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ATTENTION : Nolin Lake State Park has been closed indefinitely due to 2025 flooding that impacted the majority of the park's infrastructure.

ATTENTION : Due to substantial flooding, it is necessary to close the inventory at Nolin Lake State Park indefinitely.

Attention: Burn Bans may be in effect. Please contact the Park for details on restrictions.

Attention: Due to weather, Kentucky State Parks cannot guarantee the availability of water or other resources at our campgrounds during inclement weather months when freezing temperatures are possible. Please contact the park directly for available resources if traveling during months that are conducive to freezing temperatures.

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NOLIN LAKE STATE PARK, KY

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A 5,795-acre lake makes Nolin Lake State Park a peaceful destination for recreation and relaxation. The campground, on the shoreline of Nolin Lake, offers all the natural scenery and comforts you expect, without the crowds. Enjoy the lake from the sand beach or launch your ...

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Status: Open year round. Season Dates
Max Reservation Window: View all

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Due to substantial flooding, it is necessary to close the inventory at Nolin Lake State Park indefinitely.

Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

Please note that the Kentucky Department of Parks permits the use of non-licensed vehicles in campgrounds, including golf carts, only by those individuals with a disability. This policy will be enforced for the safety of all guests.

This Campground is in Central Time zone.

General campground rules and regulations apply.

Can only make reservations from Mar. 31 to Oct. 31. Please note that the Bath house is handicap accessible.

Please note:

The maximum reservation window is 12 months in advance to the date.
New Inventory is made available when the call center opens.
There is a 1 night minimum stay during the week at all parks.
Customers may arrive on a Friday or Saturday and stay a minimum of two nights.
The horse park campground cannot guarantee satellite reception at each campsite
Customer service is authorized to fill in any empty spaces caused by the 2-night weekend stay rule.

Please note the following:

Longer minimum night stays are required at most campgrounds during holiday periods.
Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in an effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds. https://parks.ky.gov/firewood-policy
Golf carts are allowed in the campground by purchasing a permit at check-in. Permits are $25 for the week or $100 for the calendar year. Annual permits can be used at all Kentucky State Park campgrounds and the Kentucky Horse Park. Disabled guests are not required to purchase a permit if they display their disability hanging tag.

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Mammoth Cave is 14 miles from Nolin Lake State Park. Rough River Dam State Resort Park is located 45 miles from Nolin Lake State Park.

This Campground is in Central Time zone.

Kentucky Campground sites can be occupied by a maximum of 8 occupants. Four (4) adults and children 16 and under are included in the base rate. If more than 4 adults are going to be on the site, an additional $5.00 per night per adult will be collected upon arrival at the park. Max units per site is (2) and may include (1) camper unit + (1) tent. If no camper unit, then (2) tents is the max allowed.

**Parks prohibits the importation of firewood by campers from any state outside of Kentucky. This is in effort to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer into the state. Firewood is available for sale in the state park campgrounds.** http://parks.ky.gov/regulations/firewood.htm

NOLIN LAKE STATE PARK, KY

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