid Hunting License, Migratory Bird Permit and Federal Duck Stamp
🔢 Provide their HIP survey number
📚 Provide proof of hunter education if born after 1974

📢 Make sure you have all required documentation with you when you arrive!

For complete details about the waterfowl hunting blind drawings, visit the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources:

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2026) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has scheduled dates for public drawings to select season-long waterfowl hunting blind sites at four wildlife management areas (WMAs) this fall.

09/09/2026

🏕️🍂 One Last Weekend at Smith Ridge! 🍂🏕️

Smith Ridge Campground will close for the season on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Whether you're looking to relax around the campfire, spend some time outdoors or simply enjoy a final weekend at the campground before we close it for the season, we'd love to see you out there! 🏕️🌅

And remember, always wear your life jacket when you are in, on, or around the water!

09/09/2026

🌊☀️ Take time to enjoy the great outdoors!!!

🛶 Go for a paddle on your favorite lake, river, or pond and make sure to wear a properly fitted life jacket. 🦺

Enjoy the water. Stay safe. 💙🌊



*Graphic courtesy of National Water Safety Team and developed with support by AI.

09/08/2026

🚧 Temporary Closure – Green River Lake Visitor Center 🚧

The Green River Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and Office will be temporarily closed next Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 14–16 while crews seal and stripe the surrounding parking lot.

The office and Visitor Center are expected to reopen Sept. 17.

If you're traveling along Lake Road, which crosses the dam and d**e, please use caution. Crews will also be sealing and striping the small parking lots at each end of the dam and d**e during the same week.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this maintenance work!

📞 Questions? Contact the Green River Lake Corps Office at 270-465-4463.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

🦺 Wearing a life jacket isn’t a sign of weakness.

💡 It’s a sign of wisdom.

Please Wear It

09/04/2026

🇺🇸☀️ Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend?

While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy.

Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly.

⚠️ Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds.

Have a safe and happy holiday! 🎉🇺🇸

Please Wear It



*Graphic developed with support by AI.