Wax Day Use

About

Wax Day Use is a day-use recreation area situated on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The facility is managed by Wax Marina following a transition from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District operations. It provides convenient lake access adjacent to Wax Marina and directly across the street 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, and a restroom. A group shelter is available for reservation. Nolin Lake, created by Nolin Dam, spans 5,795 acres and is known for its distinctive blue-green water and excellent fishing for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. Visitors seeking overnight accommodations should consider the adjacent Wax Campground or other campgrounds around Nolin River Lake such as Dog Creek or Moutardier.

Directions

From Louisville, KY: Take I-65 south approximately 59 miles to exit 76. Follow Hwy 224 for approximately 10 miles, turn left on Hwy 479. In approximately 8 miles turn left on Highway 88. The Day Use area is on the left (campground on right). Total distance about 78 miles, driving time about 1 hour 40 minutes. From Bowling Green, KY: Follow US 31W North approximately 14 miles, turn left onto KY 101. In approximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North about 22 miles. Stay straight at Hwy 259/226 intersection; follow Hwy 226 about 2 miles. Turn right on Hwy 88 and follow approximately 7 miles. Day Use area on left. Total distance about 51 miles.