Facilities
Moutardier Campground offers 167 campsites, complete with modern amenities like electric and water hookups. We have flush toilets and shower houses. Campsites are located along the shoreline allowing easy access to the lake for visitors.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
93
sites
Sat, Sep 12
86
sites
Sun, Sep 13
112
sites
Mon, Sep 14
131
sites
Tue, Sep 15
131
sites
Wed, Sep 16
137
sites
Thu, Sep 17
120
sites
Fri, Sep 18
85
sites
Sat, Sep 19
80
sites
Sun, Sep 20
121
sites
Mon, Sep 21
127
sites
Tue, Sep 22
131
sites
Wed, Sep 23
135
sites
Thu, Sep 24
122
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Moutardier Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. Moutardier Campground offers 167 campsites, complete with modern amenities like electric and water hookups. 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 within the 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 B013
B
75 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B001
B
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A016
A
80 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A046
A
45 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site C011
C
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site A032
A
45 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B027
B
75 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site A036
A
45 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A045
A
80 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site B021 - LT
B
32 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B025 - Vol
B
65 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site A057
A
75 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site C035
C
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site B017
B
65 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site B016
B
75 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site B031
B
75 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site B022 - LT
B
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site A022
A
80 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A059
A
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site C004
C
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site D015
D
65 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site D019
D
45 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site A058-Tent/ Pop up Only
A
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site D020
D
70 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Moutardier campground is managed with Volunteers (located on B24, B26 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 Moutardier available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Moutardier?
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?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.