Closed
— Closed for the winter season. USACE-managed facilities at Nolin River Lake typically open in late spring.
About
Wax Day Use area is located on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky's Grayson County. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this day use facility provides convenient lake access adjacent to Wax Marina and across from Wax Campground.
The day use area features a boat ramp with courtesy dock for launching watercraft, a fishing pier for anglers, a playground for families, restrooms, and a reservable group shelter. Nolin River Lake is known throughout Kentucky for its distinctive blue-green water and excellent fishing opportunities for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye. The 5,795-acre lake draws over two million visitors annually to enjoy water sports and outdoor recreation in the surrounding expanse of rolling forest.
Visitors can enjoy scenic canoe and boat trips along portions of the Nolin River, with part of the river located within nearby Mammoth Cave National Park. The facility is managed by Wax Marina rather than directly by USACE, and serves as a primary access point for exploring one of Kentucky's premier recreational lakes.
Directions
From Bowling Green: Follow US 31W North for 14 miles, turn left on KY 101. After 6 miles, KY 101 becomes KY 259 North. Follow KY 259 North for 22 miles, continue straight at the intersection with KY 226 and follow KY 226 for 2 miles. Turn right on KY 88 and follow for 7 miles. Wax Day Use area is on the left. From Louisville: Take I-65 South for 59 miles to exit 76. Follow KY 224 for 10 miles, turn left on KY 479. After 8 miles, turn left on KY 88. Day use area is less than half mile down on the left.
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