Dog Creek (Ky)

Show on map 270-524-5454 danielle.robertson@usace.army.mil

890 Dog Creek Road
Cub Run, KY 42729

Overview

Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery create a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Click here to take a tour of our lake.

Recreation

Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin Lake is one of the top lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie and walleye fishing.

Visitors can enjoy scenic canoe and boat trips along the river, part of which is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. Boat ramps are provided around the lake for campers' convenience.

The Moutardier, Ponderosa and Wax Marinas are located around the lake and offer pontoon and john boat rentals, as well as boat slips and groceries, bait, gas and more.

Several hiking trails also wind along the shoreline and into the surrounding forest. Shady Creek Trail, located in the Moutardier Recreation Area, is known for its array of wildflowers and greenery.

Facilities

Dog Creek Campground offers 70 reservable campsites, complete with modern amenities like electric hookups and flush toilets. Campsites are located along the shoreline, allowing easy access to the lake and beaches for visitors.

Natural Features

Nolin Dam creates a 5,795-acre lake that draws more than two million visitors each year to enjoy water sports and camping in the surrounding expanse of rolling forest.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (270) 286-4511.

Nearby Attractions

Mammoth Cave National Park is located a short drive or ferry ride away from the campground, and several golf courses and riding stables are located around the lake.

Charges & Cancellations

*Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. * Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee. * No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee. * If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.

Camp site features

Across 68 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 52 of 68 sites
Water hookups: 52 of 68 sites
Fire pit: 67 of 68 sites
Picnic table: 67 of 68 sites
Pets allowed: all 68 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 68 sites
Longest RV: 105 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.

Directions

From Bowling Green, KY Follow US 31W North from Bowling Green for approximately 14 miles then turn left onto KY 101. In appriximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North for 11 miles before turning right on KY 728. Follow Hwy 728 for 8 miles before turning left on Union Light Road. Stay on Union Light Road for about 5 miles. Turn Left into the Dog Creek Campground. Total driving distance from Bowling Green is about 43 miles; driving time is around 1 hour, 15 minutes. From Louisville, KY Follow I-65 south to exit 76 and turn west onto Highway 224. Follow Hwy 224 for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto Highway 479. In approximately 8 miles, turn left on Hwy 88. In about 2 miles turn right on KY 2015/Union Light Road. The campground is on the right about 1 mile down Union Light Road. Total driving distance is about 81 miles; driving time is about 1 hour, 45 minutes. From Nashville, TN Take I65 North for approximately 66 miles. Merge onto KY 446 exit 28. Merge right onto Hwy 31W North. Follow 31W North for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto KY 101. In appriximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North for 11 miles before turning right on KY 728. Follow Hwy 728 for 8 miles before turning left on Union Light Road. Stay on Union Light Road for about 5 miles. Turn Left into the Dog Creek Campground. Total driving distance from Nashville is about 107 miles; driving time is around 2 hour, 15 minutes.

Stay Limit

Check in from 5 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

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Richard A

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Nice campground with plenty of water front sites. We stayed on site B009, while ours and many other sites are a bit on the small size, we didn't mind as we had wonderful neighbors and the site was close to the bathhouse. The bathhouses are clean and modern and while we were not prepared to fish several people expressed how great the fishing was.

Manda H

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Reviewed 17 days ago

The campsite itself is amazing. Right on the water with beautiful views and some very friendly geese. We camp at this same site annually because we can park our boat in the small cove just beneath our site. For some reason the men's bathroom was out of toilet paper the entire trip. The showers were also not clean. When we arrived our fire pit was half full. Not a concern for a short trip, but we were there 11 days. This campground is usually very well maintained.

Joseph W

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Beutiful site and well maintained!

Gary T

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Wish it would stay open longer in the fall and earlier in the spring

Anna S

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