Green River Lake State Park
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LocationTaylor County, Kentucky, United States
Area1,331 acres (539 ha)[1]
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White-tailed deer at Green River Lake State Park | |
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| Type | Kentucky state park |
| Location | Taylor County, Kentucky, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°16′34″N 85°20′6″W / 37.27611°N 85.33500°W |
| Area | 1,331 acres (539 ha)[1] |
| Established | 1969 |
| Administered by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
| Website | Official website |
Green River Lake State Park is a public recreation area found four miles (6.4 km) south of Campbellsville in Taylor County, Kentucky. The park encompasses 1,331 acres (539 ha), while Green River Lake, its major feature, covers 8,200 acres (3,300 ha).[2][3]
The Army Corps of Engineers started construction of a dam in 1964 and Green River Lake State Park opened in 1969.[2]