Wax Day Use

Summary

Wax Day Use Area is located on the shoreline of Nolin River Lake in Kentucky and provides visitors with a restroom, playground, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier, and a group shelter. The lake is known for its unique blue/green water, and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and canoeing, with boat rentals and marinas to help make the most of the experience. Visitors can enjoy the lake's beauty and the rolling forest of Mammoth Cave National Park.

Overview

Wax Day use area sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The Day Use Area is adjacent to Wax Marina and across the street from Wax Campground. The Day Use Area consists of a restroom, playground, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier, and a reservable group shelter.  

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.

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.

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