Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky
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Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky, United States
- Sites
- 110
- Hookups
- 83 electric, 86 with water, 24 no hookups
- Max RV length
- 120 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 525 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Nolin River Lake
- Nearest town
- Clarkson
- Address
- 14069 Peonia Road, Clarkson, KY, 42726
- Phone
- 270-242-7205
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Marina
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
110 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Managed by Wax Marina under a lease from the Corps of Engineers from the 2026 season; reservations are made on Campspot, not Recreation.gov.
Overview
Wax 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
for a tour of the 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 within the Moutardier Recreation Area, is known for its array of wildflowers and greenery.
Facilities
Wax Campground offers 110 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.
Open until November 1 in 2026 (Wax Marina, which manages the campground from the 2026 season).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 28° | 1° | 66° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 33° | 8° | 73° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 41° | 21° | 81° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 49° | 33° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 63° | 43° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 68° | 53° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 65° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 72° | 62° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 67° | 54° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 51° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 41° | 20° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 33° | 14° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Dog Creek (Ky) · Army Corps of Engineers · 1 mi · 70 sites
- Nolin Lake State Park · Kentucky State Parks · 5 mi · 65 sites
- Moutardier · Army Corps of Engineers · 6 mi · 167 sites
- Maple Springs · National Park Service · 9 mi · 7 sites
- Mammoth Cave Campground · National Park Service · 11 mi · 111 sites
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