Facilities
Dog Creek Campground offers 70 reservable campsites, complete with modern amenities like electric hookups and flush toilets. Campsites are located along the shoreline, allowing easy access to the lake and beaches for visitors.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
52
sites
Mon, Jul 27
52
sites
Tue, Jul 28
52
sites
Wed, Jul 29
47
sites
Thu, Jul 30
38
sites
Fri, Jul 31
9
sites
Sat, Aug 1
9
sites
Sun, Aug 2
55
sites
Mon, Aug 3
55
sites
Tue, Aug 4
50
sites
Wed, Aug 5
51
sites
Thu, Aug 6
53
sites
Fri, Aug 7
14
sites
Sat, Aug 8
14
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. Dog Creek Campground offers 70 reservable campsites, complete with modern amenities like electric hookups and flush toilets. Nolin Dam creates a 5,795-acre lake that draws more than two million visitors each year to enjoy water sports and camping in the surrounding expanse of rolling forest.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
Nolin Dam creates a 5,795-acre lake that draws more than two million visitors each year to enjoy water sports and camping in the surrounding expanse of rolling forest.
Recreation
Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin Lake is one of the top lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie and walleye fishing. Visitors can enjoy scenic canoe and boat trips along the river, part of which is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. Boat ramps are provided around the lake for campers' convenience. The Moutardier, Ponderosa and Wax Marinas are located around the lake and offer pontoon and john boat rentals, as well as boat slips and groceries, bait, gas and more. Several hiking trails also wind along the shoreline and into the surrounding forest. Shady Creek Trail, located in the Moutardier Recreation Area, is known for its array of wildflowers and greenery.
Nearby Attractions
Mammoth Cave National Park is located a short drive or ferry ride away from the campground, and several golf courses and riding stables are located around the lake.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site A024 - Vol.
A
66 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site B013
B
84 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B024
B
32 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site C007
C
58 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site A007
A
72 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B010
B
57 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A009
A
54 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B001
B
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A004
A
80 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B026
B
97 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site B003
B
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B028
B
85 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site C004
C
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B029
B
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site C010
C
45 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site C002
C
77 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site B030
B
70 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site A027
A
73 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A005
A
70 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B005
B
65 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site A018
A
96 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site B016
B
67 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site A012
A
70 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site C005
C
56 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Important notices
Dog Creek campground is managed with Volunteers (located on A21, A24, and entrance site). When you arrive at campground proceed to your reserved site. The reserved tag and vehicle tags will be on your site post marker. Leave the reserved tag (white) on the site post marker and place vehicle tags (yellow) in your vehicle. If you need to modify your reservation (date change, site change-, etc..) , log on to your account on www.recreation.gov and make changes to your reservation or call the reservation service at 877-444-6777. For campground management issues call the Nolin Lake office at 270-286-4511.
Reservations are required for camping. Camping is permitted at designated camping areas with not more than six (6) people or the members of one family unit at any one site. A family is considered to be parent(s) and unmarried children living in the same household.
Title 36 Rules & Regulations will be enforced.
Camping passes for vehicles are placed on the campsite's numbered post for two vehicles and must be displayed upon arrival. The vehicle hang tag must be returned to the tollhouse when departing. Checkout time is 4:30 p.m. on the day the permit expires.
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Common questions
Is Dog Creek (Ky) available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Dog Creek (Ky)?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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