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Campbellsville
is a city located in central Kentucky, home to Campbellsville University. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,108 residents. Campbellsville is surrounded by Bluegrass country and Green River Lake State Park. As such, it's an outdoor lover's dream. Green River Lake State Park offers over 8,000 acres of scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. The lake is one-mile wide at its' widest point and has an average depth of 50 feet. Activities include fishing, boating, water-skiing, and hiking on over 40 miles of twisting, scenic trails. Horseback riding and mountain biking are other options. There are eight campgrounds near Campbellsville - two of them are lakeside. The lake is also home to custom-made floating cabins. Campbellsville is also home to several important Civil War historic sites. The Battle at Tebbs Bend has been called "one of the most outstanding small victories in the Civil War." Visitors can step back in time on a 3-mile driving tour of this battle. Visitors taking the tour may request a key to visit the 1840 Atkinson-Griffin Log House, which served as a Confederate hospital after the battle and now houses memorabilia and artifacts for visitors to enjoy. Downtown Campbellsville also has many noted historic buildings. The 100 and 200 block of Main Street are lined with century old brick, stone, and iron buildings with Italianate architecture facades. Main Street is filled with restaurants and shops. Campbellsville is one of Kentucky's only "moist" towns, where restaurants serve liquor. Campbellsville is also known for its fun-filled Fourth of July Celebration.
Surrounding areas: Russell Springs, Kentucky (24.3 mi), Jamestown, Kentucky (29.1 mi), Bardstown, Kentucky (32.9 mi), Lake Cumberland, Kentucky (35.3 mi), Cave City, Kentucky (36.7 mi), Danville, Kentucky (37.6 mi), Burkesville, Kentucky (38.3 mi)
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Campbellsville Vacation Rentals
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Campbellsville Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Motel | 1400 E Broadway | Campbellsville, KY | | (270) 465-7001 | | Holiday Inn Express | 102 Plantation Dr | Campbellsville, KY | | (270) 465-2727 | | Lakeview Motel | 1501 N US Hwy 68 | Campbellsville, KY | | (270) 465-8139 | | Super 8 Motel | 100 Albion Way | Campbellsville, KY | | (270) 789-0808 | | Towne Motel | 505 S Columbia | Campbellsville, KY | | (270) 465-8171 | | Country Hearth Inn | 720 W Main St | Lebanon, KY | 15.6 mi. | (270) 692-4445 | | Holly Hill Motel | 459 W Main | Lebanon, KY | 16.0 mi. | (270) 692-2175 | | Hampton Inn Lebanon | 1125 Loretto Rd | Lebanon, KY | 16.3 mi. | (270) 699-4000 | | Best Western Columbia | 1102 Jamestown Rd | Columbia, KY | 17.2 mi. | (270) 384-9744 | | Lakeway Motel | 705 Russell Rd | Columbia, KY | 17.3 mi. | (270) 384-2161 | | Cumberland Lodge | | Russell Springs, KY | 24.3 mi. | (859) 866-4208 | | Lymons Motel | Hwy 80 E | Russell Springs, KY | 24.3 mi. | (270) 866-5066 | | Shiloh Motor Inn | Hwy 80 | Russell Springs, KY | 24.3 mi. | (270) 866-5920 | | Springs Motel | | Russell Springs, KY | 24.3 mi. | (270) 866-5066 | | El Mar Motel | 406 E Main St | Springfield, KY | 24.4 mi. | (859) 336-7063 | | Days Inn Springfield | 324 Lincoln Dr | Springfield, KY | 24.5 mi. | (270) 983-3057 | | Cruise Inn Motel | US 31 E | Hodgenville, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 358-9998 | | Jamestown Court | | Jamestown, KY | 29.2 mi. | (270) 343-2364 | | Lake Cumberland Motel | 35 Hwy 55 | Jamestown, KY | 29.2 mi. | (270) 343-2643 |
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Campbellsville Weather & Climate
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Central Kentucky has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers tend to be humid with frequent thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, but with a few mild periods throughout the season. Spring begins in mid-March and is often wet, windy and unpredictable. Autumn is mild, sunny and very pleasant. Extreme weather is a possibility in Central Kentucky in the form of floods, ice storms and blizzards, but these types of storms are not common. The region is considered part of the Mississippi Plateau and the weather is influenced by the Gulf of Mexico. There are four distinct seasons, although winters are not as frigid as other parts of the country. This region gets an average of 43 inches of rain per year. Snowfall is typically five inches per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
42°F |
25°F |
3.96 in. |
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| February |
48°F |
28°F |
4.03 in. |
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| March |
58°F |
36°F |
4.71 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
44°F |
5.02 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
53°F |
5.57 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
62°F |
4.43 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
66°F |
4.85 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
64°F |
4.62 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
57°F |
4.84 in. |
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| October |
70°F |
45°F |
3.01 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
37°F |
3.92 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
29°F |
5.10 in. |
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Campbellsville Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Somerset Pulaski County J T Wilson Field (SME) located about 44 miles southeast of Campbellsville in Somerset, Kentucky, Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF) located approximately 61 miles northwest of Campbellsville in Louisville, Kentucky, the Blue Grass airport (LEX) located roughly 62 miles northeast of Campbellsville in Lexington, Kentucky, the Bowling Green Warren County Regional airport (BWG) located around 64 miles west of Campbellsville in Bowling Green, Kentucky, London Corbin Magee Field (LOZ) located about 71 miles east of Campbellsville in London, Kentucky, the Clark County airport (JVY) located approximately 73 miles northwest of Campbellsville in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and finally the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located roughly 74 miles southeast of Campbellsville in Oneida, Tennessee.
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Campbellsville Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Guntown Mountain Amusement Park | Cave City | KY | 36.7 mi. | | | Beech Bend Raceway Park | Bowling Green | KY | 65.4 mi. | | | Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom | Louisville | KY | 66.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 114.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Green County Golf Association | Greensburg | KY | 10.0 mi. | | | Pinewood Country Club | Columbia | KY | 17.0 mi. | | | Lakewood Country Club | Russell Springs | KY | 24.9 mi. | | | LaRue County Country Club | Hodgenville | KY | 26.9 mi. | | | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Golf Course | Jamestown | KY | 29.5 mi. | | | Lincoln Homestead State Park | Springfield | KY | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Green River Lake State Park | | KY | 5.1 mi. | | | Lincoln Homestead State Park | | KY | 29.0 mi. | | | Perryville Battlefield State Park | | KY | 30.8 mi. | | | My Old Kentucky Home State Park | | KY | 31.4 mi. | | | Lake Cumberland State Park | | KY | 33.7 mi. | | | Old Fort Harrod State Park | | KY | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 66.9 mi. | |
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