Kentucky Department of Parks

Nolin Lake State Park "Top off" your visit to Mammoth Cave National Park with a trip to Nolin Lake State Park. A campground and a 5,795 acre lake make Nolin the site for aboveground recreation.

Nolin Lake is popular with boaters and fishermen alike, and campers will enjoy the new Nolin Lake Campground, featuring 32 camp sites with water and electricity.

Camping & RV

RV Campers at Nolin Lake State ParkThis facility opened in May of 2001. There are 32 camp sites with water and electricity, 20 primitive sites, a restroom/shower building, laundry facilities and dump station. A new playground is located by the sites. Three sites have been adapted for the disabled. Pets are allowed if restrained.  Closed for season from November 18th to March 14th.

Things To Do

A sand beach curves along the shore of the lake. There are no restrooms or bathhouse facilities.

 

The Country Store is located in the park office. The hours of operation are from 10:00am to 2:00pm Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend. Lots of items offered for the outdoor camper and the beach lover, such as; Nolin Lake T-shirts and caps, ice cream, candy and other goodies. Free for all our guests we offer Kentucky maps, brochures, hunting and fishing guides.

Bass, walleye, catfish and crappie are the prize catches. There is a launching ramp on the park.

Picnic tables and grills are found in the picnic area. Restrooms are available at the office building.

A picnic shelter is available for rent. Contact park office for information.

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Contact Information

Nolin Lake State Park
2998 Briar Creek Road
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
270-286-4240
Park Manager: Vickie Higdon