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Nolin River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impounded Nolin River Lake in 1963, although it was authorized in 1938 as part of the flood control act. The reservoir covers areas in Edmonson, Grayson, and Hart counties, and nearby attractions include Nolin Lake State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Moutardier Resort and Marina, Ponderosa Boat Dock and Marina and Wax Marina. The lake varies from 2,890 acres in the winter to 5,795 acres in the summer. The dam is located on the Nolin River near the community of Bee Spring, about 20 miles from Leitchfield and 95 miles southwest of Louisville.

The Corps and the Commonwealth of Kentucky manage Nolin River Lake's land and water for wildlife, fisheries, and recreation. Nolin River Lake offers recreation to over two million visitors every year. Visitors have access to boating, fishing, camping, swimming, hunting, and picnicking. Nolin Lake Campground, which opened in 2001, features 32 camp sites with water and electricity. The campground also contains 60 primitive sites, a restroom/shower building, laundry facilities, and dump station. Three sites have been adapted for the disabled, and all campers can bring pets if the animals are restrained.

Fishing

Visitors enjoy Nolin River Lake's beautiful blue-green waters, and this lake is one of the top five Kentucky lakes for largemouth and white bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and walleye.

    

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    Nolin River Lake KY Coordinates:
37.3113N -86.2375W
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Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
5,795 acres
Maximum Depth:
108 ft
Elevation:
560 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
3 ft
Major City:
Bowling Green
Airport:
Louisville

Boating

Enjoy access to the lake with over 25 public use boat ramps, and you can stock up on full services, gear, and boat rentals from three marinas. Canoe fanatics can follow a scenic Nolin River path, located within the Mammoth Cave National Park boundaries.

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Lodging

Nolin Lake State Park offers 32 camp sites with water and electricity, 60 primitive sites, a restroom/shower building, laundry facilities and dump station. Three sites have been adapted for the disabled. Review the Lake Resource Guide for additional lodging.

Communities

The closest major city is Bowling Green. Other nearby Kentucky cities; Leitchfield, Elizabethtown and Horse Cave. The lake is located in Edmonson, Grayson and Hart counties.

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