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Campbellsville
Go for one night if you are already in central Kentucky: Green River Lake plus the Tebbs Bend battlefield fill a day. Skip as a standalone stop.
Campbellsville is a small Taylor County town in south-central Kentucky, off any interstate, reached by US 68 between Lexington and Bowling Green. Its draw is Green River Lake — 8,200 acres of water with a state park, marinas and campgrounds — plus a Civil War battlefield at Tebbs Bend. Most travellers pass through on the way to somewhere else; one night is enough unless you are here for the lake.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Jan–Feb (cold, some sites closed)
- Airports
- SDF · AAS
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Campbellsville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Taylor County Tourist Commission270-465-3786
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Campbellsville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow-crime small town; the real risks are rural two-lane roads at night, deer on the road, and summer heat on the lake.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 270-465-3786 Taylor County Tourist Commission
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSDF Louisville International (About 120 km (75 mi) north; the nearest commercial airport.SDF Louisville International (About 75 mi (120 km) north; the nearest commercial airport.
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealper personAdd 18–22% tip.$15–25
- Budget bedState-park or Corps campsite, a night, per roomUS$25
- Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SDF Louisville International (About 120 km (75 mi) north; the nearest commercial airport. Rent a car there.) · AAS Taylor County Airport (General aviation only, 2 mi northeast of town.)SDF Louisville International (About 75 mi (120 km) north; the nearest commercial airport. Rent a car there.) · AAS Taylor County Airport (General aviation only, 2 mi northeast of town.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Campbellsville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. There is no interstate or parkway here: US 68 runs through town, KY 210 comes down from Hodgenville, KY 61 links to I-65. Distances between the lake, the battlefield and the town are short in miles but slow on two-lane roads.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Green River Lake State Park
goDoor to door: About 20 min from town
Drive KY 70 east, then follow park signs to Park Office Rd
1,300-acre park: camping, hiking, boating, fishing, marina with boat rentals, mini golf.
Tebbs Bend Battlefield
goDoor to door: About 15 min from town
Drive KY 55 south to Tebbs Bend Rd
3-mile trail over the July 4, 1863 battlefield; the driving tour starts at the visitor centre.
Hodgenville (Lincoln Birthplace)
goDoor to door: About 45 min
KY 210 north
Useful half-day pairing with Campbellsville on the way north.
Louisville
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
US 68 to KY 61 to I-65 north
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Campbellsville town (E Broadway / bypass)
Chain motels and fast food; the practical base if you want a bed and a shower.
Green River Lake shoreline
State-park campground and Corps of Engineers campgrounds; cabins and condos at the marinas.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Fuel, about 100 mi of local driving1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$251 per person per day, bed included | US$501 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Fast-food meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down meal, per personAdd 18–22% tip. | $15–25 |
| Motel double room, midweekcheck | $70–160 |
| Campsite, per nightcheck | $25–50 |
| Boat rental at the marina | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taylor County is dry; the city of Campbellsville is 'moist' — package liquor sales are banned, drinks are served only in larger restaurants (50+ seats, 70%+ food revenue). Buy alcohol in Marion County to the northeast.
- Atkinson-Griffin Log House closes at weekends from November to April.
- Friendship School museum is open July–December by appointment only.
- Cell coverage and fuel are thin on the back roads around the lake; fill up in town.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Taylor County Tourist Commission
- 270-465-3786
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Taylor County Tourist Commission270-465-3786
Embassy
No consulates here; nearest are in Louisville or Cincinnati (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SDF airport → Campbellsville by car: about 75 mi, 1 h 30 min–1 h 45 min (check)
- Campbellsville → Green River Lake State Park: about 20 min by car (check)
Say or show
- Where is the boat ramp? — Where is the boat ramp?
- Is this county dry? — Is this county dry?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far to the lake? — How far to the lake?
Dial all 10 digits for local calls: area codes 270 and 364 both cover the town.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Campbellsville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Jan–Feb (cold, some sites closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SDF: rental-car pickup times, drive time to Campbellsville, late-arrival motel options.
- Walking clusters for the town centre, the lake and the battlefield, with opening-hours cutoffs.
- Place pages for Atkinson-Griffin Log House, Hiestand House, Tebbs Bend and Green River Lake State Park.
- Dry/moist county rules spelled out so readers know where to buy alcohol.