Bring the tackle box.
Green River Lake supports crappie, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, white bass, muskellunge, walleye, channel catfish and bluegill. Anglers can use ramps, shoreline access and fishing piers around the lake.
Green River Lake aerial photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Green River Lake, Kentucky
Cabin Rentals Near Green River Lake, Kentucky
Kozy Haven Cabins is located in Columbia, Kentucky, not on the lake. Green River Lake is a short drive away for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting.
Good to know: Kozy Haven Cabins is located in Columbia, Kentucky. We are not lakefront and not located inside Green River Lake State Park. Green River Lake recreation areas are just a short drive away.
Your lake-day home base
Lake days. Cabin nights.
Green River Lake is one of South Central Kentucky's favorite outdoor destinations. Kozy Haven Cabins is located in Columbia, Kentucky, not at the lake. We are a short drive from lake access, which gives you an easy home base for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or hunting without giving up the privacy of your own cabin.
Come back to your own kitchen, Wi-Fi, private parking, fire pit and grill. If you are towing a boat or bringing a larger rig, we have plenty of room for boats, trailers and larger vehicles.
≈ 8,200surface acres at summer pool
≈ 83 ftmaximum lake depth
25 mileslake length at summer pool
10boat ramps around the lake
3full-service marinas
21,000+acres of surrounding public hunting land
Pick your kind of trip
Fish, launch, swim or head into the woods.
Green River Lake has enough variety for a full weekend or a completely different trip every season, and Kozy Haven gives you a quieter landing spot when the day is over.
Make it a beach day.
There are three main public-use beach areas to know: Green River Lake State Park, Holmes Bend and Smith Ridge. Pikes Ridge also has a beach, but it is for registered campers only.
This is a real draw for the area.
The Green River Lake Wildlife Management Area is a major local asset for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and waterfowl hunters, with a large footprint wrapping around the lake.
Recover in your own space.
After the lake or the woods, come back to a private cabin with a kitchen, Wi-Fi, parking, grill and fire pit instead of crowding into a standard hotel room.
Boat friendly
Bring the boat. We have room.
Green River Lake has 10 boat ramps and three full-service marinas. Kozy Haven makes the off-water part easier with room for boats, trailers and larger rigs.
A simpler boat-launch guide.
These are useful access points on the Adair County and Columbia side of the lake. Conditions, fees and seasonal access can change, so confirm current information before you tow out.
Holmes BendMost full-service Columbia-side ramp, paved lanes, courtesy dock and marina
Snake CreekYear-round WMA-side access on the Adair County side
Arnold's LandingUseful paved access for lighter trailerable boats
White OakBetter fit for kayaks, canoes and other carry-down craft
Holmes Bend
Multiple paved lanes, paved parking, courtesy dock and marina. The most full-service Columbia-side option.
Arnold's Landing
Paved Columbia-side access for lighter trailerable boats.
Snake Creek
Year-round WMA access on the Adair County side.
Butler Creek
Seasonal paved access. Check current lake conditions before your trip.
White Oak
A better fit for kayaks, canoes and other carry-down watercraft.
Swimming and public-use beaches
Three beach areas to know before you go.
Here is the quick version for guests who want to swim, float and keep the family happy. Hours and conditions can shift seasonally, so always confirm before you drive over.
Green River Lake State Park
Closest classic beach-day feel.
A good fit for families wanting a designated swim area, nearby picnic areas and an easy state-park stop on the west side of the lake.
Holmes Bend
Popular Columbia-side beach access.
Easy to pair with the boat ramp, marina services and a shorter drive back to Kozy Haven after a full day on the water.
Smith Ridge
East-side swim spot with campground access nearby.
Useful if your lake day starts around Smith Ridge, Pike's Ridge or the eastern coves and you want a beach stop before heading back.
Public beaches on Green River Lake are seasonal and weather dependent. The Corps notes there are no lifeguards on Corps beaches, so guests swim at their own risk and should use designated areas only.
Fishing Green River Lake
A lake that gives anglers options.
Whether you are after bass, crappie or a true trophy fish, Green River Lake can support anything from a relaxed family trip to a serious fishing weekend.
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Fishing Green River Lake
A real fishing destination, not just a pretty lake.
Green River Lake supports a broad sport fishery with largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, black and white crappie, muskellunge, walleye, white bass, channel catfish and bluegill. That mix gives anglers a reason to come back in different seasons and target something completely different.
Boat ramps, shoreline access and fishing piers make it practical for guests bringing a boat or fishing from shore. The Green River Lake Tailwater below the dam also provides quality bank fishing and small-boat access.
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Crappie
One of the lake's favorite targets.
Crappie are a major reason anglers plan spring and fall trips to Green River Lake. They are approachable for families, popular with serious anglers and excellent table fare.
Trophy fish
Muskie, walleye and more.
For anglers looking for a bigger challenge, Green River Lake supports muskellunge and walleye along with white bass, catfish and other species that can turn a weekend into a serious fishing trip.
Need live lake info? Check the official Kentucky Fish & Wildlife waterbody page for stocking, regulations, access details and current information.
Hunting around Green River Lake
This is a major reason many guests come to the area.
For a lot of people, Green River Lake is not just a boating destination. The surrounding WMA makes the area attractive for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and waterfowl seasons, with a lot of room to spread out and multiple public access corridors around the lake.
What hunters like about the area
- Large public-land footprint wrapping around the lake and coves
- More than 83% forested habitat with ridge, creek and shoreline terrain
- Deer, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit, quail, dove and seasonal quota opportunities
- Room at Kozy Haven for trucks, trailers, gear and muddy boots outside the cabin
Staying at Kozy Haven means staying in Columbia, Kentucky, not on Green River Lake itself. You remain a short drive from Holmes Bend and the south side of the lake while coming back to a private cabin instead of a campground-only option.
Whitetail deer hunting
Thousands of acres of public deer habitat surround the lake.
Green River Lake WMA covers 21,019 acres across Adair and Taylor counties and is more than 83% forested. That combination of wooded ridges, openings, creek arms and lake-edge habitat makes deer hunting a major draw to the area.
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife lists the WMA as open under statewide fall rules with important exceptions. Muzzleloader deer seasons are closed, and modern-gun deer hunting is limited to the quota hunt, so hunters should check the current guide before planning dates.
Duck hunting
Green River Lake WMA has real waterfowl opportunity.
According to Kentucky Fish & Wildlife, Green River Lake WMA allows walk-in or boat-in duck hunting on the lake or river. Season-long blind sites are drawn on the last Saturday in September. Walk-in hunters may use areas with permanent blind sites, but cannot hunt within 200 yards of an occupied blind.
WMA overview
Use the index map to see how the public hunting ground wraps around Green River Lake and connects Smith Ridge, Holmes Bend, Corbin Bend and the surrounding access roads.
Map 1
Best for the state-park side of the lake, including Smith Ridge, Pike's Ridge, Wilson Creek and nearby public-land access routes.
Map 2
Best for the Columbia-side hunting conversation because it shows Holmes Bend, Corbin Bend and nearby no-hunting / special-use areas around the south and west side of the lake.
Duck-hunting note: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife also lists a sandhill-crane no-hunt restriction within 100 yards of the normal summer pool east of the Hwy 551 bridge in certain embayments. Read the current official page before your trip.
A few cool lake facts
Green River Lake is bigger than the view from the boat ramp.
Built for flood control.
Construction began in 1964 and the project was completed in 1969. Recreation grew around a reservoir whose primary job is still managing floodwaters in the Upper Green River watershed.
A dam nearly eight football fields long.
The earth-and-rock-fill Green River Dam reaches about 141 feet at its maximum height.
A visitor-center aquarium worth a stop.
The Green River Lake Visitor Center also highlights wildlife, local history, water safety and the historic Atkinson-Griffon log house.
Bring the dog too.
Kozy Haven is proudly pet friendly. Our pet fee is a $45 one-time charge per reservation. There are no nightly pet fees, whether you stay for a weekend, a week or longer.
Check current conditions and rules.
Lake levels, ramp availability, hunting seasons and operating details can change. Use the official sources below when planning the details of your trip.
USACE recreation info ↗Kentucky fishing info ↗Waterfowl rules ↗WMA info ↗
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Find your place at Kozy Haven
Choose the space that fits your trip, then check live availability for your dates.
Cabin 1 – Pet Friendly | Firepit | Near Lake | Private Cabin
Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms
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Make Kozy Haven your Green River Lake home base.
Kozy Haven is located in Columbia, Kentucky, a short drive from Green River Lake. Come back to a private cabin with a kitchen, Wi-Fi, fire pit, grill and room to park the boat or trailer.