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Smith Ridge

Its 79 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Smith Ridge is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Taylor, Kentucky.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Taylor, Kentucky

Smith Ridge Campground B-LoopLooking out on Hole 8 of the 9 hole Frisbee Golf Course located next to the beach, about 2 miles from the campgroundShowerhouse located in A-LoopCourtesy Dock located at the Smith Ridge boat ramp, less than 1/2 mile from the campgroundCampground playground located in B-Loop
Smith Ridge Campground B-LoopLooking out on Hole 8 of the 9 hole Frisbee Golf Course located next to the beach, about 2 miles from the campgroundShowerhouse located in A-LoopCourtesy Dock located at the Smith Ridge boat ramp, less than 1/2 mile from the campgroundCampground playground located in B-Loop1 / 5

Smith Ridge Campground B-Loop. Photo: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
84 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
79
Accessible sites
5
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
84 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

79 sites in 2 loops; 1 pull-through; 61 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 84 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
01 A Standard electric 59 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 01
02 A Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 02
03 A Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 03
04 A Standard electric 77 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 04
05 A Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 05
06 A Standard electric 84 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 06
07 A Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 07
08 A Standard electric 82 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 08
09 A Standard electric 77 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 09
10 A Standard electric 71 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 10
11 A Standard electric 76 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 11
12 A Standard electric 81 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 12
13 A Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 13
14 A Standard electric 81 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 14
15 A Standard electric 68 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 15
16 A Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 16
17 A Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 17
18 A Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 18
19 A Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 19
20 A Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 20
21 A Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Yes Book loop A, site 21
22 A Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 22
23 A Standard electric 56 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 23
24 A Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Yes Book loop A, site 24
25 A Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 25
26 A Standard electric 70 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 26
27 A Standard electric 72 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 27
28 A Standard electric 20 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 28
29 A Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 29
30 A Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop A, site 30
31 B Standard nonelectric 66 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 31
32 B Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 32
33 B Standard nonelectric 64 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 33
34 B Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 34
35 B Standard nonelectric 62 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop B, site 35
36 B Standard electric 75 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 36
37 B Standard electric 67 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 37
38 B Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 38
39 B Standard electric 77 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 39
40 B Standard electric 70 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 40
41 B Standard electric 75 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 41
43 B Standard electric 80 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Not on record Book loop B, site 43
44 B Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 44
45 B Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Yes Book loop B, site 45
46 B Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 46
47 B Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 47
48 B Standard electric 43 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 48
49 B Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 49
50 B Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 50
51 B Standard electric 73 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 51
52 B Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 52
53 B Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 53
54 B Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 54
55 B Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 55
56 B Standard electric 69 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 56
57 B Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 57
58 B Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 58
59 B Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop B, site 59
60 B Standard nonelectric 83 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop B, site 60
61 B Standard nonelectric 51 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 61
62 B Standard nonelectric 63 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 62
63 B Standard nonelectric 79 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 63
64 B Standard nonelectric 70 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 64
65 B Standard electric 68 ft Back-in 50 amp No None Book loop B, site 65
66 B Standard nonelectric 61 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 66
67 B Standard electric 67 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 67
68 B Standard nonelectric 72 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop B, site 68
69 B Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 69
70 B Standard nonelectric 67 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 70
71 B Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 71
72 B Standard nonelectric 74 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 72
73 B Standard electric 71 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 73
74 B Standard nonelectric 70 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 74
75 B Standard electric 74 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop B, site 75
76 B Standard nonelectric 72 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 76
77 B Standard nonelectric 72 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 77
78 B Standard nonelectric 67 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 78
79 B Standard nonelectric 77 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop B, site 79
80 B Standard nonelectric 65 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 80

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
831 ft

37.2958, -85.3000 in Taylor. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Smith Ridge?

Sites at Smith Ridge are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233633).

How many campsites does Smith Ridge have?

Smith Ridge has 79 campsites. 5 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Smith Ridge?

Yes, 5 sites are designated accessible at Smith Ridge.

Does Smith Ridge have RV hookups?

Some sites at Smith Ridge have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 84 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Smith Ridge?

Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Smith Ridge: loop B, site 56.

Are dogs allowed at Smith Ridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Smith Ridge.

Who manages Smith Ridge?

Smith Ridge is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Around Smith Ridge

Pikes Ridge Taylor · Army Corps of Engineers · Not on record
Sites
60
Season
05-08 to 09-27
Fee
Site: $20–$32 per night
 Holmes Bend Adair · Army Corps of Engineers · Reservable
Sites
125
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Taylor and campgrounds in Taylor.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

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