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  3. Nolin Lake State Park

Camping at Nolin Lake State Park near Mammoth Cave

State park · Mammoth Cave · 64 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

No reviews listedBook on Kentucky State Parks

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Dump station
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

21 available sites

21 open of 64 sites
Site P011
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site P001
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site P002
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site P003
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site P004
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site P005
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site P006
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site P007
TentHookups not listedPrimitive loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 65 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
P001
tent
✓✓from $25
P002
tent
✓✓from $25
P003
tent
✓✓from $25
P004
tent
✓✓from $25
P005
tent
✓✓from $25
P006
tent
✓✓from $25
P007
tent
✓✓from $25
P008
tent
✓✓from $25
P009
tent
✓✓from $25
P010
tent
✓✓from $25
P011
tent
✓✓from $25
P012
tent
✓✓from $25
P013
tent
✓✓from $25
P014
tent
✓✓from $25
P015
tent
✓✓from $25
P016
tent
✓✓from $25
P017
tent
✓✓from $25
P018
tent
✓✓from $25
P019
tent
✓✓from $25
P020
tent
✓✓from $25
P021
tent
✓✓from $25
P022
tent
XXfrom $25
P023
tent
XXfrom $25
P024
tent
XXfrom $25
P025
tent
XXfrom $25
P026
tent
XXfrom $25
P027
tent
XXfrom $25
Group Site 01
group area (overflow)
XXfrom $27
P001
tent
XXfrom $30
P002
tent
XXfrom $30
P003
tent
XXfrom $30
P004
tent
XXfrom $30
P005
tent
XXfrom $30
001
standard electric
XXfrom $40
002
standard electric
XXfrom $40
003
standard electric
XXfrom $40
004
standard electric
XXfrom $40
005
standard electric
XXfrom $40
006
standard electric
XXfrom $40
007
standard electric
XXfrom $40

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $50 for 2 nights
$25/night · Before taxes & fees
21 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Kentucky State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Kentucky State Parks ↗

21 openSites from $25/night
Book on Kentucky State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Admin Service Copying
  • Admin Service Faxing
  • Bathhouse Storm Shelter
  • Boat Ramp
  • Camp Store
  • Camper Appreciation Weekend
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Ring
  • Firewood For Sale
  • Grill
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 32 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

2998 Briar Creek Rd
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Nolin Lake State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Nolin Lake State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Nolin Lake State Park have RV hookups?
32 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Nolin Lake State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Nolin Lake State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 32 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 32 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 3 paved, 29 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 32 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 58 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 2998 Briar Creek Rd (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

The Bee Happy Campground

3.3 mi from Nolin Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites $33/night
$66 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp

3.6 mi from Nolin Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Noble Pine Campground

3.8 mi from Nolin Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $36/night
$72 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

64 individual reservable campsites from Kentucky State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard electric

32 sites · From $35, From $40/night

Loops: Sites 1-32 loop (32)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

32 sites · From $28, From $30/night

Loops: PRIMITIVE loop (27), LAKESIDE PRIM loop (5)

21 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Group area (overflow) (group)

1 site · From $25/night

Loops: PRIMITIVE loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp. The Lakeside loop has 5 sites closest to the water.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour Bowling Green area · 45 min · from $22/person
    • Guided Historic Home Tour Bowling Green area · 40 min–1 hr · from $12/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Awesome Scavenger Hunt: The Hills Are Alive! Bowling Green area · 2 hr · from $12/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 32 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Thor Quantum
2022 Thor Quantum

Class C motorhome · 28 ft · sleeps 6 · 66 mi from campground

$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper
The Trailhead Lodge – Pet-Friendly Family Adventure Camper

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 72 mi from campground

$139/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
The Rolling Cabin, Sleeps 4 Very Comfortably 174
The Rolling Cabin, Sleeps 4 Very Comfortably 174

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 80 mi from campground

$90/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Nolin Lake State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour
Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour

Bowling Green area · 45 min · from $22/person

Guided Historic Home Tour
Guided Historic Home Tour

Bowling Green area · 40 min–1 hr · from $12/person

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: The Hills Are Alive!
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: The Hills Are Alive!

Bowling Green area · 2 hr · from $12/person

See 2 more bookable tours
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Bowling Green KY
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Bowling Green KY

Bowling Green area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Kentucky State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202632%0%0%
Dec 202632%0%0%
Jan 202732%0%0%
Feb 202732%0%0%
Mar 202737%0%0%
Apr 202740%0%0%
May 202740%0%0%
Luxury Corvette Experience from Nashville
Luxury Corvette Experience from Nashville

Bowling Green area · 8 hr–10 hr · from $2000/person