Dog Creek
Open and accepting reservations through Recreation.gov. The campground operates seasonally with reservations available from early May through mid-October. Sites are available for the next week. Checkout is 4:30 PM, quiet hours 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Maximum 6 people or one family unit per site.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 6:25PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 508 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 29 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY BOYLE CASEY GARRARD GRAYSON GREEN HARDIN HART LARUE LINCOLN MADISON MARION MERCER NELSON OHIO TAYLOR WASHINGTON IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY ADAIR ALLEN BARREN BUTLER CLINTON CUMBERLAND EDMONSON LOGAN METCALFE MONROE RUSSELL SIMPSON WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALBANY, ALLENDALE, ALVATON, AMANDAVILLE, ARGYLE, ATHERTONVILLE, BAIZETOWN, BARDSTOWN, BEAUMONT, BEAVER DAM, BEDA, BEREA, BLACK GNAT, BOHON, BOWLING GREEN, BOYCE, BRYANTSVILLE, BUCKEYE, BUFFALO, BURKESVILLE, CAMPBELLSVILLE, CANE VALLEY, CANMER, CAVE CITY, CECILIA, CLEMENTSVILLE, COBURG, COLUMBIA, COXS CREEK, CREELSBORO, CROCUS, CROMWELL, CUMBERLAND CITY, DANVILLE, DEATSVILLE, DUBRE, DUNBAR, DUNNVILLE, EDMONTON, EIGHTY EIGHT, ELIZABETHTOWN, ELK HORN, ELLA, EXIE, FLAT ROCK, FOREST SPRINGS, FORT KNOX, FRANKLIN, GASCON, GLASGOW, GLENS FORK, GRADYVILLE, GREENSBURG, HALFWAY, HARDYVILLE, HARRODSBURG, HARTFORD, HAYWOOD, HESTAND, HIGHGROVE, HILLVIEW, HOBSON, HODGENVILLE, HORSE CAVE, JABEZ, JAMESTOWN, KESSINGER, KINGSTON, KIRKSVILLE, KNOB LICK, LANCASTER, LEBANON, LECTA, LEITCHFIELD, LIBERTY, LOGANSPORT, LOWELL, LUCAS, LYONS, MAGNOLIA, MARROWBONE, MAUD, MAYNARD, MCCREARY, MIDDLEBURG, MIDDLETOWN, MINTONVILLE, MORGANTOWN, MUD LICK, MUNFORDVILLE, NEW MARKET, OLGA, PAINT LICK, PEYTONSBURG, PIERCE, PLANO, PRENTISS, PRICES MILL, PROVIDENCE, QUALITY, RADCLIFF, REDHOUSE, REX, RICHARDSVILLE, RICHMOND, ROCKBRIDGE, ROSINE, ROWLAND, RUSSELL SPRINGS, RUSSELLVILLE, SALEM, SALOMA, SAMUELS, SCOTTSVILLE, SHAKERTOWN, SPRINGFIELD, STANFORD, STATIC, STEPHENSBURG, SUMMER SHADE, SUMMERSVILLE, TOMPKINSVILLE, UNO, VALLEY VIEW, WINDSOR, WISDOM, AND YUMA.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 4:11PM EDT until July 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison KY, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Scott KY and Woodford. In north central Kentucky, Henry, Larue, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer and Washington KY. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Hart, Lincoln, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell and Taylor. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front could lead to isolated flooding and drainage issues. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 10:39AM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana and north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Dog Creek Campground occupies a scenic stretch of shoreline on Nolin River Lake, a 5,795-acre impoundment managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in southern Kentucky. The campground's 70 sites are arranged across Loops A, B, and C, offering both standard electric sites with 20/30/50 amp service and water hookups, as well as non-electric sites for those seeking a more primitive experience. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 60 feet on select pads, with gravel driveways and back-in access. Nolin Lake is renowned for its distinctive blue-green water and ranks among Kentucky's top fishing destinations for catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and walleye. Boat ramps serve the campground area, and three marinas around the lake offer pontoon and jon boat rentals, fuel, bait, groceries, and boat slips. The adjacent Dog Creek Day Use area provides a playground, reservable group shelter, fishing pier, and courtesy dock. Mammoth Cave National Park lies just a short drive or ferry ride from the campground, making Dog Creek an excellent base for exploring the world's longest known cave system. Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and into the surrounding forest, with Shady Creek Trail at nearby Moutardier known for wildflowers. Firewood from outside the area is prohibited due to invasive insects like the Emerald Ash Borer.
Directions
From Bowling Green, KY: Follow US 31W North for 14 miles, turn left onto KY 101. In 6 miles, KY 101 becomes KY 259 North. Follow for 11 miles, turn right on KY 728. Follow for 8 miles, turn left on Union Light Road. Continue 5 miles, turn left into Dog Creek Campground (43 miles, ~1 hour 15 minutes). From Louisville, KY: I-65 south to exit 76, west on Highway 224 for 10 miles, left on Highway 479 for 8 miles, left on Hwy 88 for 2 miles, right on KY 2015/Union Light Road. Campground is on right about 1 mile (81 miles, ~1 hour 45 minutes).
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 - $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 105ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 105ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| danielle.robertson@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (270) 286-4511 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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