Nolin Lake State Park is a scenic and well-maintained state park located along the northern edge of Mammoth Cave National Park in Edmonson County. Opened to the public in 1996, the park surrounds a 5,795-acre lake created from the impoundment of the Nolin River in 1963.
The park offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including 32 campsites with hookups for water and electricity, as well as 27 primitive campsites. The park also features a public beach, shower and laundry facilities, and a playground. The lake is well-stocked with bass, catfish, crappie, and walleye, making it a popular destination for fishing.
Reviewers describe Nolin Lake State Park as a "cute little park" with a "beautiful campground" and "friendly staff." The facilities, including the bathrooms and showers, are consistently praised for being clean and well-maintained. Visitors also enjoy the park's hiking trails, including the scenic waterfall trail, and the beautiful views of the lake from the campsites.
Overall, Nolin Lake State Park is an excellent destination for camping, fishing, and exploring the natural beauty of the Mammoth Cave region.
The lake is pretty and camping here looks fun. I'd like to return when the beach is open
August 2026
This is one of the best RV parks in Kentucky, but the governor is too cheap to open it back up after it flooded a little bit
November 2025
Beautiful but flooded. Closed to recreation. Campground stays full, right spaces, loud kids. Great place for a chilly morning with coffee when the sun rises over the mountains
