Kentucky · published-coordinate region
Dog Creek (Ky)
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US Army Corps of Engineers68Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
68Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery create a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Click here to take a tour of our lake.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.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. 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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (270) 286-4511.
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.Charges & Cancellations
*Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates.
* Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee.
* No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.
* If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 68 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
68
Vehicle limit
68
Vehicle length
68
Driveway entry
68
Shade
38
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The campsite mix
Standard Electric
52
Standard Nonelectric
16
Operator directions
From Bowling Green, KY
Follow US 31W North from Bowling Green for approximately 14 miles then turn left onto KY 101. In appriximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North for 11 miles before turning right on KY 728. Follow Hwy 728 for 8 miles before turning left on Union Light Road. Stay on Union Light Road for about 5 miles. Turn Left into the Dog Creek Campground. Total driving distance from Bowling Green is about 43 miles; driving time is around 1 hour, 15 minutes.
From Louisville, KY Follow I-65 south to exit 76 and turn west onto Highway 224. Follow Hwy 224 for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto Highway 479. In approximately 8 miles, turn left on Hwy 88. In about 2 miles turn right on KY 2015/Union Light Road. The campground is on the right about 1 mile down Union Light Road. Total driving distance is about 81 miles; driving time is about 1 hour, 45 minutes.
From Nashville, TN
Take I65 North for approximately 66 miles. Merge onto KY 446 exit 28. Merge right onto Hwy 31W North. Follow 31W North for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto KY 101. In appriximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North for 11 miles before turning right on KY 728. Follow Hwy 728 for 8 miles before turning left on Union Light Road. Stay on Union Light Road for about 5 miles. Turn Left into the Dog Creek Campground. Total driving distance from Nashville is about 107 miles; driving time is around 2 hour, 15 minutes.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
68 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site A001 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A002 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 78 ft Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 72 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A003 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 59 ft Tent: 59 ft Trailer: 59 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 80 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A004 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 84 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 80 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A005 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 72 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 70 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A006 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 81 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 80 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A007 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 72 ft Tent: 72 ft Trailer: 72 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 72 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A008 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A009 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 54 ft Tent: 54 ft Trailer: 54 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 54 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A010 A Source updated: 2026-04-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 71 ft Tent: 71 ft Trailer: 71 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 71 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A011 A Source updated: 2026-04-23 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 52 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: No |
| Site A012 A Source updated: 2026-04-23 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 82 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 82 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A013 A Source updated: 2026-04-23 | Standard Electric | Rv: 402 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A014 A Source updated: 2026-04-23 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A015 A Source updated: 2026-04-23 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 70 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A016 A Source updated: 2026-04-23 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site A017 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A018 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 96 ft Tent: 96 ft Trailer: 96 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 96 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A019 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 78 ft Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 78 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A020 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site A022 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 88 ft Tent: 88 ft Trailer: 88 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 88 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A023 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site A025 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 78 ft Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 78 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A026 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site A027 A Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 73 ft Tent: 73 ft Trailer: 73 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 73 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site B001 B Source updated: 2026-04-30 | Standard Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 20 ft Tent: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B002 B Source updated: 2026-04-30 | Standard Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Fifth Wheel: 20 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 61 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B003 B Source updated: 2026-04-30 | Standard Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 20 ft Tent: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 43 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B004 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 80 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site B005 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 65 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site B006 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 57 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 57 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B007 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 59 ft Tent: 59 ft Trailer: 59 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 59 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B008 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 51 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B009 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B010 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 57 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 57 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B011 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 62 ft Tent: 62 ft Trailer: 62 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B012 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B013 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 84 ft Tent: 84 ft Trailer: 84 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 84 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B014 B Source updated: 2026-09-22 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 31 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B015 B Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 25 ft Pickup Camper: 25 ft Rv: 40 ft Tent: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 57 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B016 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 67 ft Tent: 67 ft Trailer: 67 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 67 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B017 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 52 ft Tent: 52 ft Trailer: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B018 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B019 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 105 ft Tent: 105 ft Trailer: 105 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 105 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site B020 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B021 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 80 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B022 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B023 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B024 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site B025 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 84 ft Tent: 84 ft Trailer: 84 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 84 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site B026 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 97 ft Tent: 97 ft Trailer: 97 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 97 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site B027 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 99 ft Tent: 99 ft Trailer: 99 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 99 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B028 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 85 ft Tent: 85 ft Trailer: 85 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site B029 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site B030 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site B031 B Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Electric | Rv: 72 ft Tent: 72 ft Trailer: 72 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 72 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site C001 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 90 ft Tent: 90 ft Trailer: 90 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 90 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site C002 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 77 ft Tent: 77 ft Trailer: 77 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 77 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site C003 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site C004 C Source updated: 2026-04-30 | Standard Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Fifth Wheel: 20 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Tent: 75 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 75 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site C005 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site C006 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 54 ft Tent: 54 ft Trailer: 54 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site C007 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site C008 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 52 ft Tent: 52 ft Trailer: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site C009 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 54 ft Tent: 54 ft Trailer: 54 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site C010 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site C011 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site C012 C Source updated: 2026-03-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
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