Moutardier Day Use
Moutardier Day Use area is located adjacent to Moutardier Campground and Moutardier Marina on Nolin River Lake. The Day use area has restrooms, playgrounds, picnic tables, boat ramp, courtesy docks, fishing piers, and a reservable group shelter.
Need to Know
Title 36 Rules & Regulations will be enforced.
Events/Activities might require a special event permit in addition to shelter reservation. Contact the Nolin River Lake office to discuss special event permits at 270-286-4511.
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.
Contact Information
Physical
1343 Moutardier Road Leitchfield KY 42754
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 270-286-4511
Rental Options
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Driving 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 Hwy259 North for 16 miles before turning right on KY 2067. Drive approximately 2 miles and you'll see signs for the Moutardier. Go past Moutardier Campground. Total driving distance from Bowling Green is about 37 miles; driving time is around 55 minutes.
From Louisville, KY
Take I-65 south from Louisville for approximately 45 miles. Take exit 91, Follow WK Pkwy for 29 miles to exit 107(Hwy 259) Follow 259 South for 12 miles. Turn left on KY 2067. Drive approximately 2 miles and you'll see signs for the Moutardier. Go past Moutardier Campground. Total dricing distance from Louisville is about 88 miles; driving time is around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
From Nashville, TN
Take I65 North for approximately 66 miles. Merge onto KY 446 via exit 28 (towards Hwy 31W) Follow 31W North for approximately 10 miles, then turn left on KY 101. In appriximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy259 North for 16 miles before turning right on KY 2067. Drive approximately 2 miles and you'll see signs for the Moutardier. Go past Moutardier Campground. Total driving distance from Nashville is about 100 miles; driving time is around 1 hour, 45 minutes.
