An area state park campground is on track to reopen this summer following significant repairs and renovations.
Kentucky State Parks says the Nolin Lake State Park campground is expected to reopen to primitive camping on July 1, with full reopening anticipated for July 15. Visitors to the primitive camping sites will have access to bathhouse facilities, potable water, and the RV sewer dump station. Electrical service to individual campsites and the full set of campground offerings will return with the full re-opening.
Kentucky State Parks says the campground suffered major infrastructure damage following historic rainfall and flooding in 2025 which put much of the park underwater for several weeks. Significant repairs were required for the campground water system, bathhouse, wastewater treatment plant, and lift stations. Refurbishments were required for the beach, playground areas, and other public-use amenities. The Kentucky Department of Engineering and Contract Administration is performing tree removal and other mitigation work.
Kentucky State Parks Interim Commissioner Mark Kellen said in a release: “The Kentucky State Parks team is working hard to complete these repairs and renovations as quickly as possible, and we appreciate the community’s patience,” said Kentucky State Parks Interim Commissioner Mark Kellen. “Guest safety remains our top priority, and we look forward to welcoming campers back as soon as it is safe.”
In addition to the necessary repairs, some of the work at Nolin Lake is part of $40 million in campground improvements approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2023. Visit parks.ky.gov for project updates and more information.
