Nolin River Lake

2150 Nolin Dam Road
Bee Spring, KY 42207-0339

Nolin River Lake has an average annual visitation of over two million and maintains one of the lowest drowning rates in the State. Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin is one of the top five lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye fishing. The majority of the path Nolin River follows is located within the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park, making for very scenic canoe trips.

Directions

Several exits from I-65 south offer access. From Brownsville, north 5 miles on KY 259, right on KY 728, follow signs.

Reviews

Nolin River Lake campgrounds remain a highly regarded destination characterized by beautiful lake views, well-maintained and clean facilities, and a friendly and helpful staff. The campground offers various site types including many waterfront and electric options. Visitors frequently mention its peaceful setting and its appeal for extended stays and fishing enthusiasts. However, campers should be cautious with unattended belongings as isolated theft has been reported.

Beautiful lake views and waterfront sites

Clean, well-maintained campground and facilities

Helpful and friendly staff and rangers

Variety of site types including water and electric options

Farmstand with seasonal vegetables and firewood

Isolated incidents of theft; caution needed with unattended belongings

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Richard A

Campground:Dog Creek (Ky)

Loop:B

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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

Campground:Dog Creek (Ky)

Loop:C

Site:

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.

Ashley P

Campground:Moutardier

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 17 days ago

We went for their Monster Mash weekend in October. There was games and a costume contest for the kids. The kids loved it. It was nice to walk through the campground and see all of the decorations too.

Joseph W

Campground:Dog Creek (Ky)

Loop:C

Site:

Reviewed 17 days ago

Beutiful site and well maintained!

Gary T

Campground:Dog Creek (Ky)

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 17 days ago

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